Art, Gender and Aging Through the Eyes of the Women of Westbeth
“Because of general expectations, and because some of them did have kids, the women would wind up taking care of the household and leaving their art aside.”
‘Lonely Planet’ Review: Laura Dern Rom-Com Is A Better Travel Ad Than Movie
This Laura Dern-Liam Hemsworth rom-com isn’t bad, exactly. Just chemistry-free and unconvincing.
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Group of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Survivors Amid Nuclear Tensions
A Japanese grassroots movement made up of atomic bomb survivors has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
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Closing Soon: Kristin Walsh’s ‘The working end’ at Petzel Gallery
Don’t miss your chance to see this sculptor’s uncanny and anomalous engines.
‘Energies’ at Swiss Institute Explores the Power of Community
Works in the show span local and global concerns, addressing the range of energy and eco inequalities tied to socio-economic dependencies.
Low Expectations Led to Fair Results During Frieze Week’s London Evening Sales
Sellers were forced to adjust to the buyers’ market, with many lots selling at or just below their low estimates.
Frieze Returns to London: Here’s Are This Year’s Highlights
For all the talk about Paris versus London, Mumbai and New Delhi were the cities at top of mind as we navigated this year’s fairs.
One Fine Show: ‘Consuelo Kanaga, Catch the Spirit’ at SFMOMA
Across all her work, Kanaga seems to have been conscious that she was capturing a world that was in the process of dramatic change.
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The Smooth and Smoky Mezcals to Try Now
While mezcal can certainly be used across a wide range of cocktails, ranging from negronis to margaritas, a high-quality bottle is best sipped straight.
How Diego Oka’s Pandemic Pottery Hobby Evolved Into an Eight-Course Tasting Menu
At the end of each meal, guests will be given one of Oka’s spoons to take home.
Where to Find the Most Unique Desserts in Los Angeles
Between renowned bakeries that create croissants and macaroons that rival what you’d find in Paris to Michelin Guide restaurants that end your meal with a bang, it’s easy to satisfy your sweet tooth in L.A.
15 Haunted Hotels for an Elevated Spooky Getaway
Discover luxury stays where the amenities include unexplained phenomena and centuries-old spirits.
Monkey Thief Delivers as a Hell’s Kitchen Drop-in for Playful Cocktails
If you find yourself looking for a pre-dinner drink somewhere near West 47th Street and Ninth Avenue without catching the
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A.I. May Offer a Solution to America’s Gaping Mental Health Care Shortage
A.I. mental health care companies are cropping up to fill a widening shortage of therapists.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Robotaxi Reveal Is Filled With Glamour But Missing Details
Tesla’s new ‘Cybercab’ will be priced at below $30,000 and begin production in 2026, according to Elon Musk.
A.I.’s Sweep Reignites Debate Over Whether It’s Time to Modernize the Nobel Prizes
A.I.-focused researchers have already won two of the prestigious Nobel Prizes this year.
Honda Executives Dish Out on Measured Electric Vehicle Plans at Rare Meeting
“We are going back to the starting point to create a completely new platform, from zero,” said Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe.
How Will A.I. Regulation Move Forward in the US After California’s SB 1047 Veto?
California’s latest A.I. bill is null and void, but efforts to regulate A.I. are still moving forward.
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The Violent Beauty of Botis Seva’s BLKDOG
It’s at once unsettling and gorgeous.
‘The Apprentice’ Review: A Young Trump In Search of Money, Power And Respect
Donald Trump has been such inescapable figure in American culture that the question is what could a serious movie about him actually have to say at this point? As it turns out, the answer is somewhere in between “a lot” and “nothing new.”
‘We Live In Time’ Review: Great Moments Don’t Add Up To A Great Film
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield’s performances deliver real emotional intimacy, but this weepy romantic drama just never coheres.
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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.
The Most Powerful Public Relations Firms—And the People Behind Them
The most powerful people in PR today know that “public relations” is just a fraction of what it takes to succeed in 2024. They understand how and why the game is changing. They embrace technology and data creatively to engage and inspire new audiences. They grow with their clients, retaining big, established accounts for decades while recruiting and/or building the Next Big Thing. They are role models for the next generation of PR hopefuls, not just for their success but for their commitment to improving and diversifying their industry. They are champions of the greatest stories ever told—and the ones we can’t wait to hear.
The Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management
The fixers to call when you’re in a bind—or (as the wise already know) to help prevent PR disasters in the first place.
