In Lexington, Kentucky, the limestone beneath the ground and the bluegrass above provide the ideal conditions for the world-renowned breeding of thoroughbred horses
This tradition is an example of how stones shape a region’s identity
Michelangelo (1475–1564) and Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) in one exhibition at the Louvre, Paris, through July 20, 2026
200 works by the unrivaled masters of Western sculpture, revealing the two artists‘ same ambition: to make manifest the human body‘s inner energy
With the new buildings for Oxford University’s ancient New College, David Kohn Architects have brought the spirit of the times to the campus of this venerable institution
Openness to intellectual exploration and sustainability in construction are the guiding principles of the architecture
Early humans in South Africa were quarrying stone as long as 220,000 years ago
International research team led by the University of Tübingen shows long-term use of a source of raw materials in Paleolithic South Africa
Peter’s Corner: Good news for natural stone – the furniture and interior design sectors are increasingly focusing on the material itself, rather than just the appearance and form of its products
Observations from the Salone del Mobile.Milan fair 2026
The list of Heritage Stones has been expanded to include 14 new varieties that have played important roles in culture and the economy, both past and present
The International Commission on Geoheritage selects the winners from among the candidates for this coveted title
Stone+tec in Nuremberg (June 17 – 20, 2026) will showcase more varieties of natural stone than it did two years ago
The supporting program and the Architecture Congress will take place in Hall 11 / The fair’s main themes are “Building with Natural Stone,” “Equipment for Professionals,” and “Places of Remembrance”
Pinnacle Awards of Excellence 2025 by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI): projects honored showing exceptional creativity, beauty, originality, and craftsmanship with natural stone
Einreichungen für die nächste Ausgabe sind bis zum 20. Juni 2026 möglich