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The Rising Stars of Focus Shine at Frieze New York 2025
New York Art Week has arrived and with it comes the much-anticipated 2025 edition of Frieze New York. Staged at The Shed through May 11, the fair brings together 67 galleries from over 25 countries – everything from blue-chip heavyweights to the next wave of contemporary artists.The spotlight shines brightly on the Focus which is turning heads for its most expansive edition yet. Curated for the second year by Lumi Tan — the former curatorial director of Luna Luna’s revival — the section serves as a launchpad for younger galleries and emerging talent, Gwith a notable shift toward international voices, first-time participants and the synergy shared between artists and galleries.Video art makes a welcome return to Focus this year. Tech meets tenderness as Berlin-based Danielle Braithwaithe-Sh...
Alicja Kwade Sculpts the Shape of Time in ‘Telos Tales’
There’s something slippery about Alicja Kwade’s work. It’s a characteristic that defines her multifaceted practice, and encapsulates a hungry curiosity for the world around her and the possibility that resides within and beyond its systems.Kwade is currently presenting a new exhibition at Pace Gallery, marking her first solo show with the New York gallery since joining in 2023. The presentation expands on the artist’s long-standing fascination with material, form and perception, challenging viewers to consider: What is time, really? What exactly does it encapsulate, and what slips through it?At the heart of Telos Tales are three towering sculptures — rigid, geometric steel frames that dissolve into molten, tree-like limbs of bronze. Self-contained yet interwoven at once, each piece is titl...
Björk and Michéle Lamy Link Up to Launch 2025 Circa Prize
SummaryCIRCA kicks off its annual prize for emerging artists.The jury includes Björk, Michéle Lamy, Alvaro Barrington and more.The winner will receive £40,000 GBP and their work will be screened at London’s Piccadilly Lights.Earlier this week, Björk and Michéle Lamy came together kick off the 2025 CIRCA Prize. Staged at London's Piccadilly Circus, the event drew a crowd of creatives, broadcasting clips from the Björk's recent film Cornucopia.Founded in 2020 by the London-based Cultural Institute of Radical Contemporary Arts (CIRCA), the annual prize invites early-career artists of all creative backgrounds to submit work circling this year’s manifesto, REFUGIA – ecological sanctuaries where life thrives, especially in the face of an uncertain future.The jury will include Björk, Alvaro Barri...
Must-See Booths at NADA New York 2025
SummaryNADA New York will take place May 7-11120 exhibitors across 19 countries and 50 citiesThe fair explores themes of ritual, perception and resistanceFrom a haunting altar of memory by Maya Perry to the elemental tactility of Jun Tsunoda’s nature-inspired paintings, the pieces on show at the 11th edition of NADA New York probe personal mythologies while touching on diverse, cultural counterpoints. Taking place May 7–11 at Chelsea’s Starrett-Lehigh Building, this year’s edition features 120 exhibitors across 19 countries and 50 cities, including 54 first-time participants like Gallery Common (Tokyo).The TD Bank Curated Spotlight, helmed by Owen Duffy of Asia Society Texas, focuses on artists from Mexico and Texas who explore this year’s themes of ritual, perception and resistance. Meanw...
Ferrari’s First EV Slated To Arrive Next Year
SummaryFerrari's highly anticipated first fully electric vehicle is slated to begin reaching customers in October 2026CEO Benedetto Vigna confirms that the core technology powering Ferrari's EV will be unveiled on October 9, 2025Ferrari will maintain its commitment to producing and selling internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid modelsFerrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated first fully electric vehicle from the iconic Italian automaker will begin deliveries in October 2026. This announcement came during the company's first-quarter earnings call, where they also reported a strong 15% increase in core earnings and maintained their financial outlook for the year.While the EV's arrival is set for late 2026, Ferrari plans to offer a preview of its co...
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The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Gets a Significant Interior Refresh
Summary2026 Corvette lineup debuts new triple-screen cockpit with enhanced infotainment and performance controlsNew colorways, redesigned console, ambient lighting and first-ever asymmetrical trimRemoval of the infamous button wallChevrolet has unveiled a completely redesigned interior for the 2026 Corvette lineup, including the Stingray, E-Ray, Z06 and ZR1. Anchored by a new three-screen cockpit, the update includes a 14-inch driver display, a 12.7-inch center touchscreen and a new 6.6-inch auxiliary screen to the left of the steering wheel, giving drivers unprecedented access to performance data and controls.The refreshed cabin introduces modern materials, new ambient lighting, a redesigned center console and an optional asymmetrical colorway in Jet Black and Adrenaline Red — a first for...
Toyota Unveils Retro Corolla Hatchback FX Edition
SummaryToyota debuts the 2026 Corolla Hatchback FX Edition, limited to 1,600 unitsHighlights include white 18-inch wheels, sport wing and retro FX16 badgingPowered by a 169-hp engine with 33 MPG and upgraded with Toyota’s latest tech and safety featuresIn tune with the ever-present retro-trend taking the automotive scene by storm, Toyota is reviving '80s spirit with a modern twist in the new 2026 Corolla Hatchback FX Edition, a special release inspired by the beloved FX16. Limited to 1,600 units for the U.S., the FX Edition arrives this fall with aggressive styling, sporty upgrades and a nod to Toyota’s performance heritage.Based on the SE trim, the FX Edition features a black vented sport wing, heritage-style rear badging and 18-inch gloss white alloy wheels that channel retro vibes with ...
La Art Book Fair 2025 to Open With Mario Ayala Ticket Edition
SummaryLA Art Book Fair 2025 runs May 15–18 at ArtCenter in PasadenaMario Ayala created a special ticket for opening night on May 15The new venue brings workshops, installations and hands-on programsThe LA Art Book Fair returns this May with a new setting and energy, led in part by celebrated Los Angeles artist Mario Ayala. Now in its 12th edition, LAABF 2025 takes place from May 15 to 18 at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, marking a new chapter for the longstanding fair that first launched in 2013.Ayala, known for his airbrushed visual language that draws from lowrider culture, Chicano muralism, and SoCal iconography, has been tapped to create this year’s limited-edition ticket artwork for the opening night on Thursday, May 15. Running from 6 to 9pm PT, the celebration will of...
‘Arc ZERO: Eclipse’ Brings Mist and Light Installation to Seoul’s Skyline
SummaryArc ZERO: Eclipse by Studio JT brings a glowing ring of mist and light to SeoulThe installation uses water and light, not screens, for a real-time atmospheric effectBuilt with The Ton, it follows a CODA Award-winning version in TaiwanA monumental new public artwork has landed in Seoul, turning heads and shifting the skyline with an ethereal presence. Titled Arc ZERO: Eclipse, the large-scale oculus installation by designer James Tapscott and his team at Studio JT forms a ring of mist and light suspended in space.The structure, fabricated with a bespoke diamond-profile ring, disperses water vapor in a precise, controlled flow. As the mist rises, it catches the shifting light of Seoul’s day and night, creating a glowing halo that subtly evolves with the atmosphere. Designed to minimiz...
