Michael Kimmelman named architecture critic for The New York Times. [Mediabistro]
Damien Hirst designs the album cover for the new Red Hot Chilli Peppers album. [NYM]
Volkswagen partners with MoMA. [AOL]
Record prices for George Stubbs and Thomas Gainsborough at Christie’s London Old Masters sale. [Bloomberg]
Williamsburg pool parties find a new home. [WNYC]