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Hanging by a Thread: Inside the Death-Defying World of Rappel Graffiti

"Painting on the rope is like a trip, a runner's high. You won't get it every single time, but you will be chasing it every time," street artist Zwon...

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J. Scott Orr

The 2026 Whitney Biennial Delivers American Art for a Fractured Age

Across the Biennial, artists trace the afterlives of empire, technological distortion and ecological collapse—theirs is a world struggling to...

yesterday 2

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Elisa Carollo

Vacheron Constantin Borrows the Luxury Concours d’ Elegance Concept from the Auto World

Collectors submit their timepieces knowing that the only prize is the prestige of the win and the acknowledgment that a watch represents the apex of...

yesterday 2

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Roberta Naas

Chris Kempczinski’s Viral Burger Bite Shows the Limits of CEO Authenticity

A viral Big Arch Burger clip puts McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski at the center of a debate over whether corporate leaders should perform...

yesterday 2

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Rachel Curry

Costco CEO Ron Vachris Pledges to Return Tariff Refunds to Shoppers

Ron Vachris reinforces Costco’s low-price legacy, promising to return tariff refunds and strengthen the retailer’s bond with loyal members.

yesterday 2

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Ambassadors Clubhouse Brings Punjabi Fine Dining to New York

The buzzy NoMad opening from London's JKS Restaurants arrives with a 50,000-person waitlist, lavish interiors and an opulent Punjabi menu.

yesterday 3

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Liz Provencher

One Fine Show: “Ann Hamilton, still and moving • the tactile image” at the Cleveland Museum of Art

Using light and texture, she transforms archival museum objects into enigmatic visual presences that feel both ancient and newly discovered.

yesterday 2

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Dan Duray

London Saw Few Auction Shakeups as Guarantees Steadied the Market

Auction houses have become remarkably adept at preserving market confidence through meticulously calibrated scripts and prearranged deals, even as the...

yesterday 3

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Elisa Carollo

A.I. Adoption Without Literacy Is a Governance Risk

Trilateral Research’s Amelia Williams unpacks the governance risks emerging from rapid enterprise A.I. adoption, arguing that the debate has focused...

yesterday 4

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Amelia williams

Inside the Global Art Fair Wars

Put simply: Art Basel changes cities, Frieze joins them and the rest observe from the regional margins.

yesterday 4

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Paco barragán

How Pickle’s Brian McMahon and Julia O’Mara Are Building the Airbnb of Clothing

Pickle founders Brian McMahon and Julia O’Mara discuss building their peer-to-peer clothing rental app and turning Gen Z closets into a marketplace.

yesterday 3

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

How Harry Styles Became the Most Watched Man in Fashion: His Style Evolution

From skinny jeans and a boyband blazer to a Gucci gown on the cover of Vogue, the English singer has never met a boundary he couldn't blur.

yesterday 4

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Paul Jebara

Crypto Has Been Renting Access to the Financial System. Kraken Just Bought In.

Paybis’ Konstantins Vasilenko analyzes a breakthrough that could reshape how digital asset firms interact with the traditional financial system....

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Konstantins vasilenko

Karen Gunderson and the Subtle Complexity of Black

She's known for deftly translating the rhythms of moving water into carefully constructed two-dimensional compositions using a palette of blacks.

previous day 3

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John Scott Lewinski

In Pursuit of Powder: Catskiing Colorado’s Remote Irwin Backcountry

Near Crested Butte, Irwin's remote terrain turns catskiing into a day of untouched powder, high-altitude nerves and triumphant après.

