‘True Detective: Night Country’ Review: Mystery, Misery, Horror, And An Endless Night
The first new season of ‘True Detective’ in five years is part whodunit, part ghost story, as Jodie Foster and Kali Reis tangle with paranormal events and issues of race, gender, and environmental justice.
Inside the NBR Awards Gala: Hot Looks, Cool Takes and Loads of Laughs
Bradley Cooper is not only a talented filmmaker but also an expert-level pizza chef, according to pal Anne Hathaway.
Cultural Comings and Goings: Eleanor Nairne Joins the Philadelphia Museum of Art and More
The art world is seeing a tide of museum leadership changes as it enters the new year.
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Elton John’s Art, Flamboyant Fashions and More Head to Christie’s
Photographs feature heavily in ‘The Collection of Sir Elton John,’ which will be exhibited at Christie’s New York from February 9 through February 21,
‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Review: Thrilling And Immersive Theater
The London stage version of ‘Stranger Things’ is a prequel with impressive practical effects that provoke gasps and screams, and producers say it’s Broadway bound.
One Fine Show: Piet Mondrian at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts
It’s unexpected to see someone so cold and precise in his later work developing his skills with such warmth and wonder.
MoPOP’s Michele Smith Has Pop Culture in Her DNA
“Pop culture as an art form is vital as it mirrors the values, beliefs and aspirations of society.”
Ways of Seeing, Ways of Being: Art in Three Dimensions
Here, museumgoers become much more than passive viewers of easy artwork; they are creators of the current moment.
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The Best Places for a Winter Adventure Out West
Whether you’re ready to hit the slopes or embark on a snowy hike, we’ve got you covered.
The Rise of Nordic Wine
Get ready to quaff some blueberry wine in your near future.
Grand Slam Glam and Urban Jam: The Ultimate Guide to Melbourne
In the Australian city, bluestone lanes and razor-sharp urban style form a metropolis with more macchiato in its veins than saltwater.
Simon Kim Wants Coqodaq to Be the Undisputed Champion of Fried Chicken
The restaurateur wants to marry luxurious experiences with accessibility at his new Korean-influenced fried chicken restaurant.
The Park City Hotels to Book for the Most Luxurious Sundance Film Festival Stay
Let this be your ultimate guide for your next jaunt to the cozy ski town.
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Al Gore and Ex-Boeing CFO Are Leaving Apple’s Board: Here’s Who Are Left
The former VP and James Bell are both too old to be reelected to Apple’s board.
Sam Altman Reveals His Most Used App Is Not ChatGPT In Bill Gates Podcast
The OpenAI CEO also surprised Gates with how small and mature his team is.
Netflix’s $6.99 Plan Sees User Surge Since Ad-Free Price Hikes, Says Ad Chief
Netflix has added millions of new subscribers to its ad-tier plan in the past two months.
Vietnam’s Richest Man Is Bringing a Tiny, $20,000 Electric Car to the US
VinFast unveiled a two-door electric hatchback at CES 2024 in Las Vegas this week.
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy Says Layoffs Are ‘Necessary to Continue to Serve Streamers’
Twitch paid creators more than $1 billion in 2023.
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The Digital Innovators Reshaping the Art World
What constitutes mainstream art is changing before our eyes, thanks to art world pioneers creating, collecting, sharing and selling a growing body of works that exist on the Blockchain. There are thousands of talented women and men creating amazing art in this space working alongside dedicated collectors and platform givers to increase the visibility of and demand for generative pieces, NFTs and other digital works. Our Digital Innovators Power List celebrates ten influential operators whose high-profile contributions in this space are changing the narrative—and the flow of capital—around digital art.
The Authorities Transforming Art as an Asset Class
By some estimates, the world’s private art collections are worth between $2 and $3 trillion, but the role of art in investment portfolios has tended to be ambiguous. As more collectors focus on financial gains, prominent innovators in and outside of finance are creating clarity and transforming art’s place in the modern portfolio.
The Most Influential People in the Art World Today
The women and men on Observer’s 2023 Business of Art Power List have their fingers on the pulse of the art market, and they’re unflinchingly optimistic. In the face of market contraction, ongoing uncertainty about the role of major cultural institutions and everything else that’s happening in the art world, these power players find inspiration in everything from art’s philanthropic potential and growing reach to the rapidly changing narratives around what art is and who it’s for. In short, they’re the people wielding outsized influence on art’s present and its future.
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‘Origin’ Review: Ava DuVernay’s Fascinating New Film
The filmmaker’s newest movie adapts the nonfiction book ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents’ by putting the process of writing and research on the big screen, with stirring and intellectually stimulating results.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: January 12-18
Action, comedy and drama are all well represented on streaming this week, from awards contenders to exciting new premieres.