Marketplace
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10 Best CBD Companies to Buy From in 2024: Honest Reviews & Guide
Despite strong competition from nine impressive challengers, Colorado Botanicals tops our list of the best CBD companies to buy from in 2024.
5 Strongest CBD Gummies: Best CBD Gummies of 2024
We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 strongest CBD gummies for pain, sleep, anxiety and stress to save you time and money.
10 Best CBD Gummies for Anxiety and Stress
Although Colorado Botanicals and its line of CBD gummies ranked first, and we found them to be the best CBD gummies for anxiety, they’re not the only CBD brand with a lot to brag about. The nine other competitors on our list have many qualities that help them stand out in a highly saturated market.
10 Best CBD Oils: Best for Pain, Sleep & Anxiety of 2024
After carefully reviewing and testing dozens of the top CBD brands, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best CBD oils to buy in 2024.
10 Best CBD Oil for Dogs: Best for Anxiety, Pain & Arthritis
A guide to our carefully selected picks for the top CBD oils for dogs in 2024 to soothe anxiety, pain and arthritis.
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How Denver Art Museum Is Looping Indigenous Communities into Its Program
“The impact of Indigenous people on the collection is fundamental,” says DAM director Christoph Heinrich.
Rockets to the Future: The Car-Consciousness Art of Jason Rhoades
A soon-to-close show at Hauser & Wirth in New York showcases what a vigorous and deeply involved storyteller the artist was.
Coco Fusco’s New Public Project Brings the History of New York’s Migrants to the Streets
By juxtaposing historical images with contemporary photographs, Fusco challenges the narrative that migrants are a destabilizing force in the city’s fabric.
How Artist Brendan Fernandes Is Decolonizing Architecture Without Tearing It Down
“For me, it is not about dismantling a system or structure in a physical sense but finding growth to rebuild within what already exists.”
NSU Art Museum Director Bonnie Clearwater On the Gift of ‘Surrounded Islands’
It put Miami on the art world’s map and elevated Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s global renown.
Navajo Artist Emmi Whitehorse’s Symbolic Landscapes Offer a Path to Reconnection With Nature
Her new work captures subtle shifts of light, space and color, translating fleeting physical sensations and spiritual vibrations into multisensory experiences.
‘Disclaimer’ Review: Alfonso Cuarón’s Thriller Is Must-See TV
The new miniseries is pulpy and plot-packed, and it’s sure to be your newest TV obsession.
At Lisson Gallery, Josh Kline Presents the Spoils of a Social Media Ransacked World
The artist’s rhetoric of literality and resistance to obfuscating the viewer won’t explain away the obviousness of “Social Media,” but they’re not meant to.
BFI London Film Festival Premiere: Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’
Steve McQueen—a director who understands we can only look forward by looking back—gives us a new lens through which to examine WWII in this masterful film.
At Venice’s Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Chef Vania Ghedini’s Menu Is a Taste of Italy
For me, when someone comes to order, it’s like they’re coming to my home,” chef Vania Ghedini tells Observer. “I think of it like when the grandchildren come home, and the grandmother just wants to feed them.”
Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Latest Show in London Tackles Disillusionment and Political Polarization
“It seems that at this moment in the world inundated with “social” media, we have become less sociable.”
Melinda French Gates Launches a $250M Open Call to Bolster Women’s Health
The philanthropist plans to dole out millions to organizations working to improve the physical and mental health of women.
‘The Listeners’ Offers a Chilling Take On Disillusionment and American Despair
Even when you know where this story is going, the opera drags you into its undertow.
The Fall Escapes Just a Short Road Trip from Los Angeles
Escaping the coastal hustle and bustle of L.A. can be accomplished in under three hours, whether you’re looking for charming mountain towns like Big Bear and Idyllwild or vast desert retreats like Joshua Tree.
Observer’s Guide to the Must-See Shows Opening During Frieze Week
The shows opening this week have themes ranging from political critique and surrealist mysticism to deeply personal explorations of human emotion.
Activating Chicago: How One Cultural Agency Is Transforming the City’s Art Scene
The second edition of CXW demonstrated the strength and vibrancy of the Windy City’s art community.
How Far Can China’s Giant Economic Stimulus Package Go?
China’s stimulus package is a strong monetary response, but fails to address structural issues.
The Essentials With ABT’s Isabella Boylston: Book Club, Dior Lip Oil and Swan Lake
The prima ballerina discusses a career-changing role, what she’s prepping for next and her pre-performance routine.