How Max Coen Turned Notting Hill’s Dorian Into One of London’s Buzziest Restaurants
“It’s a case of constant research and then trying to pinpoint what you’re looking for,” Coen explains.
If ‘Presence’ Proves Anything, It’s That Not Every Film Needs to Exist
The acting is so bad that it’s a favor to the cast not to mention any names.
Spain’s Art Market On the Upswing: An Interview With ARCOmadrid Director Maribel López
“It continues to grow, with people who worked at galleries opening their own spaces, as well as galleries from abroad opening new locations here.”
Arts
See AllMathilde Denize Explores Universes of Space, Texture and Form at Perrotin
Her works reveal a rich set of references and precedents, primarily tied to early avant-garde research and, in particular, theories of integrating disciplines within society to achieve impact through art.
The Dia Collection Lands in India for the First Time at NMACC Mumbai
“This partnership is linked to NMACC’s mission of introducing international contemporary artists to Indian audiences,” Dia Art Foundation director Jessica Morgan told Observer.
Curator Hilton Als and the Language of Silence
“To see, one must possess a language that directs the eyes to what is being perceived,” he told Observer.
For Jack Shainman, Growth Is About Keeping Up With Artist Ambition
“If you can find a way to always return to what makes your artists’ practice grow, you’ll continually find that the art system stays true to the art itself.”
Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr. On the Gordon Parks Foundation’s Newly Launched Legacy Initiative
The initiative honors the photographers who paved the way for today’s young talent.
Lifestyle
See AllDiscover the Coziest Italian Restaurants in the West Village
From intimate osterias to bustling all-day eateries, these neighborhood restaurants do Italian well.
The 11 Best New Restaurants to Check Out in New York City in February
From caviar tasting menus to rotating dining rooms.
15 Phenomenal Black-Owned Hotels Around the World
Meet the hotels proving that authentic cultural experiences, world-class luxury and soulful hospitality aren’t mutually exclusive.
The Rain Boots to Take on Storms in Style
All the best waterproof boots to splash around in right now.
9 Extraordinary Amsterdam Hotels to Visit During Tulip Season
From historic hotels to canal-side stays, these Amsterdam properties promise your experience will be memorable.
Business
See AllA Timeline of Elon Musk’s (Ongoing) Bid to Buy OpenAI
The nearly $100 billion acquisition offer could put a wrench in OpenAI’s profit conversion plans.
Coca-Cola, Ford CEOs React to Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Coca-Cola is considering making more Coke in plastic bottles instead of aluminum cans.
For Apple, Bing and Google Maps Users, It’s Now the Gulf of America
The Gulf of Mexico will now appear as the Gulf of America for U.S. users of Apple Maps, Bing Maps and Google Maps.
Overreliance on A.I. Erodes ‘the Quality of Human Thought,” Microsoft Study Finds
A new study warns that overreliance on A.I. could cause cognitive abilities to deteriorate.
Google, SoftBank Pour $230M into Quantum Computer Startup QuEra
QuEra was founded in 2018 by top physicists from Harvard and MIT.
Entertainment
See AllReview: Idina Menzel Goes Out on a Limb in Eco-Musical ‘Redwood’
Menzel remains an indomitable diva in this well-intentioned misfire.
‘The Gorge’ Review: Action Romance That’s Chaotic and Fun
Two snipers stationed on opposite sides of a fog-covered crevice meet cute, and have to protect the world—and each other. There’s an element of the ridiculous to this movie. But also real thrills.
Heartbeat Opera’s ‘Salome’ Dares Us to Look
Director Elizabeth Dinkova flips the script on Salome by ensuring that the audience sees more of the male body than the female one.
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 Oil for Dogs: Best for Anxiety, Pain, & Arthritis
A guide to our carefully selected picks for the top CBD oils for dogs in 2025 to soothe anxiety, pain and arthritis.
10 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.
Latest
All LatestQatar Will Build a Permanent National Pavilion in Venice’s Giardini della Biennale
The announcement follows the adoption of the “Protocol of Cooperation between Qatar Museums and the Municipality of Venice” signed last June.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Review: No Cure For the Marvel Malaise Here
Though it ties together threads from the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole, ‘Brave New World’ is neither particularly good or bad. It’s just another Marvel movie.
Na Kim’s Hauntingly Luminous Portraits Are a Study in Subjectivity
We asked the artist about her practice, the power of repetition and how best to approach her quietly mesmerizing work.
Fair Founder and Collector Trickie Lopa Reflects On 12 Years of Art Fair Philippines
“Our insularity has protected the local commercial market from the vagaries of the global art industry, but it also keeps Filipino artists existing in a bubble.”
Pedro Reyes Believes in the Practical Duty and Emotional Impact of Public Art
“Generations have passed without leaving a mark. It’s time to change that and create something that can resonate with both the present and the future.”
Tax Time and the Art World: Here’s What Artists and Collectors Can Deduct
Plenty of artists have gone to Tax Court with claims that they are not just hobbyists and won.
Originality Won’t Be Enough to Keep Sarp Kerem Yavuz in the U.S.
“The fact that I have to jump through so many hoops to be a legal immigrant after so many museum acquisitions and exhibitions is bonkers to me.”
Biggest Risk in A.I. Is ‘Missing Out,’ Says Google CEO Sundar Pichai
“The opportunity with A.I. is as big as it gets,” said Sundar Pichai, head of Google and Alphabet.
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Review: Intrigue and Uncertainty in Thailand
The third season of Mike White’s addictive anthology drama meets the expectations set by its predecessors, but it hasn’t hit the heights of Season 2 just yet.
Drink in Style at the World’s Most Design-Forward Hotel Bars
Whether you’re looking to enjoy some of London’s best cocktails in an old English setting or want to watch sharks swim directly beneath your feet in a Bora Bora lounge, these are the most beautiful hotel bars.
LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman Warns Against Big Tech’s Fact-Checking Rollback
Reid Hoffman cautions against the tech industry’s shifting stance on free speech.
Michael Hersch and Shane McCrae On Co-Creating ‘and we, each’
The opera is a chimera: McCrae’s words refracted through Hersch’s sensibility, then reframed yet again by McCrae.
Rare Vintage Ernest Cole Prints at Magnum Gallery Bring the Artist’s Archive to Life
London hosted a sister show; Cape Town is next.
Removing ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Could Make It a Lot More Expensive
Recent EPA regulations on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” seek to tackle a trillion-dollar problem.
Gabriel Orozco Looks for Ontological Meaning in Entropic Randomness
“We are not capable of accepting the accident, which is another reason why we might still be too platonic in our relationship with reality,” Orozco reflected during our conversation.
Gisele Bündchen’s Best Style Moments
Observer takes a look back at the supermodel’s most memorable fashion moments, from Victoria’s Secret It girl to Met Gala co-host.
The Other de Beauvoir: Remembering a Forgotten Talent at London’s Amar Gallery
This powerful exhibition makes space for Hélène de Beauvoir to exist in the cultural consciousness apart from her more famous sister.
Review: Is ‘Urinetown’ Still Good to the Last Drop?
Nearly a quarter century after its Broadway debut, the Tony winning musical is back at City Center Encores. Does its ghoulish giddiness still work?