A Tribute to Luigi Bonotto, the Visionary Fluxus Patron Who Merged Art, Life and Industry

A Tribute to Luigi Bonotto, the Visionary Fluxus Patron Who Merged Art, Life and Industry

Luigi Bonotto playing chess with Yoko Ono. Courtesy Fondazione Bonotto In the hills of Molvena, a rural corner of the Veneto, one of the region’s most notable manufacturing stories took shape, alongside an extraordinary history of collecting and enlightened patronage. Here, one man’s passion for culture evolved organically into an authentic corporate culture, as art…

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Julia Roberts Shares Rare Makeup-Free Selfie

Julia Roberts Shares Rare Makeup-Free Selfie

Julia Roberts is a pretty woman—with and without red carpet glam.  The Oscar winner recently put her natural look on display in a Dec. 16 Instagram selfie, wearing little to no makeup with her simple distinctive beachy curls and a gray sweatshirt.  But instead of highlighting her beauty, Julia drew the attention to the book…

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Celebrate the Holidays at Saturn Cocktail Club’s Die Hard-Themed Pop-Up: Nakatomi Plaza ‘88

Celebrate the Holidays at Saturn Cocktail Club’s Die Hard-Themed Pop-Up: Nakatomi Plaza ‘88

Saturn Cocktail Club Transforms into Nakatomi Plaza ‘88 for the Holidays If you’re looking for a unique holiday experience in Austin, Saturn Cocktail Club has you covered. Located on Congress Avenue near the Capitol and Paramount Theater, this laid-back cocktail bar is known for its high-quality drinks and welcoming vibe—without the pretentiousness. Now, they’ve gone…

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How A.I. Is Reshaping Consulting From the Bottom Up

How A.I. Is Reshaping Consulting From the Bottom Up

Automation is thinning the ranks of junior consultants while forcing firms to bet on senior expertise, outcomes and adaptability. Davide Bonaldo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The rapid spread of A.I. is starting to reshape the consulting industry, and not without pain. The technology can now handle many of the tasks once assigned to junior, entry-level…

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The End of Commodity Piercing and the Rise of the Experience Economy

The End of Commodity Piercing and the Rise of the Experience Economy

As legacy retailers struggle, Studs’ Anna Harman breaks down what today’s piercing customer actually wants, and why. Photo by Tory Williams/Courtesy of Studs This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues shaping their industries. As legacy…

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Museum of Tomorrow’s Fábio Scarano On Rethinking Science Through Art and Redefining Institutional Purpose

Museum of Tomorrow’s Fábio Scarano On Rethinking Science Through Art and Redefining Institutional Purpose

Our job is to create experiences that make people ask new questions, curator Fábio Scarano tells Observer. Courtesy Museum of Tomorrow If you happen to have started your holidays early down in Rio de Janeiro, this week marks your last opportunity to check out “The Lumisphere Experience” at the Museum of Tomorrow. The Lumisphere is…

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