James Taylor-Foster On Curatorial Fluidity and Para Site’s Next Chapter
The traditional separation of contemporary art into distinct branches—visual art, design, architecture and digital culture—might still matter, he told Observer, but engaging with each discipline now requires adopting a wider lens.
The Essentials With Selma Blair: Bed Jackets, Beaches and Sant Ambroeus
The actress and multiple sclerosis advocate shares her bedtime routine and packing philosophy as she debuts a sleepwear collection with travel-inspired brand, Mersea.
Inside Public Art Fund’s 2026 Spring Benefit, New York’s Most Civic-Minded Soirée
Collectors, gallerists, tastemakers and a bevy of well-heeled philanthropists descended on the Metropolitan Pavilion earlier this month for the organization’s most dynamic fundraiser yet.
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Wall Street CEOs’ First Reactions to Anthropic’s Mythos
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs chiefs voice optimism and caution on A.I.’s future as Anthropic’s Mythos reveals new cybersecurity dangers.
By 2030, Every Exchange Will Need an Event Layer
As prediction markets move into the mainstream, MEXC’s Vugar Usi forecasts that the next competitive edge for exchanges will be the ability to price real-world catalysts. In a market where traders increasingly seek to act on probabilities, exchanges that fail to integrate this “event layer” risk losing both relevance and the most valuable flows of capital.
Artemis II and the Case for Reinvesting in Public Ambition on Earth
While billions flow into privately branded ventures, libraries face closure, public transit struggles to modernize and schools patch gaps with temporary funding. Thought Matter’s Jessie McGuire makes the case that reframing collective life as ambitious, visible and worth investing in is now one of the most urgent acts of civic responsibility available in communication design.
Sundar Pichai Doubles Down on Startups as Google Expects Windfall From Anthropic, SpaceX
Under Sundar Pichai, Google’s A.I. startup investments are proving wiser and more profitable than its in-house A.I. tools so far.
As Artemis II Returns Home, NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Defends Billionaire Space Race
NASA’s new leader, who has flown to space twice on private missions, says billionaire space ventures accelerate NASA’s move toward reusable, cost-effective lunar systems.
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Consonni Radziszewski Launches With a Three-City Footprint
Dealers Matteo Consonni and Dawid Radziszewski have officially joined forces to create an ambitious new gallery built for the next phase of the European art market.
Inside the Most Valuable Single-Owner Design Sale in Sotheby’s History
Jean and Terry de Gunzburg spent four decades assembling one of the most extraordinary private collections of design and art ever to come to auction.
The Politics of Print: What the Medium’s Last Renaissance Can Teach Us About Our Current Market
A benefit edition that reproduces a pre-existing painting via digital printing in a quantity approaching 2,000 is a poster, not a fine art print, no matter how great the artist or how philanthropic the intentions.
Dealer Estates Will Once Again Headline New York’s May Marquee Auctions
A generational shift among dealers is putting headline-grabbing museum-grade works into circulation, as legacy planning begins to impact the market’s future.
Neighbors in Chicago Reimagined the Art Fair as a Gilded Age Cultural Salon
Founders Mirka Serrato and Jonny Tanna wanted to create a new kind of art fair that could bridge the gap between emerging galleries and institutions.
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Jet Set: The Skincare Products Worth Buying During the Sephora Savings Event
From a new mineral SPF and the perfume we won’t stop raving about to a sensitive skin-approved moisturizer and lush hand cream, these are the travel-ready skincare products to shop from the Sephora Savings Event.
The 2026 Audi A6 TFSI Sedan’s Unassuming Exterior Hides a Distinctive Driving Experience
In a world where automakers are increasingly treating sedans as an afterthought, the A6 embraces a European-feeling middle ground: large enough to fit a family in style and sporty enough to provide some satisfaction behind the wheel.
1 Hotel Tokyo Offers a Serene Stay Amid the City’s Frenetic Energy
Fresh off its Tokyo debut, this nature-driven hotel offers spacious rooms, an impressive gin bar and a rare sense of calm.
The Best New Luxury Watches of 2026, So Far
The year has already produced an impressive lineup of new releases. Ahead of Geneva’s biggest watch fair, here are the ones worth knowing.
How Maurizio Cattelan Turned This Years RenBen Gala into a Silent Art Piece
The artist’s ban on conversation forced gala-goers to focus on the experience, stripping away that layer of social performance that so often distracts from encounters with art.
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In Venice, Andreas Angelidakis Is Queering the Idea of a National Pavilion
Get ready for his “Byzantium goth disco” to open at the Biennale.
