Joan Miró’s Joy Is as Infectious as Ever
Miró’s paintings explode with joy and exuberance, and those emotions are palpable. They simply make you happy.
A $3 Million Night at the Geffen: MOCA’s Celebrated Gala Returns in Full Force
Spotted in the assembled crowd were actors Supriya Ganesh and Keanu Reeves (on the arm of Los Angeles and Berlin‐based artist Alexandra Grant), who shared the room with filmmaker Ava DuVernay, bestselling author Minka Kelly, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright and Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons.
One Fine Show: “Tracey Emin, A Second Life” at Tate Modern in London
“A Second Life,” mostly refers to what art has given her, and it’s possible that going through the exhibition, one could come to know her just as well as if one had met her in person.
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Alexandr Wang Defends Meta’s Muse Spark as an ‘Appetizer’ in Bigger A.I. Push
Alexandr Wang defended Meta’s Muse Spark and said the company’s next models will be more competitive.
Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei Charts Leaner A.I. Strategy as IPO Race With OpenAI Heats
Anthropic’s co-founder president says the company is avoiding OpenAI-style spending while betting on safety and enterprise A.I.
The End of the Sustainability Premium
IMD Business School’s Goutam Challagalla and Frédéric Dalsace challenge a persistent business assumption: that consumers will pay a premium for sustainability. They argue that successful companies are not selling sustainability as a virtue. Instead, they’re using it as a catalyst for innovation
A.I. Leaders’ Advice for 2026 College Graduates Shows the Limit of Silicon Valley Optimism
At commencements from Carnegie Mellon to the University of Arizona, Jensen Huang, Eric Schmidt and other tech leaders delivered similar advice about A.I. and got very different receptions. The speeches reflected a familiar Silicon Valley optimism, but many graduates heard something more complicated.
Otter.ai Founder and CEO Sam Liang on Why A.I. Will Make Typing Obsolete Soon
Otter is challenging tech giants with cross-platform A.I. tools built on meeting data, aiming to outpace Microsoft and Google. CEO Sam Liang outlines how conversational A.I. and context-rich data could redefine how people work and communicate.
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At Giovanna Caruso Fendi’s FOROF, Rome’s Past Finds New Context in the Contemporary
In the remains of the Basilica Ulpia near Trajan’s Column, the city’s imperial past meets its cultural present.
Tinashe and Rebecca Black Electrified MoMA’s 2026 Party in the Garden
New York City’s Museum of Modern Art brought together entrepreneurs, artists, collectors and philanthropists for a dinner honoring Betye Saar and Martin Puryear that gave way to a late-night dance party.
The Aldrich’s First Decennial Takes Stock of Contemporary Art in Connecticut
With its inaugural 10-year survey, the Ridgefield institution is making the case that the most interesting art in America can sometimes be found off the beaten path.
When Great Collections Come to Market, Dane Jensen Makes Sure Nothing Is Left on the Table
The founder and director of La Finca Collection Strategies believes that the next great art-market opportunity lies in knowing how, when and where to sell.
Su Xiaobai’s Meditative Material Practice Is the Focus of One of the Biennale’s Most Commanding Shows
The artist’s magmatic lacquer works slow the viewer down by inviting them to investigate, appreciate and understand the temporal process each work embodies.
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Retail Therapy: How to Navigate L.A.’s Best Shopping Neighborhoods
Whether you’re looking to hit the beach after splurging on skincare and jeans on Abbot Kinney or want to spend an entire afternoon at The Grove, we’ve got you covered on L.A.’s best neighborhoods for a day of shopping.
The Nolita Guide: A Local’s Map to the Best Restaurants, Bars and Shops
The downtown neighborhood that fashion built, the Italians never left and the rest of us keep trying to crack—here’s where to eat, drink and shop in Nolita.
The Light-Bodied Reds That Actually Make Sense for Summer
For anyone unmoved by another glass of rosé, these lighter reds offer the season a little more depth without the weight of a cabernet.
Where to Work Out in the Hamptons this Summer
Whether you’re into cycling, Pilates, HIIT or yoga, these are the fitness classes to book in between rosé and lobster rolls if you’re out east this summer.
The Most Exciting New European Hotels for Escaping the Usual Summer Suspects
These 14 new hotels trade the obvious European summer checklist for private islands, restored palazzos, cliffside suites and places your feed has not yet ruined.
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The Temporal and Geographical Ambiguity of Mark Manders
Frozen in the moment of becoming, the artist’s new bronzes and newspaper works ask what it means to hold an entire civilization in a single object.
