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En Iwamura’s Totemic Figures Enchant Almine Rech Shanghai
Fresh off a new print release with The-Art-Form, Japanese artist En Iwamura is showcasing his latest solo exhibition at Almine Rech. Housed at the gallery's Shanghai location, Glances and Echoes presents a series of works that are partly inspired by Iwamura recently becoming a father, imbuing a sense of childlike wonder in each of his ceramic vessels and ink-based drawings. A student of history, Iwamura revisits artistic tropes from years past to create totemic handmade busts that reference ancient Japanese craftsmanship, from the Jomon era (14,000 to 300 BCE) to the terra cotta haniwa figures from the Kofun period (300 to 538 CE). In particular, the Japanese philosophy of Ma, or the space between things, is a central pillar to Iwamura's practice — emphasizing peacefulness and curiosity th...
Toyota Revives Rally Legacy with GR86 Concept at SEMA 2024
At the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Toyota unveiled the GR86 Rally Legacy Concept, a thrilling tribute to its iconic rally heritage. Designed as a modern reimagining of the legendary 1990s Celica GT-Four rally cars, this concept combines classic rally spirit with the latest in Toyota’s performance engineering.The GR86 Rally Legacy Concept, based on the 2024 GR86 Performance Package, integrates a 3-cylinder turbocharged GR-FOUR AWD system, borrowed from the GR Corolla. This powertrain transformation required extensive modifications to the GR86’s chassis and suspension. A custom subframe and engine mounts were added to accommodate the G16E-GTS engine, along with bespoke front suspension components and custom coil-over dampers. The rear axle setup includes the GR Corolla’s differential, ensur...
Karma Unveils Limited-Edition Invictus Model
Karma has unveiled the Invictus, a limited-series model marking the debut of the Karma Collection at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. With only 30 examples available globally, the Invictus elevates Karma’s signature Revero sedan into a performance hybrid with enhanced power and exclusivity.Designed with a strong focus on aesthetics and dynamic performance, the Invictus flaunts extensive carbon fiber detailing, a dramatic low stance and advanced chassis enhancements. Its body transitions from Pacifico Grey paint to reveal a fully exposed carbon fiber hood, roof and trunk, paired with carbon fiber fenders featuring louvered vents to improve aerodynamics. Blacked-out logos and 21-inch split 5-spoke forged aluminum wheels add to its bold, aggressive look.Engineered for driving enthusiasts, the ...
Modena Automobili Unveils Project MA-01: A Reimagined Maserati Biturbo-Shamal
Modena Automobili is embarking on an ambitious restomod build, known as Project MA-01, which transforms the iconic 1990s Maserati Biturbo-Shamal into a modern, muscular supercar. Backed by over 1,000 hours of brainstorming and expert consultations, the Modena team aims to resurrect the Biturbo-Shamal with a contemporary edge while preserving its distinctive Italian spirit.Project MA-01 combines the expertise of Modena Automobili’s in-house specialists and external engineering firms. The project involves significant upgrades, including a 500hp 3L V6 twin-turbo engine from the Maserati Ghibli S, co-engineered by Ferrari and Maserati. This powerful engine enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, achieving a top speed of 177 mph. The Ghibli S's ZF eight-speed sequential auto...
Ed Templeton’s ‘The Sprawl’ Captures the Charm of American Suburbia
Skateboarder and contemporary artist Ed Templeton makes his return to Tim Van Laere with The Sprawl, his first solo exhibition at the gallery in over a decade. In a suite of photographs, paintings, drawings and sculptures, Templeton wides an affectionate eye toward everyday beauty.Born in Huntington Beach, California, Templeton takes thematic inspiration from his punk rock-infused upbringing, reflecting the raw, vulnerable moments that have come to define his life. A pioneering figure in the 90s street scene, his artistic practice developed naturally and helped situate skateboarding within a broader creative discourse, building new bridges between sport, art and culture while tackling social ideas that go overlooked within the subculture.Embracing the pretty and the ugly in equal measure, ...
Matt McCormick Chronicles His ‘Into the Distance’ Series in New Book
Los Angeles-based artist Matt McCormick will release a new book chronicling his Into the Distance series. Entitled Out Of The Great Wide Open, the publication revisits the myth of the American West through a contemporary lens, exploring themes of freedom, nostalgia and isolation.Created between LA and New York City, McCormick started Into the Distance in 2017, conflating punk rock influences, such as using a faulty printer to transmit grainy landscape textures that he would overlay with cowboy figures, as an embracing of imperfection that is often erased in the picture-perfect capabilities of the social media age today. In the years since, McCormick's scope has expanded to depict his lone subjects drifting in-and-out of the composition like a scene from a movie — mirroring the blurring of ...
Futura and Kenny Scharf Unite With AllRightsReserved to Release a Limited-Edition Sculpture Set
Contemporary American artists, Futura and Kenny Scharf have linked up to co-create a limited-edition sculpture set with AllRightsReserved.The two artists go way back. They held their first joint exhibition in New York’s Tony Shafrazi Gallery back in 1984, which served as the starting point for both their artistic careers and journies. With the latest collaboration, Futura and Kenny Scharf perfectly expressed their chemistry and creative visions in a playful, yet dynamic manner.Dubbed “Untitled,” the new set of stainless steel sculptures showcases two pairs of characters, each onboard a distinct UFO. Futura’s emblematic FL-001 “Pointman” takes on a passenger role on the metallic purple spaceship, which appears to be piloted by ESPACIO, Kenny Scharf’s quirky character. The shape of the space...
Nissan Unleashes the TARMAC: A Track-Ready Muscle Truck
Nissan is set to unveil its uniquely equipped Frontier TARMAC at this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Created in collaboration with Nissan Motorsports, Forsberg Racing and Nissan Design America, the TARMAC revamps the Nissan Frontier PRO-X into a low-slung powerhouse built for the track.The brainchild of Nissan Motorsports veterans Kevin Lutz and Paul Boyer, the TARMAC concept pays homage to the muscle truck era of the early 2000s. Chris Forsberg, a renowned racing figure, leads the project, bringing his expertise and a touch of nostalgia, noting "I haven’t built a lowered truck since 2003. It’s a cool return to a performance style that’s largely been missing.”With a supercharged 3.8L V6, the TARMAC boasts 440 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, thanks to a custom NISMO cold air intake and performa...
Custom 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 6-Speed Surfaces at Auction
A meticulously reimagined 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Widebody, boasting a 6.2L AMG V8 engine and a rare six-speed manual transmission, is up for auction via Bring A Trailer (BAT), courtesy of Bespoke Orange County. This unique coupe merges classic Mercedes luxury with modern high-performance engineering, resulting from a multi-year build from 2021 to 2024.The exterior of the 560SEC is dressed in Smoke Silver Metallic and features flared carbon-fiber fenders, AMG-style carbon-fiber bumpers and side skirts. Complementing the widened stance are custom-fabricated 17-inch AMG-style wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires, providing a commanding presence on the road. A modified suspension system and big brake kit add to the vehicle’s enhanced handling and stopping power.Inside, the ca...
Toyota Unveils Open-Air Land Cruiser ROX Concept
Toyota is set to unveil the Land Cruiser ROX concept at this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas, offering an open-air, adventure-ready reimagining of its iconic SUV. The Land Cruiser ROX, which stands for "Recreation Open eXperience," was developed by Toyota's Calty Design Research in Michigan, building on the classic open-top Land Cruisers of the past.This concept merges Toyota's rich off-road legacy with a modernized design, crafted on the base of the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser 250. The team modified over half of the original vehicle to create a rugged, open-top model with a reinforced structure, delivering an immersive outdoor experience. Custom "skeleton" doors and a sliding soft top blur the boundary between the cabin and nature.The ROX boasts extensive customization, featuring a widened tr...
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Martha Stewart: „Es war nichts Unanständiges, nur eine Stimmung des Augenblicks“ – WELT
Martha Stewart verkörpert mit ihrer Lifestylemarke die Seele Amerikas. Sie baute ein Imperium auf, stolperte, Knast – und kam zurück. Nun läuft eine Netflix-Doku über sie. Ein Gespräch über Apfelkuche ...
