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The Early Experiments of Manoucher Yektai
In Untitled (1953-54), impasto strokes conjure the impression of a flower bouquet without clearly defining its forms. Courtesy of Karma Gallery and the estate of Manoucher Yektai In the...
The Aerosol Awakening: Shepard Fairey On Street Art’s Infiltration of Miami Art Week
Fairey working earlier this year in Aspen. Courtesy of 212GALLERY Shepard Fairey stands in the warm glow of Wynwood Walls on a balmy December evening, wearing a worn black...
The Post-Safari Pairing: An Insider’s Guide to South Africa’s Winelands
In South Africa, the wine is just as enticing as the wildlife, particularly in the vineyards and valleys of the Western Cape. Only 25 miles east of Cape Town,...
Five Pieces That Quietly Stole the Show at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025
Samuel Guerrero, Domine Deus Noster (2025) Photo: Dan Duray for Observer It may seem uncontroversial to say that Art Basel Miami Beach is no longer what it used to...
Richard Sherman eviscerates ‘uninterested’ George Pickens for ‘TNF’ effort in devastating Cowboys loss
It’s these type of games that get remembered by front offices come negotiation time. Polarizing Cowboys star receiver and pending free agent George Pickens received widespread backlash for his...
33 High-Impact Tech Gifts for People Who Swears They Don’t Need Anything
You know the person on your list who “doesn’t need anything”? They’re wrong. They just don’t need another random gadget that ends up in the junk drawer next to...
Biden admin ‘sat on the evidence’ in DC pipe bomb probe, FBI chief claims
Joe Biden’s FBI was guilty of “sheer incompetence or complete intentional negligence” in allowing the DC pipe bomb case to languish for nearly five years before the arrest of...
Couple negotiates $350K discount on remote Alaska dream home with 900-word pitch
A couple bought a 200-acre remote homestead in Alaska for $350k under the asking price – by writing a 900-word letter promising to carry on the owner’s conservation legacy....
Illinois church faces criticism for Nativity scene showing baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents
An Illinois church is facing criticism for displaying a Nativity scene that depicts baby Jesus with his hands zip-tied and guarded by figures styled as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
Dear Abby: My best friend is no longer a part of my life, but my wife is still in contact with him
DEAR ABBY: My best friend of more than 10 years, “Ian,” ghosted me! We used to talk about everything — wives, children, jobs. We spent hours together and helped...
