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From the Rockies to Big Sky: The Best Ski Resorts in the U.S. for the Ultimate Snowy Getaway

From the Rockies to Big Sky: The Best Ski Resorts in the U.S. for the Ultimate Snowy Getaway

Peak ski season is here, which means it's time to plan that snowy getaway you've been contemplating. There are plenty of stunning alpine escapes...

yesterday 10

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Morgan Halberg

For Collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Art Offers New Ways to See the World

For Collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Art Offers New Ways to See the World

Art collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. Riccardo Ghilardi Contour / Getty Images Italian art collector, museum founder and philanthropist...

yesterday 3

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Elisa Carollo

The Most Romantic Hotels in London

The Most Romantic Hotels in London

Romance can mean different things to different people, but we can all agree that there’s nothing better than a romantic hotel experience—whether...

yesterday 2

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Emily Zemler

Streaming Is Making Live Sports More Expensive and Becoming a Fan Harder

Streaming Is Making Live Sports More Expensive and Becoming a Fan Harder

Netflix’s two Christmas NFL games both performed well in the U.S., but were down from the three-game linear average of last season Icon Sportswire...

yesterday 2

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Brandon Katz

Don’t Miss: Julia Felsenthal’s “Low Visibility” at JDJ

Don’t Miss: Julia Felsenthal’s “Low Visibility” at JDJ

An installation view of Felsenthal’s stirring show of small and medium watercolors at JDJ. Photo by Inna Svyatsky/@installshots.art. Image courtesy...

yesterday 1

Observer

Cnaan Hamburger

Stack Exchange Founder Pledges to Give Away Half His Wealth in 5 Years

Stack Exchange's Jeff Atwood is donating half of his wealth to bolster access to the "American dream."

yesterday 20

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Avant-Garde Filmmaker David Lynch Leaves Behind a Dual Legacy

Lynch was a painter and sometimes sculptor represented, beginning in 2022, by Pace.

yesterday 1

Observer

Christa Terry

L.A. Museums Launch a $12M Emergency Fund as Felix and Frieze Go Ahead as Planned

"The decision to move forward is based on dozens of conversations with artists, galleries, collectors, curators and institutions," the fair wrote...

yesterday 0

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Elisa Carollo

Wall Street CEOs Are Eagerly Awaiting Trump’s Pro-Business Policies

Expectations for a pro-business climate under the incoming Trump administration has lifted the spirits of major bank executives.

yesterday 10

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, an LA Native, Weighs In on Wildfire’s Impact on Insurance

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, an LA Native, Weighs In on Wildfire’s Impact on Insurance

BlackRock’s Larry Fink warned of a lengthy recovery process for his hometown of Los Angeles. Sean Gallup/Getty Images The ongoing Los Angeles...

previous day 9

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

‘Back in Action’ Review: Cameron Diaz And Jamie Foxx In Just Okay Spy Thriller

‘Back in Action’ Review: Cameron Diaz And Jamie Foxx In Just Okay Spy Thriller

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx in Back In Action. John Wilson/Courtesy of Netflix Although Hollywood is currently entangled in a torrid love affair...

previous day 8

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Emily Zemler

Sotheby’s Reveals a Cross-Category Mix of Luxe Lots in Its First Auction In Saudi Arabia

Sotheby’s Reveals a Cross-Category Mix of Luxe Lots in Its First Auction In Saudi Arabia

Fernando Botero, Society Woman, 2003 (estimate: $800,000-1,200,000). Courtesy of Sotheby's Shortly after announcing a staggering $1 billion...

previous day 8

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Elisa Carollo

The Federal Reserve’s Annual Bank Stress Tests Come Under Stress

The Federal Reserve’s Annual Bank Stress Tests Come Under Stress

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will likely serve the remainder of his term under the Trump administration through May 2026. AFP via Getty...

previous day 7

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Shreyas Sinha

David Lynch and ‘Twin Peaks’: An Enduring Television Legacy

David Lynch and ‘Twin Peaks’: An Enduring Television Legacy

Director David Lynch attends the Twin Peaks screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival. (Image has been converted to black and white.) ...

previous day 6

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Laura Babiak

The Loren Is Making Its Mark On Austin’s Art Scene With the Renovated Paggi House

The Loren Is Making Its Mark On Austin’s Art Scene With the Renovated Paggi House