‘Echo’ Review: Exactly The Sort Of TV Show Marvel Should Be Making
Just five episodes long and not tied to the MCU saga, this action-thriller series may not be a masterpiece, but it’s tight, fun, and a salve against Marvel Fatigue.
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Curator Virginia Brilliant On the Old Master Women History Chose to Forget
Observer caught up with the curator to discuss the challenges history’s exceptional women artists have faced and their remarkable stories.
Iwan Baan Is Breaking Through Architecture’s Leading Lines
The Dutch documentary photographer creates images that offer viewers a deeper understanding of what we build.
Amazon’s Prime Video and Studio Chief Cuts Staff as MGM Merger Issues Linger
Amazon is still dealing with carryover issues from its acquisition of MGM in 2022.
The Women Shaping Contemporary Art in the Gulf
The women artists of this generation represent critical voices amid a rapidly burgeoning art scene.
Gallerist Anat Ebgi Is Taking On Tribeca
“Beyond powerful artwork, I’m looking for artists whose connection is emotional, intellectual and spiritual.”
The Vegan-Friendly and Plant-Based London Restaurants You Need to Try for Veganuary
With a new year comes new goals.
The Performance Festival Centering LGBTQ and Feminist Voices
Out-FRONT!’s program aligns with co-curator Gian Marco Riccardo Lo Forte’s deepest soul mission: to hold space for queer artists and champion their voices.
These Are the Nominees for the 30th SAG Awards
Awards season is in full swing as the Screen Actors Guild announces their nominees.
From City Streets to Snowy Peaks: 13 Men’s Puffer Jackets for Every Winter Adventure
As we plunge into the heart of winter, from snow-dusted outings to fireside retreats, a standout puffer isn’t just nice to have; it’s a style necessity.
Review: ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ Is One of Broadway’s Best New Plays
A Jewish family — shaken by a recent rise in European antisemitism — uproots itself in Joshua Harmon’s passionately argued play.
Mood Is Her Medium
The multidisciplinary artist’s latest solo show at Pace Gallery showcases data as art and considers what it means to be an individual in a technological world.
Bebe Wood on Playing Gretchen Wieners in ‘Mean Girls’ & Reuniting With Tina Fey
From re-enacting some of the most iconic moments of ‘Mean Girls’ to challenging herself with a live performance, actress Bebe Wood shares what it was like to play Gretchen in the new movie.
Elon Musk Says in Podcast He’d Rather Be Dead Than Living to 100 With Dementia
Elon Musk is more interested in the longevity of humanity than that of himself.
Elizabeth Renstrom’s ‘Yummy’ Is A.I.’s Take On Old-School Teen Tabloids
The photographer’s new solo exhibition is an exploration of the media that shapes female adolescence, as seen through a self-referential lens.
Ousted CNN Anchor Don Lemon Announces His Solo Show on Elon Musk’s X
Lemon touted X as “the biggest space for free speech in the world.”
The 7 Best Cold-Weather Hikes Right Outside of New York City
Venture two hours away and escape to the Catskills, or embark on a longer six-hour trip to Whiteface Mountain.
How Museums Acquire Antiquities Is Changing
Turning down the opportunity to acquire objects that likely won’t be available again is difficult, but museums are increasingly walking away from gifts and sales that carry too much risk.
Jet Set: 5 Travel Wellness Accessories for the New Year
From a self-cleaning water bottle and thoughtful journal to a multi-use face tool and Pilates app, these are the travel wellness updates we’re loving and coveting right now.
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What to Watch on Streaming This Week: January 5-11
From a riveting documentary to entertaining new family comedies, this week is packed with great streaming options.
What’s Leaving Streaming This Month: January 2024
From lauded favorites to some more under-the-radar fare, be sure to catch these movies while you can.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: December 29-January 4
From intense dramas to fun comedies, this week has it all.
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‘Night Swim’ Review: Watered Down Horror
The latest from Blumhouse is an earnest horror movie with the premise “What if your pool was evil?” There are some scares, but mostly ‘Night Swim’ just wades in the waters of “whatever.”
‘Good Grief’ Review: Stumbling Through Love and Loss In Daniel Levy’s Debut Film
If you’re looking for more of the quippy irony of ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ keep looking. Despite its trappings as a rom-com, ‘Good Grief’ isn’t particularly funny.
‘The Brothers Sun’ Review: Wonky Writing Ruins a Good Show
The series merges action, mobsters and family drama with an occasional comedic flair, but that makes for a messy show on the whole.