Phyllis Pressman, who was part of the family that revolutionized retail by making Barneys New York as much a happening as a place of commerce, died on April 16 at the age of 95. Pressman was under hospice care at her home in Palm Beach, Fla., at the time of her death, according to her … Read more
For the project, the artist collaborated with Korean fragrance brand Nonfiction. Together, they translated and categorised Koo’s research into 17 distinct scent experiences, as well as a commercial scent that will soon be available for purchase. An installation view of Odorama Cities at the Venice Biennale. Photo: Mark Blower In populating the physical space with … Read more
BRITS IN VENICE: Burberry brought a British spirit to the 60th Venice Biennale for a second consecutive year. The luxury British brand is the headline sponsor of the British Pavilion at the international contemporary art exhibition that will run until Nov. 24. John Akomfrah, the British artist and writer, presented his work “Listening All Night … Read more
Sixteen Fully Interactive Dinosaur Sculptures Illustrate STEAM Principles in this Amazing Blend of Science, Art and Innovation DEARBORN, Mich., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Henry Ford presents Dinosaurs in Motion from June 9 to September 8 in Henery Ford Museum of American Innovation. Dinosaurs in Motion is a new, interactive, engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, … Read more
WELL, WELL, WELL: In the ever expanding sphere of unlikely collaborators, the musician Jewel will soon descend on the Walton family’s Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art with help from Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal for the debut of what is being billed as a “career defining experience.” On May 3, the world premiere for “The … Read more
When the prestigious Venice Biennale opens to the public on Saturday (Apr 20), visitors to the Italian city can expect to see art from Singapore in a few places. Local artist Robert Zhao Renhui is representing the country with a showcase at the Singapore Pavilion. And for the first time ever, artworks from the National Gallery … Read more
By Silvia Marchetti | CNN Ditching the US and relocating close to the French Pyrenees wasn’t part of Taylor Barnes’ life plan. But as the cost of living in the US increased, and the Los Angeles artist, in her 60s, struggled to find an affordable space where she could support other artists, she began thinking … Read more
BEIJING, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: Point of convergence Yunnan, a province in Southwest China, shares borders and cultural affinity with Southeast Asia, and ancient trade routes such as the ancient Southern Silk Road and the Tea Horse Road have facilitated economic and cultural exchanges between Yunnan and these regions. … Read more
PARIS — Modernity and marketing convened in the rise of the departments stores in Paris, brought together as the French capital transformed its architecture in the Second Empire. As small streets gave way to grand boulevards and Haussmannian buildings, shopping become a new religion practiced in the city’s temples of consumption. A new exhibit, “The … Read more
The illustration of a waiter at work in Kam Wah Cafe in Prince Edward, Kowloon – known for its milk tea and pineapple buns – has been fashioned into the promotional image for her exhibition in Hong Kong, scheduled to open at Word by Word Book Store in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island on … Read more