At Evelyn’s Table, Seamus Sam Leads an Inventive 12-Seat Tasting Menu Beneath a London Pub
Chef Seamus Sam draws on seasonal ingredients, global influences and London’s dining scene to shape a tightly run 12-seat experience.
How Two Hong Kong Collectors Are Choosing Public Engagement Over Possession
Brian Yue and Claire Bi’s Cheng-Lan’s Corner opened in March with “Cian Dayrit: A Country, A Body,” the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong by the Filipino multimedia artist.
Acorns CEO Noah Kerner’s Quest to Make Fintech ‘Do Well By Doing Good’
From hip-hop DJ to fintech CEO, Noah Kerner built Acorns around long-term investing, behavioral insight and a rejection of get-rich-quick culture.
Sam Bakhshandehpour Heads to Bilt to Create a New Kind of Hospitality Platform
Bilt has created a platform that gives operators knowledge about who their guests are before they arrive.
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Observer New Media Power List: Call for Submissions
Nominations are open for Observer’s 2026 New Media Power List
The 50 Most Powerful PR Firms of 2026
This year’s honorees are emblematic of a notable shift in public relations from responsive publicity to proactive leadership in the moments that matter most.
Wall-to-Wall Cultural Capital: Inside Observer’s Art Power Index Party
Under the dim lights of the Lower East Side’s Maison Nur, art world luminaries gathered to celebrate Observer’s Art Power Index—and each other. From the impassioned speeches to the sharp tailoring and Damien Hirst over the bar, the evening embodied our legacy of chronicling power with style.
2025 Nightlife & Dining Power Index
Humanity is still the most vital ingredient in hospitality, and that isn’t changing anytime soon.
Observer’s 2025 Art Power Index: The Art Market’s Most Influential People
Their acquisitions, affinities and approbations move the needle on valuation and redefine how art is made, shown and sold.
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EXPO CHICAGO 2026: Local Enthusiasm and Strong Institutional Sales
Under new director Kate Sierzputowski, the fair opened with a tighter format and a sharper curatorial focus, driving early (and steady) sales across tiers.
72 Hours of Art in Salt Lake City: Museum Hopping, Spiral Jetty and Sculpture on the Slopes
With a little endurance and the right set of wheels, you can visit Robert Smithson’s most consequential work, ski past a Sekine and make it back into downtown in time for dinner.
Art Paris Brings a More Intimate, Grounded Energy to the Grand Palais
In autumn, Art Basel Paris draws an international crowd, but in springtime, this Parisian fair keeps its focus closer to home.
A Visit to Malaysia’s Taman Negara Raised Unexpected Questions About Belonging
In one of the world’s oldest rainforests, a brief encounter challenged assumptions about resemblance, identity and connection.
Andy Jassy Bets $200B on A.I. to Cement Amazon’s Tech Dominance
Under Andy Jassy, Amazon is pouring $200 billion into A.I. infrastructure to dominate the cloud and secure its next decade of growth. With record spending, Jassy wants Amazon to define the global A.I. landscape before anyone else.
New Evidence Points to Adam Back as Bitcoin Inventor—Plus Other Theories Over the Years
New evidence ties cryptographer Adam Back to Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto, reviving interest in the mystery behind the pseudonymous inventor. We have a rundown of the most discussed Satoshi Nakamoto theories over the past 15 years.
What’s Behind the Million-Dollar Pikachu Cards and Record-Breaking Anime Auctions
Nineties nostalgia is no longer niche, and trading cards and manga have evolved into serious financial assets.
A High Desert Escape: Where to Stay, Eat and Wander in Joshua Tree
New boutique hotels, classic desert hangouts and a few unexpected gems for your next trip to Joshua Tree.
One Fine Show: “Bellezza e Bruttezza” at Bozar in Brussels
This exhibition proposes that while beauty and ugliness are both compelling, the former might be best defined by the rejection of the latter.
How Europe Can Build Without Breaking Its Cities
As billions flow into net-zero technologies, data centers and electrification, Adapteo Group’s Zoey Tsopela examines how Europe’s energy and industrial ambitions are colliding with real-world constraints on land, grid capacity and social infrastructure. From the Nordics to the U.K., Europe’s energy transition will be shaped by the hard limits of space, power and public acceptance.
Murdoch’s Fox Bets on Creators to Replace Franchises in Post-Disney Strategy
With the acquisitions of Tubi and Red Seat Ventures, Fox targets creator-led audiences while testing whether niche fandoms can deliver scalable revenue. Fox is trading blockbuster IP for creator-driven audiences, but the money may not follow as easily.
Genghis Cohen Brings Its Nostalgic Chinese-American Food to Miami
The L.A. staple is expanding to Miami Beach, serving throwback classics with a tropical twist.