Hauser & Wirth in Paris Examines Francis Picabia’s Late Period
“Éternel Recommencement” will make its way to New York in the spring.
Elon Musk Launched His Tesla Roadster Into Space 7 Years Ago—It Was Just Seen Again
Elon’s famous red Roadster was spotted in space last month.
The Smartest Investment: How ‘Quality Jobs’ Drive Profits
Research conducted by a global private equity firm found that companies whose senior management had the highest levels of empathy generated the highest financial returns.
Arts
See AllArt Spaces as Social Sculpture: An Interview With Sculptor Bosco Sodi
He envisioned Casa Wabi Sabino as a two-body complex that could support and showcase emerging talent while nurturing his own art and practice.
One Fine Show: Marguerite Humeau’s “\*sk\*/ey-” at ICA Miami
It’s a joy to try to decipher what the artist’s imagined beasts and beings have to teach us.
ZONAMACO Returns With Respectable Early Sales, But Fewer Foreign Buyers Than Expected
The real driving force behind the fair’s success seemed to be the large contingent of regional collectors who are not just showing up but actively investing in the scene.
Ahead of Its Inaugural Edition, Santa Monica Post Office Has Become Post-Fair
Freshly rebranded in a surprise eleventh-hour pivot, gallerist Chris Sharp’s new art fair will open as planned.
Don’t Miss: ‘Japanese Art History à la Takashi Murakami’ at Gagosian
Being sniffy about this exhibition would be like telling a kitten off for being cute.
Lifestyle
See AllPacking for Japow: The Complete Men’s Style Guide to Skiing Japan’s Slopes
A curated guide to essential gear, from technical layers to looking suave at après, by the brands that define winter in Japan
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago for Date Night
What makes a restaurant romantic isn’t just the food—it’s also the setting and ambiance, whether that’s an intimate, candlelit table or soft music playing in the background.
The Best Snow Boots for Braving the Winter Elements in Style
Today’s snow boot silhouettes prove that you don’t have to sacrifice fashion for function
From Sleep Detoxes to Longevity Retreats: The Best Wellness Resorts for Every Type of Traveler
Spas are no longer just a hotel amenity; they are the destination.
The Definitive Guide to Tulum’s Best Hotels
From secluded retreats to innovative resorts, explore the top 14 hotels that are shaping Tulum’s future.
Business
See AllBoston Dynamics Partners with Its Former CEO to Build a Humanoid Robot
The company is looking to supercharge its development of Atlas, an electric humanoid robot.
OpenAI Deep Research vs. DeepSeek R1: Which One Is Better at Knowledge Work?
Sam Altman claims Deep Research “could do a single-digit percentage of all economically valuable tasks in the world.”
Anthropic, an A.I. Company, Urges Job Applicants Not to Use A.I.
“We want to be able to assess people’s genuine interest and motivations for working at Anthropic,” a company spokesperson told Observer.
Google’s A.I. Spending Spree Spooks Wall Street
Google parent company Alphabet is spending money more quickly than making it.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is ‘Very Good’ for Palantir, Says CEO Alex Karp
Palantir’s values closely align with the mission of DOGE, the company’s CTO said.
Entertainment
See All‘Heart Eyes’ Review: Blood Spattered Comfort Food
A Valentine’s Day slasher stalks couples in this mash-up, which might be more impressive as a rom-com than a horror movie.
‘Parthenope’ Review: A Spectacle Lost In Its Own Beauty
This sprawling tale follows a charismatic, seductive woman throughout her life, but its stunning scenes are almost a series of fashion shoots and the story becomes lost in the aesthetics.
‘Happy Birthday, Bill!’—America’s Gift to the French Baroque Turns 80
Commemoration of William Christie’s eighth decade began last year with grand stagings in Paris of Charpentier’s ‘Médée’ and Rameau’s ‘Les Fêtes d’Hébé.’
Power Lists
See AllThe Top PR Firms in 2025
This year’s PR Power List celebrates the agencies bold enough to lead the charge and smart enough to reflect the world they’re shaping.
The Top Specialty PR Firms in 2025
In an era where perception is currency, specialty PR firms are the brokers of influence
The Most Important People in Nightlife & Dining
These are the architects of modern indulgence, wielding influence with every lease signed and every menu unveiled. Theirs is the kind of power that turns concepts into cultural institutions.
