Today’s AJ highlights: Legendary architect Frank Gehry, whose swooping, metallic structures redefined the urban landscape, has died at 96 (Los Angeles Times). His passing marks the end of an era, even as the field wrestles with new technologies: AI is already reshaping architectural workflows, offering speed and options but raising questions about creativity (ArchDaily).
Elsewhere in the arts, the definition of permanence is shifting. Contemporary artists are challenging the idea of monuments as eternal, embracing impermanence as a form of resistance (Hyperallergic). And in a move that signals the changing tide of publishing, the CEO of Barnes & Noble says he’d sell AI-authored books—provided they’re clearly labeled (BBC/Yahoo!).
Finally, a cautionary note for parents: new research suggests fantastical content in children’s programming can actively deplete cognitive resources (PsyPost).
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