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Inside YAGP’s 2026 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala

Hosting the evening was Misty Copeland, the trailblazing former ABT principal who remains one of the most recognizable names in dance, with Tamar...

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Christa Terry

The Vintage Leica Market Is Surging as Analog Photography Finds New Devotees

Geographically, the strongest growth in this market segment is currently concentrated in the U.S., alongside key markets in China and Japan.

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Elisa Carollo

Art Brussels Keeps Getting Better at Being Itself

This fair remains a quietly essential stop on the European art calendar.

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Nicolas Vamvouklis

The 2026 Ford Maverick Lobo Turns a Working Vehicle into a Pleasurable Street Machine

There's just one problem. When an engineer asks a 2.0-liter build to hit 0-60 mph in under six seconds after towing 2,000 lbs., the result is...

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John Scott Lewinski

Christie’s Locks in the $450 Million S.I. Newhouse Collection

Jackson Pollock’s 'Number 7A' and Constantin Brâncuși’s 'Danaïde,' each with an estimate in the $100 million range, will lead the single-owner,...

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Elisa Carollo

The Stanford Economist Studying A.I.’s Jobs Impact Is ‘Mindfully Optimistic’

Economist Erik Brynjolfsson breaks down A.I.’s impact on early careers, the rise of vibe-coding and why human agency will define the future of work.

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Caffeinated Cocktails Are Having a More Refined Moment

As coffee culture matures, bars are building more deliberate, better-built drinks for discerning customers.

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Allie Lebos

The 12 Most Scenic Tennis Courts Around the World

From the Amalfi Coast to Montauk, these are the hotel courts where the view is the real competition.

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Paul Jebara

In “Trading Beauty,” Valentina Castellani Makes the Case That Markets and Masterpieces Have Always Been Inseparable

Artworks, she argues, have never been made in a vacuum, and so understanding the market is an essential part of understanding the art.

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Dan Duray

Valerie Mercer and the Long Work of Putting African American Art Where It Belongs

The DIA's lead curator of African American art discusses what it means to move a collection from the margins of a museum to its literal center.

24.04.2026 1

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Christa Terry

Aidan Gomez’s Cohere Acquires Germany’s Aleph Alpha in Sovereign A.I. Push

Aidan Gomez’s Cohere buys Aleph Alpha to expand in Europe, building a sovereign A.I. alternative to U.S. and Chinese tech giants.

24.04.2026 1

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

In Dancehall and Reggaetón’s Evolution, MCA Chicago Charts a Global Awakening

"Dancing the Revolution" traces the journey of two genres from the margins of Caribbean working-class life to the center of contemporary art and...

24.04.2026 3

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Elisa Carollo

The SAT Isn’t the Problem. Access to Prep Is.

As debates over standardized testing resurface, Acely’s Ron Schneidermann argues that the real inequity lies not in the SAT itself, but in unequal...

24.04.2026 1

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How Writer CEO May Habib Transforms Language Tech Into Enterprise A.I.

Writer co-founder CEO May Habib details how her company helps enterprises deploy A.I. at scale. As competitors chase hype, Writer focuses on control,...

24.04.2026 3

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Tim keary

Melbourne’s Best Wine Bars, Where It’s About More Than Just a Glass

Somewhere between a restaurant and a bar, wine bars in Melbourne are driven by proximity to local wine regions and a preference for casual, friendly...

24.04.2026 2

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Caitlin White

One Fine Show: “Lucas Samaras – Sitting, Standing, Walking, Looking” at the Art Institute of Chicago

Samaras found in the Polaroid a tool for self-transformation that no one has ever quite matched.

24.04.2026 2

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Dan Duray

Sound On: Listening Bars Are Making People Pay Attention Again

As nightlife evolves, these rooms offer something quieter and more deliberate, built around music, atmosphere and a different pace.

24.04.2026 4

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Alia Akkam

The Personality Problem at the Heart of A.I. Trading

The evolution of A.I. trading systems marks a shift from analysis to action. Bitget’s Gracy Chen examines how these systems are reshaping trading...

23.04.2026 7

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Gracy Chen

In an Age of Image Overload, AIPAD’s The Photography Show Reminds Us What a Photograph Can Do

The breadth of the presentations reaffirmed the medium’s relevance across generations and geographies.

23.04.2026 7

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Elisa Carollo

In Chelsea, Canal 47 and Max Levai Are Betting On Collaboration

As the economics of running a gallery grow more demanding, cooperation is replacing competition as the operating logic for a new generation of...

23.04.2026 7

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Elisa Carollo

The Swedish Moment: How Design Is Powering Unicorn Growth

As A.I. lowers the barriers to building products and investors demand greater discipline, Pond Design’s Johanna Augustin argues that Sweden’s...

23.04.2026 6

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Johanna augustin

The $96 Million de Gunzburg Collection Just Set a New Bar for Design at Auction

The Lalanne works alone generated $64.7 million, reshaping expectations for the global design market in the process.

23.04.2026 7

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Elisa Carollo

A Museum-Quality Pink Gold Patek Philippe Reference 1518 Will Hit the Block This June

The top lot in Phillips' New York Watch Auction: XIV is fresh to market and previously unknown, with a high estimate of $2.4 million.

23.04.2026 4

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Christa Terry

MrBeast Taps His Mom for Wedding Loan as He Reinvests All Earnings in Business

The YouTube star says his focus on reinvesting profits into Beast Industries leaves little room for personal spending, even for his own wedding.

23.04.2026 5

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

A Theater Lover’s Guide to London’s West End

Where to book the tickets, land the table and enjoy it all, all within a few blocks of London’s busiest stages.

