At the Met, “Infinite Artistry” Reframes Japanese Ceramics as a Living Philosophy

At the Met, “Infinite Artistry” Reframes Japanese Ceramics as a Living Philosophy

From Neolithic fire vessels to gold-repaired tea bowls, the Met traces the unbroken thread between ancient clay and contemporary life. Courtesy the Metropolitan Museum of Art In 2026, as wellness influencers quote Zen aphorisms and chefs plate vegetables on irregular stoneware, Japanese ceramics feel less like a historical category than a living language. The global…

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The GoS Skadi and a Scandinavian Vision of Watchmaking

The GoS Skadi and a Scandinavian Vision of Watchmaking

GoS is one of the few independent watchmakers in the world with a brand identity so distinct that it might just constitute its own school. Photo: Bjorn Dahlgren, courtesy Patrik Sjögren and GoS Winter is finally starting to fade across much of the U.S., and as temperatures rise into the low 50s, lawns previously suffocated…

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Drag Race: Philippines Star Misua Dead at 27

Drag Race: Philippines Star Misua Dead at 27

One star’s light has dimmed too soon. Misua—a drag queen who was competing in the fourth season of Drag Race: Philippines—has died, production company World of Wonder confirmed. She was 27. “We are heartbroken to share that Misua, a talented Queen set to appear on season four of Drag Race Philippines passed away in her sleep the morning…

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Kamrooz Aram On Painting in the Space Between Grid and Gesture

Kamrooz Aram On Painting in the Space Between Grid and Gesture

Installation view: Kamrooz Aram’s “Infrequencies,” Alexander Grey Associates, New York, February 20 – April 11, 2026. Courtesy of the artist and Alexander Gray Associates, New York. Those in music know that within a score’s structure, there are infinite possibilities for variation and improvisation. With a past as a drummer and a deep knowledge of music,…

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