M.C. Escher was one of those rare artists to become a pop cultural icon. His most emblematic works are instantly recognizable, and continue to beguile new fans with their startlingly original, paradoxical constructions. It is little wonder that some of Escher’s best-loved optical illusions have been reinvented and referenced countless times, appearing on album covers, […]
The modern world is one of hybrids: cars, working patterns, even job titles now seem incapable of existing without a slash, dash, or parentheses. Retail stores have become coffee shops, restaurants double as members’ clubs, and hotels increasingly feel obliged to function as wellness retreats, cultural institutions, and more all at once. It is no
Walking through the 798 Art District, the main hub of Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ), this past weekend, I noticed many visitors who were not there primarily for art. Instead, they were simply strolling and shopping, enjoying time off. It felt worlds apart from the colder, more austere atmosphere of a gallery neighborhood like West Chelsea
With fireworks lighting up the New York skyline, golden confetti swirling through the air and music blaring from the loudspeakers, for a brief moment, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will turn into a celebration of more than just football. On 19 July, a Super Bowl-style half-time show will be held during this year’s World Cup
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In the heart of Seattle, where glass towers rise above historic streets and the pace of technological change continues to accelerate, a new kind of public infrastructure is taking shape, one built not from concrete, but from augmented reality, digital storytelling, and ancestral memory. A waterfall cascading over the former Macy’s skybridge; a kelp forest
Is Yayoi Kusama part of pop art? The Guggenheim, which features the artist’s work heavily in the new exhibit “Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now,” says yes. Welcoming Kusama’s “INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – DANCING LIGHTS THAT FLEW UP TO THE UNIVERSE (2019)” and one of her “Infinity Net” paintings to the Guggenheim, which recently celebrated the
Switzerland’s legendary Montreux Jazz Festival has announced the details of its landmark 60th edition, curating a lineup that honours its musical history while spotlighting rising voices. Among the first confirmed names for the festival, set for 3-18 July, are Raye, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deep Purple, The Roots, Sting, Lewis Capaldi, John Legend,
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