23.04.2026 6

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Lindsay Cohn

At Kyoto’s Imperial Hotel, a New Stay in a Historic Space

One of Japan’s most storied hospitality brands debuts its first property in Kyoto.

23.04.2026 6

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Juliet Izon

Diane Keaton’s Collection Heads to Bonhams, Revealing a Life Shaped by Singular Taste

Spanning fashion, film memorabilia and fine art, the series of four sales will paint an intimate portrait of one of Hollywood's most distinctive...

22.04.2026 7

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Elisa Carollo

Anne Wojcicki on 23andMe’s Second Life

After a data breach and collapse, Anne Wojcicki is rebuilding 23andMe as a nonprofit aimed at democratizing large-scale genetic research.

22.04.2026 4

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Sissi Cao

Victoria Beckham Turns Around Her Fashion Brand After Years of Losses

After a long stretch of losses, Beckham says her namesake business is finally thriving, seeing double-digit revenue growth. The former Spice Girl says...

22.04.2026 5

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

One Fine Show: “Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910-1945” at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

This time period has much to teach us, especially when it comes to the nefarious mingling of art and politics.

22.04.2026 10

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Dan Duray

The Best New Discoveries of Milan Art Week 2026

At both miart and Paris Internationale, next-generation talents pushed painting, sculpture and installation art into unstable yet compelling...

22.04.2026 8

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Elisa Carollo

How MEGA Art Fair Became Milan Art Week’s Social Club

"We are still an art fair and sales matter, but we are also trying to build a different kind of connection between galleries and audiences," founder...

22.04.2026 8

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Elisa Carollo

The 10 Best Men’s Suits for a Relaxed, Well-Dressed Spring

Soft shoulders, natural fabrics and generous cuts have replaced the structured skinny suit as menswear's default. Here are 10 worth buying right now.

22.04.2026 7

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Paul Jebara

Legendary Educator Esther Wojcicki and Former Student Launch $10M A.I. Health Fund

Esther Wojcicki and Mary Minno unveil a new fund and residency program to help academic founders build A.I. health care startups.

22.04.2026 7

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

The Best Destinations for a Foodie-Focused Mother-Daughter Trip Out West

From wine country mainstays to desert dining, here's where to go for a culinary-focused girls' trip out West.

22.04.2026 6

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Allie Lebos

How 1% for the Planet CEO Kate Williams Drives Corporate Giving Amid Nonprofit Crunch

Kate Williams is expanding 1% for the Planet, co-founded by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, driving record corporate donations worldwide.

22.04.2026 10

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Why Robots Observe, But Humans Still Decide

As data centers scale and autonomous systems become more common, Micropolis Robotics’ Alexander Rugaev unpacks an operational boundary: machines can...

21.04.2026 10

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Alexander rugaev

Apple’s New CEO John Ternus Faces Test Leading Former Rivals and Senior Peers

Apple selects longtime executive John Ternus as its new CEO, signaling continuity while facing challenges in A.I. and breakthrough products.

21.04.2026 8

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Sissi Cao

Are Companies’ A.I. Ambitions on a Collision Course With Their Sustainability Goals?

GaiaLens’ Seb Kirk examines a growing tension at the heart of corporate innovation. As companies accelerate A.I. adoption, rising energy demands and...

21.04.2026 7

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Old Meets New at Bar Ferdinando, as a Carroll Gardens Classic Enters Its Next Chapter

In the former home of Ferdinando's Focacceria, Sal Lamboglia blends legacy dishes with a new all-day format that runs from coffee to cocktails.

21.04.2026 6

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Courtney Iseman

Paris Internationale Expands to Milan, Testing New Ground

Paris Internationale’s first edition in Milan drew a mix of curiosity and confidence, with early sales and strong participation suggesting...

21.04.2026 8

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Sarah Moroz

Lukas Amacher Is Building a Chatbot for the Art World

The next time you scan a QR code at an opening, you may find yourself conversing with a digital docent.

21.04.2026 7

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Christa Terry

What Happens When a Sitter Hates Their Portrait?

The best portrait painters are part artist, part diplomat and part psychologist—and even then, there are no guarantees.

21.04.2026 7

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Daniel Grant

miart’s Three-Tier Experiment Reflects a Changing Milan

At its 30th edition, miart spread galleries across three floors in a move that unsettled some exhibitors while sharpening distinctions between its...

20.04.2026 8

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Sarah Moroz

The 14 Executives Now Driving Anthropic’s Future After Its Labs Buildout

Mike Krieger and Ben Mann now head Anthropic Labs as the company reshapes leadership ahead of its high-stakes IPO.

20.04.2026 10

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Rachel Curry

At Edinburgh’s Lyla, Stuart Ralston Extends Hospitality Upstairs

The chef has added four rooms above his Michelin-starred restaurant, turning a long dinner into a short walk upstairs.

20.04.2026 7

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Emily Zemler

Travel Consciously at California’s Most Sustainably-Driven Hotels

From the coastline to the vineyards, California’s sustainable hotels are rewriting the rulebook on luxury.

20.04.2026 7

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Allie Lebos

Jean Cooney Is Back at Creative Time and Ready to Take New Risks

She has built a career around staging impossible projects in improbable places.

20.04.2026 7

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Dan Duray

Charles Chemin Has Been Training to Lead Watermill His Whole Life

"I feel lucky. To prolong a 42-year-long, almost filial relation and 33 years of work companionship in a form of artistic dialogue beyond death is a...

18.04.2026 8

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Dan Duray

Connie Ballmer Gives Record $80M to NPR as Public Media Faces Cuts

Connie Ballmer’s $80 million donation will help fund NPR’s digital strategy as public broadcasters confront funding cuts and uncertain budgets.

17.04.2026 9

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly