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In ‘The Sprayed Dear,’ Katharina Grosse’s Dreamy Art Knows No Bounds
Staatsgalerie Stuttgart is getting a chromatic makeover with The Sprayed Dear, the latest solo exhibition by celebrated German artist Katharina Grosse. Based between Berlin and New Zealand, Grosse has spent over three decades redefining what painting can be, moving beyond the canvas to embrace entire landscapes, buildings and sculptural form.For Grosse, a painting has no end nor edge. Using her signature spray technique, she sweeps pigment across surfaces in immersive dreamlike waves whose borderless forms create a harmonic unity. “For me, two-dimensional painting doesn't exist,” the artist explained. “The canvas itself is a three-dimensional, haptic object and a painting can appear anywhere. On an egg, in the crook of your arm, in snow and ice or on the beach."Circling this philosophy are...
Andy Warhol’s ‘Big Electric Chair’ to Hit Christie’s Auction
Andy Warhol’s “Big Electric Chair” (1967-68) is set to headline Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale during New York's Marquee Week, with a pre-estimated cost of at least $30m USD, marking its first appearance at an auction.The painting first appeared at the artist’s 1968 presentation at Stockholm's Modern Museet, his first major retrospective outside of the U.S. Just one year later, it was acquired by Belgian collectors Roger Matthys and Hilda Colle, where it has remained for the last half-century.“Big Electric Chair” depicts a tightly-cropped version of a 1953 press photograph taken in the execution chamber of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, an image that served as the basis of Warhol's renowned Death and Disaster series. Unlike other works where doors, pipes and additio...
Jeep Reimagines Its Military Roots with the Gladiator Convoy Concept
Jeep has unveiled the Convoy Concept, a rugged homage to its storied lineage of military and civilian trucks. Built on the 2025 Gladiator Mojave platform, the concept vehicle draws direct inspiration from the original 1963 Gladiator SJ and the subsequent J-Series trucks, blending retro styling cues with modern off-road capability.The Convoy Concept commands attention with its matte Ghost Ops exterior, a specially designed “J-truck” hood and a one-of-a-kind seven-slot grille embedded with amber LED forward lighting. A 12,000-lb Warn Zeon winch sits proudly up front, while chocolate brown canvas half-doors and a matching canopy lend a classic utilitarian aesthetic. High-clearance flares accommodate aggressive 40-inch BFGoodrich Krawler tires wrapped around 17-inch Warn wheels.Inside, the Con...
Ex-EMKA Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R “RSR Specification” Heads to Auction
A special vehicle with deep ties to Porsche and Pink Floyd history is heading to auction. RM Sotheby’s will soon offer a 2000 Porsche 911 GT3 R, originally delivered to EMKA Racing, the privateer team founded by Pink Floyd manager Steve O’Rourke. One of only 66 examples built by Porsche Motorsport for the 2000 season, the car made its debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona piloted by five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell, alongside O’Rourke, Tim Sugden and Stephen Day.The GT3 R would go on to contest major endurance events, including Le Mans, Spa and the Nürburgring 1000 Km, while also achieving FIA GT class victories at Enna-Pergusa and Anderstorp in 2003. After O’Rourke’s passing, the car changed hands several times, including a stint with Tim Sugden’s GruppeM Racing team, which upgraded the car...
Unique “Chromaflash Hologram Silver” RUF RGT Heads to Auction
A rare 2008 RUF RGT is set to cross the auction block at Bonhams Cars, estimated to fetch as much as $950,000 USD. One of just 14 RGTs reportedly produced by RUF, this example was factory-built in Pfaffenhausen with the coveted "W09" VIN designation and initially commissioned by Samsung Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong.Based on the 997-gen Porsche GT3, this RGT is more than a cosmetic exercise. RUF reengineered the car with upgraded internals for its 3.8L DOHC Mezger flat-six, producing 445 hp through a six-speed manual transaxle. A bespoke Bilstein suspension setup and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes round out the performance package.The car’s most captivating feature, however, is its one-of-one “Chromaflash Hologram Silver” paintwork, a dynamic, color-shifting finish that adds drama to its a...
