Sarah Hoover’s Fierce Rewrite of the Motherhood Myth
Not your typical ode to parenting.
What’s Ahead for the Art Auction Market in 2025
In a landscape of ongoing adjustment, the major houses face the challenge of setting cautious estimates and carefully negotiating with buyers and sellers.
Michael Mayer’s Faux-Archaeologists Can’t Rescue His Entombed ‘Aida’ at the Met
Mayer’s weak attempt to address opera’s recent struggles with its history of fetishization of “exotic” cultures adds nothing to the production.
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A Roman Statue of Athena Is Unveiled at Wrightwood 659 Ahead of ‘Myth and Marble’ at the Art Institute of Chicago
The Halsted Athena has been hidden from public view for more than two centuries.
CEO Lorenza Sebasti On How Art, Wine and Terroir Connect at Tuscany’s Castello di Ama
“Art helped us rediscover that we had a story and an experience to offer.”
MAM’s Chief Experience Officer Is Recentering Santiago Calatrava’s Vision to Boost Museum Engagement
He’s betting that small changes can have a big impact on the visitor experience.
A Show of Stephen Jones Hats Marks a First for the Palais Galliera
This is the Paris’ fashion museum’s first show of millinery since 1984.
Sotheby’s Is Selling a Rare Printing of the Declaration of Independence
With an estimate of $2-4 million, this historical document has a prestigious provenance that adds to an already unique story.
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The Most Delicious Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Try Now
Whip up one of these zero-proof concoctions for a delightful booze-free beverage.
The Best Wellness Destinations in the U.S.
From regimented retreats that fill your itinerary with yoga, meditation and sound healing to charming towns with a spiritual essence, get your mind, body and spirit right when you visit the best wellness destinations in the U.S.
London’s Best New Restaurants Coming in 2025
Whether you’re looking for a fine dining experience or a more casual meal, London will welcome a strong variety of restaurants in an array of neighborhoods.
10 of the Hottest New Resort Openings Coming to the Caribbean in 2025
A new year promises a fresh wave of intrigue for those eyeing a visit to the region.
The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Most Special Man
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As a TikTok Ban Looms, Users Are Flocking to Another Chinese-Owned App
TikTok users are migrating to alternative social media apps like Red Note.
Is Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Right About Quantum Computing?
Jensen Huang’s comments at last week’s CES about quantum computing being decades away stirred up discussion within the quantum industry.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Aims to Implant 10 Times More Brain Chips in 2025
Neuralink recently implanted its brain device into a third patient, according to Elon Musk.
Speaker Maker Sonos CEO Patrick Spence Steps Down After Failed App Revamp
The aftermath of a botched app launch is still being felt at the audio equipment company.
Could Elon Musk Upend NASA’s Return to the Moon? Astronaut Weighs In
Elon Musk has called NASA’s plan to return to the Moon “a distraction.”
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Rare Medical Books From the Collection of Eugene S. Flamm Are Coming to Christie’s
“If all books are institutionalized, we will annihilate the spirit and importance of the collector.”
What’s Coming to BAM in 2025: An Interview With Amy Cassello and Gina Duncan
Observer caught up with the art space’s artistic director and president to learn more about what the institution has in store for the coming year.
‘American Primeval’ Review: Brutal, Bleak Western Series Is Exhausting to Watch
It’s important to desanitize the Hollywood fantasy of the Wild West and confront our own history. But this Netflix series is grim to the point of cruelty.
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The Most Important People in Nightlife & Dining
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The Most Influential People in Art
Observer’s Business of Art Power List spotlights the bold innovators steering today’s art world through shifting markets, new collector dynamics and cultural reinvention. From market disruptors to institution builders, these visionaries are redefining influence, expanding access and setting the course for art’s global future.