Cleophus Hethington’s Afro-Caribbean Food Resets the Scene at L.A.’s Lucia
As Lucia marks its first year, chef Cleophus Hethington is building an Afro-Caribbean menu shaped by Caribbean travel, Black foodways and his Miami roots.
At Marianne Boesky, Sanford Biggers Rewrites the Rules of Material Storytelling
The artist has transformed the gallery into an immersive, stage-like realm where quilts, classical art’s fragments, African masks, sequins and diasporic symbols collide to form striking new narratives.
Edmondo and Michele di Robilant Chart a Course for Robilant with Old Masters and New Names
The gallery will balance its Old Master and modern legacy with a contemporary program shaped by Michele.
London Gallery Weekend Charts the Evolving Coordinates of the British Art Scene
Since its inception, LGW has focused on making the capital an unmissable stop for collectors and enthusiasts en route to Venice or Basel.
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Observer New Media Power List: Call for Submissions
Nominations are open for Observer’s 2026 New Media Power List
The 50 Most Powerful PR Firms of 2026
This year’s honorees are emblematic of a notable shift in public relations from responsive publicity to proactive leadership in the moments that matter most.
Wall-to-Wall Cultural Capital: Inside Observer’s Art Power Index Party
Under the dim lights of the Lower East Side’s Maison Nur, art world luminaries gathered to celebrate Observer’s Art Power Index—and each other. From the impassioned speeches to the sharp tailoring and Damien Hirst over the bar, the evening embodied our legacy of chronicling power with style.
2025 Nightlife & Dining Power Index
Humanity is still the most vital ingredient in hospitality, and that isn’t changing anytime soon.
Observer’s 2025 Art Power Index: The Art Market’s Most Influential People
Their acquisitions, affinities and approbations move the needle on valuation and redefine how art is made, shown and sold.
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Can Rock Royalty Really Make Art Worth Owning?
Less partisan collectors shouldn’t automatically shy away from paintings and sculpture crafted by big-name musicians, though caution is advised.
How Outposts Turned the World’s Greatest Museums into Instruments of Soft Power
When cities pay hundreds of millions for a Louvre or Guggenheim, the masterpieces don’t always follow.
The Books That Taught Author Courtney Maum How to Be Funny Without Being Cruel
These novels showed her that social satire starring the wealthy and privileged didn’t always have to be savage.
Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ Renders Queer Desire Against the Machinery of War
The film, for all its faults, subverts hyper-masculine war tropes to focus on intimacy, queer desire and art as a tool of survival.
What Gen Z’s A.I. Backlash Reveals About the Future of Work
American University’s Casey Evans examines what the recent backlash against A.I. at college commencement ceremonies is really about. Evans argues that Gen Z’s skepticism reflects a desire for agency, judgment and a more honest conversation about the future of work.
How to Watch the FIFA World Cup in New York Like a Local, Beyond MetLife
With the World Cup Final headed to MetLife, the best viewing may happen everywhere else: Queens restaurants, Manhattan rooftops, soccer bars, beer gardens and fan zones across the city.
At Cape Town’s Salsify, Ryan Cole Draws From the Sea and Soil
From yellowtail caught off Cape Point to foraged succulents and Karoo lamb, Salsify’s menu is rooted firmly in place.
Inside El Museo del Barrio’s 2026 Gala: J Balvin, $1 Million and a Packed House
As the sun sank over the city skyline, well-heeled guests sipped tequila cocktails and Leo Gruber & Tren Latino provided a musical performance that kept energy levels high.
The Philosophers Shaping Today’s Most Powerful A.I. at Top Firms
As A.I. grows more complex, philosophy is becoming a surprising asset in tech. From Anthropic to Google DeepMind, philosophers are helping A.I. companies tackle consciousness, ethics and the risks of advanced systems.
The Frick Collection’s Louis Vuitton Partnership Is Luxury’s Latest Cultural Power Move
Art has become one of luxury’s strongest competitive tools.
Manuel Mathieu’s Venice Biennale Debut Asks How We Carry the Past
The Haitian-Canadian artist is one of the few in this year’s Biennale showing in both the Arsenale and the Giardini—a feat that speaks to the breadth and ambition of his practice.
The Drink of Summer Is Looking Bright, Bubbly and a Little Predictable
The Hugo spritz may be leading the charge, but bartenders say the bigger summer trend is light, low-ABV cocktails built for repeat orders.