You may not have heard of Gaius Maecenas, but as pool season unfolds like a fresh beach towel, take a moment to pay him homage. Not only did this deep-pocketed Roman aristocrat lavish his staggering ...

An art installation inspired by the Sun has appeared at Jubilee Swimming Pool in Bristol. Helios, named after the ancient Greek mythological god who personified the Sun, was created by acclaimed ...

In a city where the sea is never far away, the Hong Kong artist Chan Wai Lap has become fascinated not with the open water but with the far more regulated world of the public swimming pool. In ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Urban public pools often serve many purposes — from cool-down ...

EDINBURGH — At the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2016, one country’s pavilion stood out. Presented by Aileen Sage Architects, the insightful and enjoyable offering from Australia was dedicated, as ...

In New York, London, and Berlin, artists frequently shell out big bucks for small studio spaces in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods they’ll soon be priced out of. In Miami, artist Nicolas Lobo has ...

Finally, you can swim atop a beguiling Nicolas Party mosaic. The Swiss artist has designed a pool at the iconic luxury hotel Le Sirenuse, in the Italian seaside town of Positano. The hotel’s owner ...

THE UK isn’t short of amazing swimming pools, with some dating back to the Victorian era. But one in the city centre of London remains relatively unknown – despite a multi-million campaign to reopen ...

Tattoos have long been an artistic way of displaying one’s personality or artistic appreciation, along with offering the chance to make connections. They also play a role in the sport of swimming, ...