Masters of the Machine: The A.I. Leaders With Power, Influence, Capital and Vision
The future of artificial intelligence isn’t just being built in research labs—it’s being shaped by a small circle of power players who control the capital, strategy and vision of the industry’s biggest breakthroughs. From tech executives to investors and policy architects, these leaders are determining what A.I. becomes, what it prioritizes and how it impacts society. Meet the movers who are deciding the direction of the world’s most transformative technology.
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10 Best CBD Oils of 2024: A Guide for the Discerning Consumer
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Experiencing Matisse’s Joie de Vivre at Fondation Beyeler
“I would like people who are weary, stressed and broken to find peace and tranquility as they look at my pictures,” he wrote in his memoirs.
At the Louvre Lens, Imparting the Albatross of Displacement Through Art
Art can serve as an essential reminder that rootedness is not to be taken for granted in this chaotic world.
On the Rise of ZONAMACO: An Interview With Fair Founder Zélika García
Asked about the possibility of expanding the fair to other cities in South America, she said she’s committed to staying rooted in Mexico City and serving the Mexican art community.
As Wildfires Continue to Rage in L.A., Museums, Galleries and Collectors Consider What It Will Take to Rebuild
The Getty Villa withstood the onslaught of flames thanks in part to proactive brush management; other institutions weren’t so lucky.
Lightmachines, Digital Realities and the Art of Technological Nostalgia at Tate Modern
“Electric Dreams,” a show of work by early innovators of optical, kinetic, programmed and digital art, is prescient at its best and retrofuturistic at its worst.
One Fine Show: Jeffrey Gibson’s ‘POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT’ at MASS MoCA
The artist’s new show does the hard work of trying to make the intimate large-scale and the big questions personal.
18 Pairs of Men’s Underwear Actually Worth Your Money
The ultimate guide to upgrading your underwear game, whether you’re hitting the gym or the office.
Does the Art World Really Need Another Market Education Program?
Industry veteran Marc Spiegler just announced The Academy, which he launched in collaboration with Art Market Minds.
Waymo Co-CEO Is Optimistic About Self-Driving Regulation Under Trump and Musk
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana called Trump’s focus on self-driving vehicles “very forward-leaning.”
Observer’s Guide to the Must-Visit Biennials and Triennials of 2025
These are the biennials and triennials sure to make waves in the months to come.
When Human Creativity Meets Technical Autonomy: An Interview With Artist Anna Ridler
Observer caught up with the artist to learn more about her explorations into how input data impacts aesthetic outcomes.
The Must-Try New Dallas-Fort Worth Restaurants for Winter
Whether you’re a longtime resident ready to switch up your steakhouse routine or an out-of-towner seeking something familiar from the East Coast, these are the best new DFW restaurants to try this winter.
OpenAI o3 vs. Google Gemini 2.0: Which Model Is Closer to Artificial General Intelligence?
Both models demonstrate significant A.G.I. capabilities, though their approaches differ.
An American Sovereign Wealth Fund Could Be the Missing Piece in Supporting Working Families
As sovereign wealth funds bloom from Singapore to Saudi Arabia, America watches from the sidelines. But the concept of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could reshape our economy—fueling jobs, housing and domestic innovation.
How Two Passionate Dealers Revived the Market for a Roster of Lesser-Known American Artists
In a market largely uninterested in art historical rigor, dealers Christine Berry and Martha Campbell have secured success by diving deeper into artists’ stories.
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Most Stylish Woman
From a diamond-accented gold watch and plush leather tote bag to a wonderfully indulgent perfume and all things cashmere, these are the sweet Valentine’s Day gifts that she’s sure to love.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Defends Elon Musk, Predicting ‘Overwhelming Success of DOGE’
The X CEO predicts DOGE will be “one of the single biggest unifiers that will bring this country together.”
Capturing Balanchine’s Ghost: An Interview With Dancer and Choreographer Emily Coates
“It’s appropriate to call it a dance-theater piece, but it’s a goal of mine to create my own definition of choreography as a form that can hold verbal language as well as movement.”