Laura Doyle Is the Decision-Maker Behind the U.S.’s Largest Woman-Owned Auction House
When asked about the state of the auction market and whether it’s cooling, the DOYLE CEO emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relationships and a diverse, multigenerational client base.
The Best French Weekend Getaways from Paris
Skip the big cities—Lyon and Marseille can wait. Instead, venture on a weekend getaway to one of the towns and villages that are the heart and soul of France, filled with their own regional flavors and flair.
Everything About Rex Reed Begins With Movies
A bittersweet exploration of Rex Reed’s deep affection for cinema and his growing preoccupation with mortality.
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Jules de Balincourt Might Just Be Brooklyn’s Rousseau
“In France, I’m a little bit like the reasonable American. Here, I’m a little bit more the critical asshole French guy.”
Genesis Belanger Is Staging the Ordinary Surreal in her Debut at Pace London
Her primary source of inspiration is the overwhelming flood of products and advertising images she encounters daily.
MoMA’s La Frances Hui On Curating Director Johnnie To
“Chaos and Order: The Way of Johnnie To” is at MoMA through October 13.
Rachel Martin Is ‘Bending The Rules’ at Hannah Traore Gallery
The most meaningful theme in the artist’s work, whether poignant or jocular, is love.
Gagosian Is About to Stage James Turrell’s Largest Exhibition in Europe in Over 25 Years
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From the Racetrack to the Runway: Lando Norris Brings Formula 1 Energy to Tumi’s Turin Collection
Full of minimalist but durable pieces, the Turin menswear collection withstands trend cycles and unpredictable getaways with its simplicity.
The Spectacularly Spooky Cocktail Recipes for Halloween
Witches Brew, anyone?
13 New York City Hotel Bars Shaking Up Expectations
From power lunches to nightcaps, New York’s hotel bars are having a renaissance moment, offering a perfect blend of timeless sophistication and cutting-edge cool for locals and visitors alike.
Jet Set: The Best Sweaters for Fall Travel
From a preppy Polo pullover and cozy cardigan to a striped turtleneck and cashmere topper, these are the fall travel sweaters we’re loving and coveting right now.
The Most Unique Sushi Restaurants in L.A.
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Ultra-Rich Families Are Nervous About the $84 Trillion Generational Wealth Transfer
An estimated $84 trillion is expected to change hands over the next two decades in what constitutes the largest-ever transfer of intergenerational wealth.
BMW Plans to Make Its First Hydrogen-Powered Electric Vehicle by 2028
BMW recently announced a partnership with Toyota to introduce the first BMW hydrogen fuel cell vehicle by 2028.
Under New Leadership, Nike Is Returning to Its Roots in Running
“Nike is a running brand, and it’s incredibly important for Nike to win with runners,” said the company’s CFO Matthew Friend.
Streamers Have Figured Out How to Get Sign-ups—the Real Question Is How to Keep Them
Many viewers sign up to a streaming service to watch just one show, such as Netflix’s “Fool Me Once,” and then cancel their subscriptions.
Treasury Department, Hospitals Among Top Employers Offering A.I.-Related Jobs: Study
The Department of Treasury was able to recover a total of $375 million in fraudulent payments using A.I. tools in the fiscal year 2023.
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‘Hold Your Breath’ Review: New Horror Movie Full Of Old Scares
Sarah Paulson shines in this horror thriller set in 1930s Oklahoma. But the movie’s compendium of tired horror tropes does not.
‘Silent Light’ at National Sawdust Captures the Sounds (and the Scents) of Everyday Life
As an operatic experiment, Silent Light fascinates with slow, unique rhythms all its own.
Kate Winslet’s Transfixing Performance Makes ‘Lee’ Vivid and Unforgettable
Great biopics about great people demand great writing and great centerpiece performances.
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The Most Powerful Public Relations Firms—And the People Behind Them
The most powerful people in PR today know that “public relations” is just a fraction of what it takes to succeed in 2024. They understand how and why the game is changing. They embrace technology and data creatively to engage and inspire new audiences. They grow with their clients, retaining big, established accounts for decades while recruiting and/or building the Next Big Thing. They are role models for the next generation of PR hopefuls, not just for their success but for their commitment to improving and diversifying their industry. They are champions of the greatest stories ever told—and the ones we can’t wait to hear.
The Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management
The fixers to call when you’re in a bind—or (as the wise already know) to help prevent PR disasters in the first place.
The Top PR Firms for the Visual Arts
As the art world evolves, these firms are helping institutions change with the times so they can continue to connect art and audiences in meaningful ways.
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10 Best CBD Companies to Buy From in 2024: Honest Reviews & Guide
Despite strong competition from nine impressive challengers, Colorado Botanicals tops our list of the best CBD companies to buy from in 2024.
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10 Best CBD Oils: Best for Pain, Sleep & Anxiety of 2024
After carefully reviewing and testing dozens of the top CBD brands, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best CBD oils to buy in 2024.
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Refik Anadol Is Launching the World’s First Museum of A.I. Art
DATALAND will “utilize the latest advancements, including Web3 technologies, to collect and exhibit works from the digital art community, providing new ways for these artists to engage with global audiences,” he told Observer.
Is the Clinton Global Initiative Becoming Too Big for Its Own Good?
This year’s Clinton Global Initiative delivered plenty of bold-faced names but seemed a bit overwhelming.
Why So Many Art Museums Are Hiring Engagement Officers
Many museums are shifting away from an expert-only focus to embrace the value of contemporary context, community and diverse voices.
SoftBank to Invest $500M in OpenAI for the First Time—Is It Late to the Party?
Even at a $150 billion valuation, analysts believe OpenAI still has room to grow.
The Toledos’ New York Story: A Unique Tale of Creativity and Love at SCAD Museum of Art
“When you live, love and create, you lose sense of time,” said Ruben Toledo, whose mission is to share his late wife’s inspiring story with the world.
Radical Bodies, Radical Minds and the Challenge of Measuring Space at David Nolan Gallery
The pioneering artists whose work is currently on view at the gallery had an outsized impact on a movement that irrevocably altered contemporary art.
Kendra Walker’s Big Audacious Dream, Three Years In
Her work on Atlanta Art Week and beyond landed her a spot on this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Art & Style list.
Nuclear Power Won’t Solve A.I.’s Energy Problem, Says Hedge Fund Mogul David Tepper
“If you’re going to meet the power needs of what they need for A.I., you’re going to have to use natural gas,” said Appaloosa’s David Tepper.
A Lexicon of Evidence: Tina Girouard at Magenta Plains
Sometimes, the language we’re culturally assigned doesn’t do the job intended. Sometimes, words don’t add up to the many thoughts
Who Can Blame an Apathetic Halle Berry? ‘Never Let Go’ Is Relentlessly Obtuse.
“Confusing and indecisive from start to finish.”
For New York’s Inaugural ‘Make Food, Not Waste’ Restaurant Week, 12 Eateries Vow to Reduce Waste—And Share Their Tips
The waste-free restaurant week kicks off in conjunction with the City of New York’s mandatory curbside composting law.
Review: Long, Bumpy Ride to Sisterly Reconciliation Over ‘The Hills of California’
An excellent cast and direction from Sam Mendes keep the action driving in this nearly three hour family drama from playwright Jez Butterworth.
The Stock Market Is Roaring Back. Why Isn’t the IPO Market?
“I continue to be surprised how there is not more IPO activity happening now. The stock market is hitting record highs,” a finance professor told Observer.
OpenAI’s Leadership Exodus: 9 Key Execs Who Left the A.I. Giant This Year
A slew of OpenAI figures leading safety, research and product efforts have left the A.I. company in 2024.
At One Hundred, Surrealism Is Alive and Well in Austin and Beyond
After André Breton published his famous manifesto, the movement caught on like wildfire.
How Jenny Holzer Questions Today’s Truths in Her Soon-to-Close Show at the Guggenheim
Holzer has succeeded once again in sparking a dialogue about the nature of truth and its fragility.
Why OpenAI’s ‘Strawberry’ Reasoning Model Is a Big Deal
GPT-o1, codenamed “Strawberry,” is designed to push A.I. to the level of human-like reasoning.
One Fine Show: “Scott Burton, Shape Shift” at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation
The exhibition presents a good overview of this underknown artist’s oeuvre.