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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...
The 19 Most Exciting Tasting Menus in London for an Unforgettable Dining Experience
London’s restaurant scene has been accelerating at an undeniable speed in recent years, resulting in a diverse, exciting array of dining options, from casual to high-end. In particular, there...
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...
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...
Collecting Art Is Easy. Running a Museum, Not So Much.
Rachel Martin (Tlingít), Gochman Family Chalk drawings, 2022. Chalk, site-specific. Photo: Alon Koppel Photography At some point this fall, a new art exhibition space devoted to contemporary Native American...
Artemisia Gentileschi’s Revenge Is Still Radical
Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Beheading Holofernes (1620). Oil on canvas, appr. 4.8’ x 3.5’ (146.5 x 108 cm.). Courtesy Uffizi, Florence It’s an old story—men preying on girls and young...
In Dubai, Efie Gallery Is Rewriting the Map of Contemporary African Art
(l. to r.) Kobi, Valentina and Kwame Mintah. Courtesy Efie Gallery “A lot of our artists are happy that we represent them because we are the same. As Africans,...
Observer’s Guide to the Best Art in Istanbul
Istanbul boasts a world-class museum, a cluster of ambitious galleries and unexpected art encounters scattered across its many neighborhoods. Photo: Nick Hilden for Observer There are several standard sites...
An Anti-Art Fair Is Taking Root in the Mojave Desert
The High Desert Art Fair opens at the storied Pioneertown Motel located outside of Joshua Tree, California, on March 28. Courtesy The High Desert Art Fair The art world...
Author Adam Steiner’s Essential Reading List for Those Ready to Reinvent Themselves
In 2008, I had just graduated from university with an MA in philosophy, I exited campus life bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and then my troubles began. The global financial crash...
Meet the Collector: Dwight Cleveland On Turning Hollywood Ephemera into Museum-Worthy History
Over five decades, he has built—and then shared—a one-of-a-kind cultural archive. Courtesy Dwight M. Cleveland Chicago-based collector Dwight M. Cleveland’s fascination with collecting began in 1977, when, as a...
