‘Giant’ and the Seduction of Certainty
Director and playwright Moisés Kaufman sees the play's power not in its denouncement of antisemitism but in its depiction of how antisemitism persists.
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Performa’s Broadway Benefit Brought Fresh Magic to an Old Format
The vaudeville-inspired evening brought artists like Barbara Kruger, Lonnie Holley, Marcel Dzama and Anne Imhof to the Town Hall stage.
How Chess.com Co-Founder Danny Rensch Turned a Centuries-Old Game Into a Media Empire
Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch discusses Chess.com’s rise, Netflix’s chess documentaries and why the game still thrives in the A.I. age.
The Insider’s Guide to Athens, Beyond the Greek Island Stopover
The insider's Athens, Greece travel guide to the best hotels, restaurants, bars, museums, shopping, cinemas and Athens Riviera stops.
At Liste Basel, Market Trends Give Way to Explorations of Contemporary Anxieties
Art market report: While the usual sense of urgency was lacking, dealers report that collector response on the fair's opening day was solid.
New York’s Design Sales Offered a Clearer Picture of What Serious Collectors Want
From French postwar design and American studio craft to works by Giacometti, Royère and Bertoia, buyers pursued rarity in all its forms.
The First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Shanghai: Shikumen Lanes, Listening Bars and Unforgettable Dumplings
A first-timer’s guide to Shanghai, including where to stay, eat, drink, shop and explore, from the Bund to the former French Concession.
Ho Jae Kim’s Civil Art Returns to Christie’s With a Million-Dollar Milestone in Sight
Founded in 2022, it has grown from a grassroots idea into a nonprofit supporting API artists through exhibitions, support and community.
For David Hockney, Looking Was Living
Hockney died last week at 88, having never lost the quality that made him arguably the world's most famous living artist.
Observer places 2nd in state press association awards
The Moultrie Observer was honored as the No. 2 newspaper in Georgia in its size classification Friday evening.
The Best New L.A. Restaurants to Try in June
From a Baja-inspired taqueria to a laid-back temaki sushi bar, these are Los Angeles's most exciting restaurant openings for June 2026.
MOCAD’s Co-Directors On What a Museum Owes a Changing City
In Detroit, MOCAD's Jova Lynne and Marie Madison-Pattosee are creating space for artists to critically engage with a city in transformation.
Meet the American Billionaires Reshaping Global Soccer
As the 2026 World Cup arrives in North America, American money is already running deep through the world’s most popular sport. From Stan Kroenke to Todd Boehly and Jorge Mas, U.S. billionaires are turning...
Essential Queer Reading for Pride Month and Beyond
Our eight Pride Month picks prove that queer stories are as varied, vital and necessary as ever.
One Fine Show: “Zurbarán” at the National Gallery in London
The show makes a compelling case that Francisco de Zurbarán belongs at the very top of the canon with other Spanish Golden Age greats.
What Do Next-Gen Collectors Want From the Art World?
Avant Arte’s “A Changing of the Guard” report reveals how Gen Z and younger Millennial collectors are reshaping art, museums and patronage.
London Art Dealers Take the City’s Temperature
Thaddaeus Ropac, Kate MacGarry and Emma Hodgson consider the effect of artists’ studios and local creative ecosystems on the city's growth.
The Crisis of the Museum Is the Crisis of the White Cube
What was once the museum's greatest strength has now become its greatest weakness.
Marteau & Co Is Bringing the Art World Model to Independent Watch Auctions
Founded by Arthur Touchot and Leonard Pictet, the Geneva auction house aims to transform the secondary market for collectible timepieces.
Séamus Kealy On Returning to Ireland, Artist-Centered Institutions and What the RHA Could Become
He arrives at the Royal Hibernian Academy with a decade of institutional knowledge and a single organizing principle: put the artists first.
The 2026 World Cup May Be the Last Great Sports TV Bargain
Fox landed the deal of the century for the 2026 World Cup, but the next round of sports rights negotiations could leave Hollywood paying the price.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Bets on R2 As an A.I.-First EV for the Masses
As U.S. EV growth slows, Rivian’s R2 targets mainstream buyers with lower pricing, more choice and A.I.-driven features to challenge Tesla.
The Sizzle and the Steak: Edoardo Baldi Builds on His Family Legacy in Los Angeles
Chef Edoardo Baldi expands Baldi at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills with Tuscan steaks, pastas and family recipes in Los Angeles.
How Pamela Harriman Became the Most Powerful Socialite in American Politics
Pamela Harriman married a Churchill, romanced Averell Harriman and Gianni Agnelli, raised $12 million for Bill Clinton and became one of America's most effective ambassadors to France.