Cj Hendry Pokes Fun at Jeff Koons with Balloon-Inspired Exhibition
This past Thursday, Cj Hendry invited guests to celebrate the opening of her latest exhibition, Keff Joons. Now open in NYC’s Dumbo neighborhood through April 20, the presentation is a playful nod to Jeff Koons’ iconic balloon sculptures, the show features 50 oversized, chaotic "balloon knot" installations that invite visitors to interact with while exploring themes of joy, nostalgia and impermanence.True to her immersive style, Hendry transforms the space into a whimsical playground, blending humor and scale. "Balloons are so simple, yet they carry this enormous emotional weight—joy, nostalgia, fragility. I love that they float so effortlessly, but at any moment, they can pop," said Hendry in a statement.Editions and merchandise are also on offer. All original works have already sold out,...
Lachlan Turczan Illuminates Milan Design Week with Curtains of Light
American artist Lachlan Turczan is currently presenting six interactive halo sculptures at Milan Design Week 2025, as a part of Google’s Making the Invisible Visible exhibition. Known for his explorations of light and water, Turczan deconstructs the idea of form, resulting in artworks that reimagines the intangible with a material iridescence.Housed in Garage 21, Lucida (I-VI) lights up the darkness with ethereal hues of white, blue and purple. As visitors pass through the luminous veil, their presence subtly bends its shape, appearing as curtains swaying in the wind, or quiet ripples of sunlit waters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lachlan Turczan (@lachlanturczan)Turczan and his team use a combination of lidar, infrared and normal vision cameras to sculpt these ep...
Rare 1994 Bugatti EB110 GT Set to Cross Bonhams Cars Auction Block
Bonhams Cars is offering a rare opportunity to own one of the 1990s' most groundbreaking supercars: a 1994 Bugatti EB110 GT, estimated to fetch as much as $1,650,000 USD at auction.Finished in Grigio Chiaro over dark grey leather with Bugatti Blue accents, this particular example — chassis GT 092 — is one of approximately 84 EB110 GTs ever built. It features the original 3.5L quad-turbocharged V12 engine producing 552 hp, mated to a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive.The EB110 GT marked the ambitious revival of Bugatti under Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli, with a carbon chassis built by French aerospace firm Aérospatiale and design roots tracing back to Marcello Gandini and Giampaolo Benedini. The result was a compact, high-tech wedge with scissor doors, active aerodyna...
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Daniel Arsham Hits Quavo with Copyright Lawsuit
Artist Daniel Arsham has filed a lawsuit against Quavo for copyright infringement and violation of right to publicity, after the Migos star featured one of his Ferrari sculptures in the “Trappa Rappa” promo video without legal permission.On March 31, Arsham filed a complaint in Manhattan’s Southern District of New York, claiming that “infringing video features Quavo performing in front of the artwork" – Quartz Eroded 1961 Ferrari GT (2018), which is currently registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Alongside the teaser, Quavo posted still images that featured the sculpture on Instagram, and tagged Arsham’s account.Arsham and his legal team sent cease-and-desist letters to Quavo, Quality Control Music, and its parent company, HYBE America, in December 2024, when the content in question w...
‘TOILETPAPER’ and Fotografiska Join Forces for Upcoming Berlin Show
Frustrated by the rigidity of the art world, Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari set out to carve their own corner of culture – a home for a shared love of the absurd, edgy, surreal and provocative. And in 2010, TOILETPAPER was born.Now, the Italian art duo is heading to Germany to unveil a new exhibition at Fotografiska Berlin. Aptly-titled ToiletFotoPaperGrafiska, the show takes a bold step beyond the printed page and into immersive installations and high-saturated environments that revel in the cult publication’s knack for dark satire, pop culture and acidic social commentary.Visitors are invited to step into the “curated chaos” of TOILETPAPER, taking the form of swimming pools overflowing with fake bananas or a fun house maze of floor-to-ceiling prints. It’s less about decoding the...
Mercedes-Benz Rewinds to the ’90s With ‘Youngtimer’ Exhibition
Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz Museum is celebrating the automotive icons of the 1990s and early 2000s with a vibrant new exhibition titled Youngtimer, running from April 11 to November 2, 2025. Aimed at millennials and car lovers nostalgic for their youth, the show transforms Collection Room 5 into a colorful time capsule.Ten carefully selected vehicles take center stage, each set within immersive thematic islands that reflect the spirit of their respective eras. Highlights include the SLK 230 Kompressor and CLK Cabriolet in the "Easy Life" section, the performance-oriented 190 E 2.5 Evolution II and SLR McLaren Roadster in "Supersonic" and the luxurious CL 600 and CLS 350 CGI in "Refinement." Concept cars like the Vision R 320 CDI and Vision CLK 320 CDI Cabriolet bring futuristic flair, while...