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Katherine Parker-Magyar

Apple TV Chief Eddy Cue Brings His Formula 1 Passion to Streaming and Apps

Apple’s services chief Eddy Cue is betting big on Formula 1, launching U.S. race coverage on Apple TV and weaving the sport across Apple’s ecosystem.

previous day 3

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

“Abstract Expressionists: The Women” Adds an Essential Chapter to the Movement’s History

The show revisits the contributions of 32 visionary artists who helped expand the language of Abstract Expressionism beyond its early centers.

previous day 4

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Mary Gregory

Netflix Leaves WBD Fight With $2.8B and a New Identity Question

After losing WBD to Paramount Skydance, Netflix walks away with $2.8 billion but faces new questions about its next phase of growth.

previous day 3

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Brandon Katz

Sotheby’s Opens the London Spring Marquee Sales With a £131M White-Glove Night

The auction house's solid, carefully staged £131 million performance suggests that renewed market confidence is holding despite the turbulence...

previous day 3

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Elisa Carollo

The Best Men’s Running Shoes, From Carbon-Plated Rockets to Everyday Workhorses

The foam arms race is just getting started. Here's what to lace up when the weather finally cooperates.

previous day 4

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Paul Jebara

Paul Singer’s Toyota Campaign Tests the Limits of Japan’s Corporate Tradition

By forcing Toyota to raise its takeover bid for Toyota Industries, Paul Singer delivered a major activist victory in Japan’s corporate stronghold.

previous day 5

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Ivan Castano

Can Copyright Survive the Age of A.I.?

American University’s Linda Bloss-Baum examines how A.I. is stress-testing the foundations of U.S. copyright law. As litigation, licensing...

wednesday 5

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Linda Bloss-Baum

The Best Classic Books That Feel Surprisingly Contemporary

A great read can offer both insights into the present and a reminder that societies have faced similar crises before.

wednesday 3

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Nick Hilden

Brenda Frazier, Debutante of the Century: The Dark Side of America’s Most Famous Socialite

The tragic story of Brenda Frazier—and what it reveals about fame, beauty and the original influencers who came before Instagram.

wednesday 5

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Jennifer Ashley Wright

Our Favorite Looks From the 2026 Grand Dîner du Louvre

A guest list spanning aristocracy, finance, fashion and film highlighted the event’s growing status as one of the most exclusive gatherings of Paris...

wednesday 4

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Christa Terry

The Long View: 11 Art Books That Ask Us to Look Again

In an art world defined by speed and spectacle, the most meaningful books invite us to pause, deepen our understanding and learn to see with greater...

wednesday 4

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Megan Fox Kelly

Looking Back on the Hotel Industry’s Most Influential Women of the 20th Century

Whether you’re fascinated by the controversial life of Leona Helmsley or want to learn more about one of California’s first African American hotel...

wednesday 5

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Allie Lebos

Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters Open Up on Why Netflix Walked Away From WBD

Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters say Paramount Skydance overpaid for WBD and warn the deal could mean layoffs and fewer productions across Hollywood.

wednesday 5

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Saleah Blancaflor

Timo Kappeller’s Superpower Is Merging Institutional Rigor With Commercial Momentum

With experience spanning galleries and non-traditional institutions, he has learned to balance slow-burn artistic development with the speed required...

wednesday 4

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Dan Duray

Marc Straus and Graham Wilson On Joining Forces Across Generations

In a market where galleries are expected to scale without structural support, the veteran dealer and Swivel Gallery founder are combining legacy...

wednesday 5

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Elisa Carollo

Where to Stay in Santa Ynez Valley, California’s Next Great Wine Destination

Just a few hours north of Los Angeles, the rural vineyard town of Santa Ynez Valley boasts some of California's most picturesque hotels.

wednesday 3

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Caitlin White

Sam Altman Caught in Fallout From Dario Amodei’s Pentagon Standoff

Sam Altman scrambles to contain fallout from a rushed Pentagon deal that reshaped Silicon Valley’s AI rivalry.

03.03.2026 4

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Here’s What You Missed Off Frieze at Felix, BUTTER and Beyond

L.A. Art Week has become a fully realized decentralized market powered by satellite platforms and independent spaces.

