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Martin Wong, the High Priest of Lowbrow, Lives On at P·P·O·W and Wrightwood 659
SummaryWrightwood 659 in Chicago is opening Chinatown USA by the late Chinese-American artist Martin WongNew York's P·P·O·W Gallery is concurrently presenting Popeye, focused on Wong's fascination for comic books and tattoo imageryThe late Martin Wong never got to visit China, he never spoke the language. Like many Asian Americans, his understanding of motherland was puzzled through fragments of stateside exports. Yet place, evidenced by his storied graffiti collection and street-forward oeuvre at large, remained central to him, and nowhere more so than Chinatowns.Wrightwood 659 and P·P·O·W Gallery are teaming up to present partner exhibitions dedicated to legendary Chinese-American artist. Between Chinatown USA in Chicago and New York’s Popeye, the shows brings more untrodden aspects of W...
Sony’s 2026 Picks for the World’s Best Photos
SummarySony announced the winners of the 2026 World Photography AwardsStandout titles include Citlali Fabián (Photographer of the Year), Elle Leontiev (Open Photographer of the Year), Jubair Ahmed Arnob (Student Photographer of the Year) and Philip Kangas (Youth Photographer of the Year)The winners for this year’s Sony World Photography Awards have arrived. The 2026 victors hail from a pool of over 430,000 images from 200 countries and territories, and the final lineup represents our best, from under-19’s to pros, in a stunning visual celebration of humanity’s many textures.Citlali Fabián took home the Photographer of the Year title, the competition’s highest honor, for her series “Bilha, Stories of my Sisters.” Overlaying digital illustration and portraiture, the series is an ode to the w...
Swordsman Suit Up in Josie Hall’s Sublime Kendo Series
SummaryPhotographer Josie Hall is set to present her debut show at Have A Butchers in London from April 17 through May 1The show explores the craft of kendo, a modern Japanese martial art, visualized through her haunting, stylized signatureDiscipline and ritual — in kendo, the Japanese martial art that translates to the “way of the sword,” technique is only half of the story. “What interested me was how the way of the sword correlates directly to how one operates in daily life,” photographer Josie Hall told Another about her new series, Red Patience. “It’s not just about combat, but how it acts as a framework for living: discipline, composure under pressure, responsibility and respect.”Red Patience takes the spotlight in the London-based artist’s debut show at Have A Butchers gallery in Ha...
A Berlin Chef’s Philosophical Pivot
Julius feels like a younger sibling to Ernst, the cult spot that closed last year after shaping a generation of cooks. For its chef-owners, it’s also a radical shift in perspective. The post A Berlin Chef’s Philosophical Pivot appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.
Wohlfühlen im Gewerbepark: Das Areal Böhler in Meerbusch erfindet sich neu
Im ehemaligen Edelstahlwerk soll mehr Event, Kultur und Gastronomie möglich sein. Produzierendes Gewerbe hat immer weniger Platz.
Drake Commissions Massive 9-Foot Sade Sculpture by Artist Rebecca Maria
SummaryDrake's well-documented appreciation for Sade has reached new heights with the commissioning of a custom 9-foot sculptureCreated by artist Rebecca Maria, the massive piece is directly inspired by the singer's classic 1992 Love Deluxe eraThe entirely hand-shaped artwork was meticulously crafted over six months using five different types of clayDrake is certainly not being subtle about his deep-rooted obsession with Sade anymore. The Toronto rapper has officially taken his fandom to the next level, commissioning a massive, custom 9-foot sculpture dedicated to the legendary singer. Brought to life by contemporary artist Rebecca Maria, the towering new artwork pays direct homage to Sade’s iconic Love Deluxe era, permanently immortalizing the musical icon's influence in a striking physic...
Contemporary Artists Reclaim Colonial Photography in Museum Rietberg Exhibition
The Museum Rietberg in Zürich, Switzerland, has just opened its doors to a new exhibition that brings a contemporary lens to colonial-era photography. Titled A Kind of Paradise, the showcase unites 20 artists from the diaspora, each known for their thought-provoking works surrounding race, class and historical narratives. Using their practices to explore identity, the featured pieces exhibit how divisive photographs can be reclaimed to spotlight the untold stories behind the art.The expansive exhibition is split into four main sections: Shapeshifters; Confrontation; Care; and In the Photo Fantastic. The first category, Shapeshifters, takes viewers through a series of lost photographs that includes Brazilian crafter Rosana Paulino fusing personal images onto materials while other multimedia...
Range Rover Celebrates Two Decades With the Sport Twenty Edition
SummaryLand Rover is celebrating two decades of its performance-focused luxury SUV with the Range Rover Sport Twenty Edition, featuring a bold Sanguinello Orange finish inspired by the original 2004 Range Stormer conceptThe special anniversary model borrows heavy-hitting interior elements from the flagship SV variant, including sculpted Ebony Windsor leather seats and forged carbon fiber trimAvailable with either a twin-turbo V8 or a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the commemorative edition launches in the UK this August with a starting price of £115,790 GBP (approx. $157,000 USD)Range Rover is officially marking two decades of high-octane luxury with the reveal of the Range Rover Sport Twenty Edition. When the nameplate first hit the pavement in the early 2000s, it signaled a seismic shift for...
Fitnesstracker: Die Top 4 für Schlaf, Zyklus und Kalorienverbrennung
Im Sommer 2026 mit Fitness-Lifestyle durchstarten! Die 4 besten Tracker & Wearables für Schlaf, Zyklus und Kalorienverbrennung ...
Nissan Xterra To Return in 2028 With Hybrid Power
SummaryNissan officially teased the next-generation Xterra, confirming the rugged SUV will return by late 2028 as a US-built model utilizing a new body-on-frame platformThe automaker unveiled its "Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life" strategy, streamlining its global lineup to 45 models while integrating advanced AI-defined vehicle technologiesNissan is officially leaving its cost-cutting era in the rearview, rolling out a massive long-term strategic vision dubbed "Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life." Signaling the end of the brand's stringent "Re:Nissan" recovery phase, the new blueprint shifts focus toward cultural resonance and cutting-edge tech. The undeniable centerpiece of the announcement is the resurrected Nissan Xterra. Cultivating massive hype among off-road purists, the...
Amazon Ember Artline: Lifestyle-TV mit mattem Display startet in die Vorbestellung
Vorgestellt sind sie schon länger, nun darf der Amazon Ember Artline vorbestellt werden. Kernfeature ist die Ambient-TV-Funktion, also der ...
FKA Twigs, Dev Hynes, Brian Eno and More Tapped for Vatican City’s Venice Biennale Pavilion
SummaryThe Vatican City released featured artists for its upcoming Holy See pavilion showcase for this year’s Venice BiennaleThe lineup includes 25 musicians, poets, architects, filmmakers and artists exploring the contemplative power of soundVatican City’s Holy See Pavilion will host music’s top talents for its sound-based presentation at next month’s Venice Biennale, featuring works by FKA Twigs, Dev Hynes, Brian Eno and Patti Smith.Curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Ben Vickers, the exhibition, titled The Ear is the Eye of the Soul is based on the life and legacy of Benedictine nun Saint Hildegarde of Bingen, a medieval abbess, poet, healer and composer, also known as the patron saint of writers and musicians. “The exhibition takes the form of a sonic prayer,” reads the project statement...