Paggi House at The Loren at Lady Bird Lake will host four art exhibitions annually, plus events. Courtesy The Loren at Lady Bird Lake Hotels with...

previous day 6

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Alex Temblador

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Finally Reaches Orbital Milestone

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Finally Reaches Orbital Milestone

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket lifts off at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Miguel J. Rodríguez Carrillo/Getty Images With its seven...

previous day 7

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

The Stylish Puffer Jackets to Keep You Warm and Cozy

The Stylish Puffer Jackets to Keep You Warm and Cozy

Few items are as critical to a cold weather wardrobe as the humble puffer jacket, which is a must-have during the chilliest times of year. While...

previous day 7

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Morgan Halberg

The Best Luxury Hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth

The Best Luxury Hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth

Planning a visit to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex? Whether you’re a nearby local in need of a lavish escape or a first time visitor looking to...

previous day 6

Observer

Allie Lebos

Power, Innovation and Art Collide in ‘Versailles: Science and Splendour’

Power, Innovation and Art Collide in ‘Versailles: Science and Splendour’

View of the Marly machine and the Louveciennes chateau. © Château de Versailles, Dist. RMN © Jean-Marc Manaï “L’état, c’est moi” is a...

previous day 10

Observer

Frances Forbes-Carbines

Italian Museums Test Free Dog-Sitting Services for Visitors’ Four-Legged Friends

Italian Museums Test Free Dog-Sitting Services for Visitors’ Four-Legged Friends

A dog taking in the art in the United States pavilion during the pre-opening of the 2024 Venice Biennale. Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty...

previous day 10

Observer

Elisa Carollo

How Biden Is Solidifying His A.I. Legacy in His Last Week as President

How Biden Is Solidifying His A.I. Legacy in His Last Week as President

Biden’s latest executive order focuses on bolstering the U.S.’s advantage in A.I. infrastructure. Getty Images With less than a week left in...

wednesday 6

Observer

Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Review: Does A Race-Critical ‘Show Boat’ Weather the Winds of History?

Review: Does A Race-Critical ‘Show Boat’ Weather the Winds of History?

From left: Tẹmídayọ Amay, Edwin Joseph, Steven Rattazzi, Rebbekah Vega-Romero, Stephanie Weeks, J Molière, Philip Themio Stoddard, Caitlin...

wednesday 20

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David Cote

Christie’s Shakes Up Its Executive Leadership Team as Pinault Calls Guillaume Cerutti to Lead Artémis

Christie’s Shakes Up Its Executive Leadership Team as Pinault Calls Guillaume Cerutti to Lead Artémis

Bonnie Brennan and Guillaume Cerutti. Photo: Darren Gerrish / o CHRISTIE'S IMAGES LTD. 2025 Christie’s has officially handed the reins to Bonnie...

wednesday 10

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Elisa Carollo

Reckoning With Ruin: Calculating the Impact of the 2025 Wildfires on L.A.’s Artists

Reckoning With Ruin: Calculating the Impact of the 2025 Wildfires on L.A.’s Artists

The fires have razed countless artists’ studios to the ground. Courtesy Camilla Taylor The only thing still standing at Camilla Taylor’s home and...

wednesday 10

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Daniel Grant

Marea Lands in Beverly Hills, Blending Longtime Hits With Decidedly L.A. Dishes

Marea Lands in Beverly Hills, Blending Longtime Hits With Decidedly L.A. Dishes

Marea is expanding to the West Coast. Wonho Lee Marea will make its West Coast debut with its official opening in Beverly Hills on Thursday, Jan....

wednesday 5

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Andy Wang

This $10B Texas Startup Wants to Bring Back Extinct Animals Through Gene-Editing

This $10B Texas Startup Wants to Bring Back Extinct Animals Through Gene-Editing

Digital rendering of the long-extinct woolly mammoth. Courtesy Colossal Biosciences The woolly mammoth could be brought back from extinction in...

wednesday 1

Observer

Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

14 Elevated Winter Beanies Worth the Investment

14 Elevated Winter Beanies Worth the Investment

In 2025, the $500 winter hat isn't just plausible—it's a market reality. What began as standard-issue gear for merchant marines—known then as a...

wednesday 20

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Paul Jebara

One Fine Show: ‘The Living End, Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020’ at MCA Chicago

