Painter Pam Evelyn On Making Her New York Debut with ‘Frame of Mind’
The rising star shares how she distills sensations of nature in her densely textured and vibrant abstractions.
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‘Leaving and Waving’ Is Deanna Dikeman’s Ode to the Routine
The poignant photo series tracks twenty-seven years worth of the photographer’s goodbyes to her parents.
Mark-Making to Mark Time: Park Seo-Bo’s Final Écritures Go On View at White Cube
The artist’s last works were “painting diaries” that captured the interplay of physical and transcendental dimensions that defined his existence.
‘Sell Painting, Buy Land’: MAHKU Brings Voices of Indigenous Resistance to Art Basel Miami Beach
Observer spoke with the Brazilian collective about art as a tool of Indigenous resistance.
Observer’s Top Five Pieces Not to Miss at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024
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Dreaming in Color in Wynwood: An Interview Artist and Muralist Karol Stefanini
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Though Champagne and other sparkling varietals are typically served as a welcome beverage or during a special toast, they can also be used to enhance your festive feast as a curated pairing.
A Beginner’s Guide To Vietnam
Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the Southeast Asian country of Vietnam has come into its own as a travel hotspot with homegrown soul and world-class hotels.
A Design Lover’s Guide to São Paulo
Aside from the art scene, São Paulo has been attracting visitors (and chefs) from around the world with its growing culinary landscape, renowned for its diverse restaurants, spirited nightlife and sprawling shopping districts.
The West Village Insider Guide: Where Old New York Meets Next New York
Skip the TikTok lines and discover where Village veterans actually eat, drink and hang—from centuries-old jazz clubs to tomorrow’s next hot spots.
The Essentials With Rachel Bilson: Goop, ‘The O.C.’ and Juicy Tracksuits
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How Much ‘Magnificent 7’ Companies Spend on Protecting Their CEOs
Tech companies spends millions of dollars annually on security expenses for high-profile CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Jensen Huang.
How Trump’s Economic Policies Could Reshape the Electric Vehicle Industry
Trump’s proposed EV policies could mean bad news for carmakers and EV consumers.
Who Is David Sacks, Trump’s Newly Appointed ‘A.I. and Crypto Czar?’
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Streaming’s ‘Squid Game’ Dilemma: Can Non-English Content Drive Both Subscribers and Revenue?
Netflix said more than 60 percent of its subscribers watched at least one Korean title on the platform last year.
Sam Altman Clarifies OpenAI’s ‘Tension’ With Microsoft (and Elon Musk)
“There’s not ‘no tension,’ but on the whole our incentives are really aligned.”
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A gang of misfits conspire to steal maple syrup in this six-episode series that could have been boiled down further.
‘Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld’ Review: A Stellar Supernatural Animated Series
Based on elements of Chinese mythology, Netflix’s new animated show is an exciting, heartfelt watch for all ages.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 Just Dropped with a Host of New A.I. Features
Spotify Wrapped has become an eagerly awaited annual tradition for the audio streamer’s more than 640 million users.
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Billionaire Trader Alex Gerko Is Betting on A.I.’s Promise in Mathematics
Could mathematics become the next field transformed by A.I.?
Early Sales and Excitement at Art Basel Miami Beach Signal Revived Optimism
“There is an appetite for great things, and the market feels like it’s coming back,” reported Larry Gagosian.
Despite Creative Hubris, Artists Are Quietly Embracing A.I. in Their Work
As A.I. image and video generators advance, a growing minority of artists are embracing the tools with open arms.
The Art of Shipping Art: How Works Are Moved to and from the Fairs
“Art fairs drive our economy,” says Sique Spence, director of New York’s Nancy Hoffman Gallery.
Rapper’s Delight: Three American Photographers Shine in ‘HIP HOP – Living a Dream’ at Galerie Bene Taschen
Music is the driving force in all of the images in this group show.
Untitled Art Miami Beach and NADA Kick Off Miami Art Week in a Cautious Market That Rewards Ambition
Collectors are becoming more selective, and many buyers remarked that it was hard to stay excited when so many booths looked similar.
Fei-Fei Li’s Startup Allows You to Walk in the 3D World of Edward Hopper Paintings
The startup’s A.I. models can turn famous artworks like Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” into 3D worlds.
Divine Voices: How Art and Religion Intersect in Janet Cardiff’s ‘Forty Part Motet’
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“MARY MARY” at The Artist’s Garden Adds Women’s Voices to the Public Art Dialogue
This outdoor exhibition space above the Temple underground station is the world’s only public art garden focused on work by women.
Amid the A.I. Boom, These States Have Become Data Center Hubs
A.I. data centers are continuing to eat up vast amounts of electricity, especially in states like Virginia, Texas and California.
Kyle Abraham On the Genesis of ‘Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful’
In it, the choreographer ponders the aging body and mind, the anxiety of possible futures, the miracles of nature, empathy and the fragile uncertainty of life.
The Best Holiday-Themed Novels to Put You in the Christmas Spirit
These books are the season’s ultimate cheat code.
Elon Musk’s xAI Just Doubled Its Valuation to $50B—Here Are 4 Biggest Winners
Several backers of Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of X are now set to receive a windfall from their investments in xAI.
Framing Art History’s Most Famous Friendships—and Fallouts
For many, many artists, friendships with creative peers have been essential to success.
Trump Considers Naming an ‘A.I. Czar’—With Elon Musk and China at Center
Elon Musk could play a major role in Trump’s appointment of the “A.I. czar.”
The Golden Age of Espionage: Why Spy Thrillers Are Booming on Streaming
TV has always been good at spy shows, but these are boom times, with Michael Fassbender joining in the action with ‘The Agency’ and Keira Knightley with ‘Black Doves.’ Why are we so fixated on the intelligence game?
‘Die Frau ohne Schatten’ at the Met Is Full of Beauty and Surprises
This revival makes a compelling argument for pulling the opera out of storage more often.
An Insider’s Guide to Boston
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