03.03.2026 4

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Jordan Riefe

How L.A. Consolidates Cultural Capital on Its Own Terms

Here, value extends beyond acquisition, shaped by a system that prizes narrative scalability as much as institutional or market validation.

03.03.2026 4

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Natalie kawam yang

From Normal People to Gucci Precision: Paul Mescal’s Style Evolution

The Irish actor went from an unknown with a silver chain to one of the most watched men on any red carpet. Here's every look that got him there.

03.03.2026 4

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Paul Jebara

Museums May One Day Predict Cultural Participation Through Facial Recognition

In the future, microexpression analysis could reshape how museums design marketing campaigns and craft exhibition narratives.

03.03.2026 10

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Elisa Carollo

Bezel CEO Quaid Walker Brings Prediction Markets to Luxury Watches

Quaid Walker’s Bezel joins forces with Kalshi to let users trade on luxury watch prices, brand moves and industry rumors for as little as $1.

03.03.2026 9

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Can the Luxury Market’s Experience-Led Reset Be a Blueprint for the Art Market’s Next Act?

The art industry still has meaningful ground to cover in responding to behavioral shifts among HNW individuals that adjacent industries are already...

03.03.2026 10

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Elisa Carollo

Don Lemon and the Creator Class Rethink Media Power

Don Lemon joins ESPN's Pablo Torre and comedians Gianmarco Soresi and Jay Jurden to debate trust, authenticity and the risks of running a media...

03.03.2026 3

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Tom samiljan

Jet Set: The Best Travel Scarves

From airport AC survival to après-dinner polish, these plush wraps earn their seat in your carry-on.

03.03.2026 10

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Morgan Halberg

Block, A.I. and the Front-Running of the Curve

Quant’s Yousef Khalili explores Block’s layoffs as a structural test of whether A.I. has evolved from a productivity enhancer into a headcount...

03.03.2026 4

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Yousef Khalili

Greg Abel’s First Shareholder Letter: Same Playbook, Minus Warren Buffett’s Folksy Flair

In his debut shareholder letter, Berkshire CEO Greg Abel vowed to preserve the company’s key cultural values.

02.03.2026 4

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

The Top Lots to Watch in the March London Sales

Blue-chip works by Moore, Bacon, Monet, Richter, Picasso and Magritte will test the resilience of the global art market after November’s...

02.03.2026 7

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Elisa Carollo

Block’s A.I. Layoffs Signal a Tipping Point for White-Collar Work

IDCA CEO Mehdi Paryavi examines Block’s A.I.-driven layoffs as an early signal of a structural shift in the global labor market. As leaders from...

02.03.2026 4

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Mehdi Paryavi

The 2026 Genesis GV60: All Shine, No Swagger

For all its intriguing design touches, it simply doesn’t compare to other electric cars in its segment in terms of the driving experience.

02.03.2026 6

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Neal Pollack

Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse Lands at Wynn Las Vegas With Caviar Cannolis and Colossal Cuts

At Wynn Las Vegas, Sartiano trades subtlety for scale, building an Italian steakhouse engineered for excess.

02.03.2026 9

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Andy Wang

At NOMAD St. Moritz, a Cohesive Vision of Lived Aesthetics

Vintage modernism and contemporary experimentation met seamlessly, reinforcing this fair’s reputation for refined yet adventurous curation.

02.03.2026 3

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Alistair Macqueen

Why Malibu Remains the Ideal Weekend Escape

Malibu's charm as a coastal escape endures, even after fire, loss and change.

02.03.2026 20

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Allie Lebos

The Best Fashion From the 2026 SAG Actor Awards Red Carpet

Before the envelopes opened, the tailoring did the talking.

02.03.2026 10

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Morgan Halberg

The Gospel of More, According to the Late Iris Apfel

From White House restoration projects to a modeling contract at 97, a visual history of the woman who proved more is always more.

01.03.2026 10

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Paul Jebara