Marketplace
See All10 Best CBD Oils of 2024: A Guide for the Discerning Consumer
Tired of CBD oils that overpromise and underdeliver? We’ve done the legwork to find the best of 2024—pure, potent, and worth every drop. Discover the oils that live up to the hype and make a real difference.
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.
5 Strongest CBD Gummies: Best CBD Gummies of 2024
We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 strongest CBD gummies for pain, sleep, anxiety and stress to save you time and money.
10 Best CBD Gummies for Anxiety and Stress
Although Colorado Botanicals and its line of CBD gummies ranked first, and we found them to be the best CBD gummies for anxiety, they’re not the only CBD brand with a lot to brag about. The nine other competitors on our list have many qualities that help them stand out in a highly saturated market.
10 Best CBD Oil for Dogs: Best for Anxiety, Pain & Arthritis
A guide to our carefully selected picks for the top CBD oils for dogs in 2024 to soothe anxiety, pain and arthritis.
Latest
All LatestThis Stradivarius Could Become the Most Expensive Instrument Ever Sold at Auction
Crafted in 1714, the violin is expected to sell for between $12 million and $18 million in a single-lot auction that’s part of Sotheby’s 2025 Old Masters series.
At Guadalajara Art Weekend, Open Studios Are the Biggest Draw
“The impulse our artists have to make art for art’s sake creates a very generous environment,” gallerist Borrego Curro told Observer during ART WKND GDL.
Museum Director Mario R. Rossero On Andy Warhol, Community Engagement and Arts Education in Uncertain Times
“I always say there’s not only one Andy Warhol; rather, there is a specific Andy Warhol for each person.”
The Quiet Power of Presence: Amy Sherald at SFMOMA
As Sherald’s work has evolved technically and thematically through the 2020s, it increasingly engages with broader cultural conversations about representation.
Review: The Distant Future Is Already Ancient History in A.I. Drama ‘The Antiquities’
The human race is presented like a museum exhibit—a grimly compelling concept, but one that makes for a glitchy play.
Andrew Edlin Explains How the Outsider Art Fair Helped Establish a Market for the Genre
As the scope of Outsider Art has evolved, so has its institutional and market recognition.
Melissa Gilbert Acts Her Age In ‘Still’
She grew up on TV in ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ but now she gets a chance to play a real grown-up in this Off Broadway two-hander about a couple who love each other, but not each other’s beliefs.
From Eden to Eternity: An Unintended Conversation On Blackness and Identity
Anthony Azekwoh, Osinachi and Imran Tilde’s artworks collectively declare, “We were here in every creation story and every history… And we will be here even when nothing remains.”
Step into Paradise With the New Away x ‘The White Lotus’ Travel Collection
Take off in style with the Away x White Lotus collab.
Joseph Bologne’s ‘The Anonymous Lover’ Is Surprisingly Unfunny in Philadelphia
There’s plenty here for the historically curious but not quite enough to make for a compelling comedic performance.
At Regen Projects, Doug Aitken Reimagines Nature Through the Lens of the Anthropocene
“Creating this body of work was a journey into the physical reality around us, and not taking things for granted.”
Facebook Turns 21: 5 Key Moments Mark Zuckerberg Redefined the Company
The 21-year-old company has undergone a series of dramatic changes since its 2004 founding.
Jet Set: Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Travel Lover
From a fittingly red suitcase and sleek passport case to a fresh e-reader and on-the-go beauty set, these are the Valentine’s Day gifts for the travel enthusiast.
Nathalie Djurberg and Hans Berg’s Latest Show in New York City Is “Only For the Wicked”
Roleplay sits at the heart of the duo’s artistic practice, which unfolds through the creation of elaborate, fantastical scenarios.
The Perfect Date: Nine Books to Read This Valentine’s Day
A great book will never make you regret swiping right.
How Art Meets Science at CERN: An Interview With Curator Mónica Bello
“An extraordinary aspect of our residencies is that you become part of the scientific community that is dealing with fundamental truths about reality.”
Canada’s Retaliation of Trump Tariffs Takes Aim at Elon Musk Companies
Trump’s proposed tariffs could eventually harm Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla.
Miami’s E11even Celebrates 11 Years With Saweetie, Marshmello and Fat Joe
From the club to the sky.