One Fine Show: ‘The Living End, Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020’ at MCA Chicago

Andy Warhol, Amiga Installation, 1985/2015; Digital images housed in vintage Amiga computer shell. The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, R2015.3. ©...

wednesday 1

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Dan Duray

An Exhibition of George Loudon’s Collection in Venice Resurrects the 17th-Century Wunderkammer

An Exhibition of George Loudon’s Collection in Venice Resurrects the 17th-Century Wunderkammer

Papier-mache botanical models, 1866–1927; Each, between: 26–49 cm, 11–15 cm, from the George Loudon Collection. Photo: Rosamond Purcell Hot on...

wednesday 8

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Nadja Sayej

A Roman Statue of Athena Is Unveiled at Wrightwood 659 Ahead of ‘Myth and Marble’ at the Art Institute of Chicago

A Roman Statue of Athena Is Unveiled at Wrightwood 659 Ahead of ‘Myth and Marble’ at the Art Institute of Chicago

The Halsted Athena, Roman, first half of the 1st century CE; marble, height 74.5 in. Courtesy the Halsted A&A Foundation Acquiring original Roman...

14.01.2025 40

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Elisa Carollo

As a TikTok Ban Looms, Users Are Flocking to Another Chinese-Owned App

As a TikTok Ban Looms, Users Are Flocking to Another Chinese-Owned App

TikTok users are migrating to alternative social media apps like Red Note. Cheng Xin/Getty Images As the deadline for a potential U.S. ban on...

14.01.2025 2

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

The Most Delicious Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Try Now

The Most Delicious Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Try Now

Whether you’re starting 2025 with Dry January, prefer an alcohol-free life year-round or you just want to test out some zero-proof beverages in...

14.01.2025 2

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Morgan Halberg

The Best Wellness Destinations in the U.S.

The Best Wellness Destinations in the U.S.

What better way to start a new year than with a little wellness? Prioritizing mental and spiritual health is at an all-time high, with travelers...

14.01.2025 1

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Allie Lebos

CEO Lorenza Sebasti On the Artworks of Tuscany’s Castello di Ama

CEO Lorenza Sebasti On the Artworks of Tuscany’s Castello di Ama

A sweeping view of the Castello di Ama winery. Alessandro Moggi Nestled in the picturesque hills of Chianti, Tuscany, just under an hour from...

14.01.2025 10

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Elisa Carollo

A Show of Stephen Jones Hats Marks a First for the Palais Galliera

A Show of Stephen Jones Hats Marks a First for the Palais Galliera

Stephen Jones in 2024. © Koto Bolofo Millions have admired the Eiffel Tower, a bird in flight or the rings of Saturn. Or simply enjoyed a peanut...

14.01.2025 9

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Caitlin Kelly

MAM’s Chief Experience Officer Is Recentering Santiago Calatrava’s Vision to Boost Museum Engagement

MAM’s Chief Experience Officer Is Recentering Santiago Calatrava’s Vision to Boost Museum Engagement

The Quadracci Pavilion has become an icon of the city. Photo: Front Room Photography Santiago Calatrava unveiled his first American...

14.01.2025 1

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Kristine Hansen

Is Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Right About Quantum Computing?

Is Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Right About Quantum Computing?

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses participants at the keynote of CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 6, 2025. Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty...

14.01.2025 1

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Victor Dey

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Aims to Implant 10 Times More Brain Chips in 2025

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Aims to Implant 10 Times More Brain Chips in 2025

Neuralink was founded by Elon Musk in 2016. Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images This time last year, Noland Arbaugh became the first human...

13.01.2025 10

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

What’s Ahead for the Art Auction Market in 2025

What’s Ahead for the Art Auction Market in 2025

Adrien Meyer selling the top lot of the evening, Rene Magritte’s L’empire des lumières, for $121,160,000. CHRISTIE'S IMAGES LTD. 202 4 The year...

13.01.2025 8

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Elisa Carollo

Sarah Hoover’s Fierce Rewrite of the Motherhood Myth

Sarah Hoover’s Fierce Rewrite of the Motherhood Myth

With biting honesty and vivid prose, Sarah Hoover’s memoir dismantles the glossy veneer of motherhood. Arno Reyes Baetz for Observer Sarah...

13.01.2025 4

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Merin Curotto