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Jaguar Announces ‘Type 00’ and Reveals What its Future Looks Like
A little over a week since it broke the internet with its new logo reveal, the heritage luxury car brand Jaguar has taken to Miami to unveil a vision for its future that is by its own admission “unexpected and dramatic” – Type 00.Type 00 (pronounced "Type Zero Zero") is the culmination of a years long project that sees the British carmaker make good on its promise to ditch fossil fuels in favor of volts and amps – in February 2021, Jaguar Land Rover announced that by 2025 it will no longer manufacture petrol cars under its Jaguar brand. Today's announcement, however, isn't merely about a move to an all-electric fleet; rather, it's a pivotal moment – and arguably the most significant – in the brand's 90 year story, marking an evolution and irreversible shift from what came before to make wa...
Pippa Garner’s Body Shop Goes Bicoastal in New Double Exhibition
Pippa Garner’s world is one in constant flux. From automobiles to raw flesh, few things escape her restless imagination. Her practice inhabits a space of continual transformation, blurring the boundaries between the gender binary, past and present, human and machine. For decades, Garner existed on the fringes of the art world, but at 81, she’s finally stepping into the spotlight.STARS and Matthew Brown Gallery have teamed up to present a bi-coastal solo exhibition celebrating the radical ingenuity of not Mr. or Mrs., but Misc. Pippa. Across drawing, photography and sculpture, the exhibition traces over half a century of Garner’s satirical creations, as she transforms the mundane into the extraordinary, finding a surreal joy in the mechanics of mass production.The show begins in Los Angeles...
Heaven by Marc Jacobs Unveils ‘Just Like Heaven’ Group Show in Los Angeles
Heaven by Marc Jacobs has lifted the veil on a new group exhibition entitled Just Like Heaven, now on view at CONTROL Gallery in Los Angeles through January 18, 2025. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Marc Jacobs brand, the exhibition takes a look back on some of the landmark collaborations that shaped the subversive sub-label to what it is todayCurated by CONTROL and ICNCLST co-founder Sky Gellatly alongside the Heaven by Marc Jacobs team, the exhibition presents work from across several decades, pairing the brand’s nostalgic signature with a keen eye for up-and-coming talent. From Bladee’s electric candy wrapper collage to Alake Shilling’s heart stealing bear sculpture, each piece reinterprets and revels in the aesthetic ethos of the new creative generation – ethereal and acidi...
AC Schnitzer Unveils “TUNE IT! SAFE!” Police BMW M2
With the approval of Germany's Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport and the German Police, the TUNE IT! SAFE! campaign has unveiled its latest showcase vehicle, the Police BMW M2 by AC Schnitzer. The initiative highlights the possibilities of safe tuning while following regulations, with this year's project spearheaded by the Aachen-based tuning firm for the eighth time.AC Schnitzer’s upgraded BMW M2 combines enhanced performance, striking aesthetics, and compliance with strict safety standards. The vehicle’s 3L engine now delivers an impressive 560 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, up from the factory-standard 460 HP and 405 lb-ft. An AC Schnitzer exhaust system with carbon sport tailpipes complements the performance boost with improved gas flow and a rich, distinctive sound.Driving dynami...
Toyota Bids Farewell to the Supra with Special “A90 Final Edition”
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has announced the Supra "A90 Final Edition," marking the culmination of the current-generation Supra. Limited to 300 units globally, this special edition will be released in Japan and Europe, with sales in Europe expected to start in spring 2025.Under the hood, the A90 Final Edition is equipped with a revised 3L engine delivering an impressive 430 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. The addition of a low-back-pressure catalyst, enhanced cooling systems and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust aim to provide exhilarating performance and an iconic engine sound.Precision handling is a hallmark of this model, achieved through KW dampening-adjustable suspension, strengthened chassis components and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, which are wider than those fitted on the standard Sup...
Ronnie Fieg Introduces Latest Kith x BMW Collab: A 1981 M1 E26
Designer Ronnie Fieg and Kith have unveiled their latest collaboration with BMW: a bespoke 1981 BMW M1 E26. This marks the third chapter in their partnership, showcasing a blend of BMW’s automotive legacy and Kith’s contemporary vision.Built upon the iconic first model from BMW’s M Division, the M1, Fieg's reimagined version celebrates history and innovation. The car underwent an extensive year-long rebuild, utilizing original components sourced from BMW archives. Its exterior features the coveted Techno Violet paint, one of BMW’s rarest finishes, complemented by a custom Kith M-Series badge on the rear decklid.The interior is equally impressive, featuring BMW Individual Black Merino Leather with Kith’s signature monogram pattern. This intricate design embellishes the seats, headrests, gea...
