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Valerie Mercer and the Long Work of Putting African American Art Where It Belongs
Over two decades, Valerie Mercer has built a collection that makes the case that a complete history of American art must include African American artists. Courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts When the Detroit Institute of Arts unveiled its newly reinstalled galleries dedicated to African American art last fall, the most important change wasn’t…
Read MoreAidan Gomez’s Cohere Acquires Germany’s Aleph Alpha in Sovereign A.I. Push
Aidan Gomez is doubling down on sovereign A.I. with a strategic European expansion. Photo by Michael Kappeler/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Cohere, the Toronto-based startup led by Aidan Gomez, has already established itself as Canada’s A.I. darling. Now, with the acquisition of Germany’s Aleph Alpha, the company is pushing into Europe, pooling talent, compute and…
Read MoreButterflies Are in Dramatic Decline Across North America. A Close Look at the Western Monarch Shows Why
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Pesticides, habitat loss and climate change have taken their toll on the beloved insects. But the experts working with them still find hope for their future Source link
Read MoreUnpacking the Michael Controversy: Everything Michael Jackson’s Family Has Said About the Movie
When Colman Domingo, who plays her late grandfather Joe Jackson, said that Prince and Paris were “very much in support” of Michael, Paris begged to differ. “Don’t be telling people I was ‘helpful’ on the set of a movie I had 0% involvement in lol,” Michael’s daughter wrote on her Instagram Story in August 2025. “That is…
Read MoreIn an Age of Image Overload, AIPAD’s The Photography Show Reminds Us What a Photograph Can Do
The 2026 Photography Show saw record attendance at its VIP preview on April 22. Matt Borkowski/BFA.com For photography collectors and enthusiasts, The Photography Show, organized by AIPAD, is one of the most important events for photophiles on the North American calendar. Gathering 80 domestic and international galleries and creative spaces dedicated to the medium, the…
Read MoreCamera Traps Reveal Iberian Lynxes Soaking Their Prey, a First-Ever Discovery Among Carnivores
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Scientists speculate that the wild cats are trying to improve hydration or ease their cubs’ transition to solid food. The finding points to resilience in one of the world’s most endangered felines Source link
Read MoreInside the Very Fashionable Life Gigi Hadid Has Created for Daughter Khai
For Gigi, who began walking runways for the likes of Marc Jacobs, Chanel and Victoria’s Secret at age 18, the most important gift she can bestow upon her daughter is some semblance of normalcy. That’s why she’s made the decision for Khai to keep a low profile on her Instagram page and other social media…
Read MoreVictoria Beckham Turns Around Her Fashion Brand After Years of Losses
Victoria Beckham is rebuilding her fashion label into a profitable force. Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME Victoria Beckham’s fashion label spent more than a decade losing money. Now, it’s finally turning a profit—and aiming to outgrow the celebrity behind it. “I’m very proud, after 20 years, to be able to sit here in…
Read MoreWhy Jennie Garth Says Co-Parenting Forced a “Reckoning” With Herself
Jennie Garth had to learn what she liked about herself. Over a decade after she split from Peter Facinelli following their nearly 20-year relationship, the What I Like About You actress detailed how she rose above her breakup to focus on co-parenting her and Peter’s daughters Luca, 28, Lola, 23, and Fiona, 19. “In order…
Read MoreApple’s New CEO John Ternus Faces Test Leading Former Rivals and Senior Peers
John Ternus (left) and Tim Cook at Apple Park in Cupertino, Calif. Apple After years of speculation and quiet succession planning, Apple announced yesterday (April 20) that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September and be replaced by John Ternus, Apple’s current head of hardware engineering. Cook will transition into the role of…
Read MoreJustin Timberlake Shares Sweet Message to Justin Bieber After Coachella 2026
“You dedicated your whole life to this, man. You gave us your whole life,” he continued. “Directly or indirectly, I think you taught all of us to believe in ourselves. You taught us all, showed us what purpose was. I’m not trying to name your albums, it’s just a coincidence.” Like Timberlake, Big Sean (real…
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Sitter Hates Their Portrait?
Aaron Shikler’s “too casual” portrait of President Ronald Reagan. Photo by Astrid Riecken For The Washington Post via Getty Images President Ronald Reagan was generally seen as easy-going; not so much his wife. When portrait artist Aaron Shikler (1922-2015) was asked to paint the official White House portrait of the then-former president, neither of them…
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