Ferdi Porsche’s FAT Teams Up with Rob Smedley to Democratize Professional Racing
Motorsport is set for a transformation with the launch of the FAT Karting League (FKL), a partnership between Ferdinand "Ferdi" Porsche's FAT International and the Smedley Group, founded by former Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley. Evolving from the Global Karting League (GKL), the FKL aims to break down the traditional barriers to motorsport, making it affordable and accessible to talented racers from diverse backgrounds.In a conversation with Hypebeast, Porsche said "Motorsport has always been seen as an elite, old-white-man sport. FKL changes that. It’s affordable, diverse, and full of energy — it’s what the sport needs."Traditional motorsport is notorious for its high costs, often requiring families to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars for their children to even enter the competitiv...
The ‘Need for Speed’ BMW M3 GTR Is Now Real
In celebration of Need for Speed's 30th anniversary, BMW has turned the household gaming title's Most Wanted BMW MT3 GTR into a real-life vehicle."Most gamers will remember Need for Speed™: Most Wanted from 2005," BMW wrote in a blog post. "One of the reasons is a very special BMW M model driven in the game by the main antagonist, Clarence Callahan, aka ‘Razor’: a BMW M3 GTR from 2001. Its striking silver-blue design, brute sound, enormous power and role in the game’s plot have left a lasting impression on many gamers."Bringing the racing icon to life, BMW has realized the virtual car with a game-inspired version of the original BMW M3 GTR (2001), a racing car based on the BMW M3 E46. Made by BMW M Motorsport for the American Le Mans Series, the BMW M3 GTR won seven out of 10 races,...
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PARCO Pays Homage to the Art of Godzilla in New Group Exhibition
Tokyo's PARCO MUSEUM will soon unveil a new group exhibition centered around Godzilla. As the fourth installment in the institution's Godzilla-themed programming, the forthcoming show will be curated by NANZUKA and comprise of 15 international artists, including Roby Dwi Antono, Hiroki Tsukuda, Ryuichi Ohira, James Jarvis and Tadanobu Asano, who've each created unique artworks tailored specifically for the event. Highlights include Haroshi's totemic bust of the big dinosaur monster, crafted in his signature blend of recycled skate decks and visually inspired by the Godzilla film of the 1950s. Elsewhere, British artist and filmmaker was excited to create a unique noise piece using the sounds of Godzilla movies. "I produced this with the help of my friend David Scott Stone, who has produced ...
Hypeart Highlights Spray Paint Techniques at SCOPE Art Show Miami
Hypeart takes center stage at SCOPE Art Show this December, redefining the possibilities of spray paint in contemporary art. The presentation highlights artists who push the medium far beyond its graffiti roots, employing bold techniques like textured layering and mixed media to challenge perceptions of space, movement and form. SCOPE will run from December 3-8 in South Beach, Miami. Tied to SCOPE’s theme of Interdependence, the booth explores spray paint as a symbol of creative freedom—where control and chaos collide, reflecting the raw unpredictability of human expression. The lineup features KATSU, known for integrating technology like drone painting into conceptual works; Stickymonger, whose spray-based creations transform spaces into haunting, dreamlike realms; and UFO907, blending fi...
Awol Erizku Presents ‘Quaquaversal’ Exhibition At Ben Brown Fine Arts in Hong Kong
LA-based conceptual artist, Awol Erizku has unveiled Quaquaversal, his latest exhibition with Ben Brown Fine Arts. Building on Erizku’s ongoing engagement with Hong Kong, this bold showcase comprises paintings, neon installations as well as a newly unveiled series of bronze sculptures. The pieces expand on the artist’s dialogues on materiality, symbolism and cultural intervention while celebrating the African diasporic identity.In this exhibition, the artist deconstructs and reconstructs cultural motifs from music, popular culture and sports, creating nuanced narratives that favor Afrocentric perspectives. A standout feature is the series of five bronze sculptures depicting Egyptian Queen Nefertiti fused with various objects, reflecting ongoing debates about cultural sovereignty and the co...
