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Venice Biennale Announces 111 Artists for 2026 Edition
SummaryThe Venice Biennale has unveiled the full roster of featured names for its 61st edition in MayThe highly anticipated In Minor Keys exhibition arrives a year after the death of its curator, Koyo KouohParticipants include solo artists, collectives, collaborative duos and artist-run organizationsThe Venice Biennale returns this May, and in the lead-up to its 61st edition, the international art expo has announced the full list of artists participating in its main exhibition.Titled In Minor Keys, the 2026 showcase realizes the vision of the late curator Koyo Kouoh, and will be carried out by a group of advisors she appointed prior to her passing last May. The team includes advisors Gabe Beckhurst Feijoo, Marie Helen Pereira, Rasha Salti, her assistant Rory Tsapayi and critic Siddhartha M...
Against the Instant Image
Words and photographs by Francesca StolckeIn the last few years, it’s been difficult not to recognize the change in photography culture. You’ll notice that film cameras, camcorders and disposables have been showing up everywhere again: at parties, on the street, in the studio, and in bags. And online, images have also been changing and have begun to soften. That clean aesthetic that used to dominate everything now seems less pervasive. During my process of picking up my film at various stores throughout the city, developers have told me some version of the same thing: people have been showing up to the store, curious and excited about film, and film sales have been increasing. For some of these stores, which have been around for decades and have witnessed the rise of various technologies, ...
Adriana Oliver Returns to Tokyo With ‘BECOMING’ at GALLERY TARGET
SummaryGALLERY TARGET will host Adriana Oliver’s solo exhibition, BECOMING, from March 5 – 28, 2026The exhibition explores transformation and identity through bold, pop‑art‑rooted works inspired by 1960s sports advertising aestheticsIt also features a Coffee Supreme collaboration with limited-edition merchandiseGALLERY TARGET in Tokyo is set to present BECOMING, a solo exhibition by Barcelona-based painter Adriana Oliver. Marking her first show in Japan in four years, the exhibition explores the concept of transformation as a continuous state of "becoming" rather than a singular event.For BECOMING, Oliver uses the visual language of 1960s sports advertisements - characterized by vibrant colors and graphical compositions - to reconstruct modern narratives around identity and selfhood. In th...
The São Paulo Dive Bar Turned Culinary Mecca
This week on the Food Chain: Rodrigo Oliveira, the chef reimagining a regional Brazilian cuisine shaped by scarcity and necessity. The post The São Paulo Dive Bar<br> Turned Culinary Mecca appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.
Blankmag Books is New York’s Living Archive of Counterculture
Few spots feel as true to New York’s art scene as Blankmag Books. Cozied beneath a technicolored glass awning, the subterranean store announces itself modestly overhead — “books and souvenirs” — though this is largely a loose, humble description of what’s inside.Print shops, like many good things in life, tend to reveal themselves incidentally. You wander without a title in mind, happening upon one while out buying a gift for a friend, or making a pitstop on the way to your next destination. I stumbled upon Blankmag during a lunch break shortly after its opening last summer. It was one of those reminders that entire worlds can open up to you when you take a chance on curiosity, even if just for a few minutes.Blankmag Books is the latest entrant in the city’s new-old wave of bookstores. Ori...
LA Art Week’s Hottest (Anti)Fair is an Abandoned Discount Store
SummaryArtist Barry McGee, Jeffrey Deitch and The Hole present 99CENT, a massive installation at a shuttered discount store, for Los Angeles Art WeekRunning through March 1, the show brings together an eclectic showcase from over 100 artists, spanning painting, sculpture, illustration and performanceArt Week is gaining momentum in Los Angeles as visitors from the around the globe descend on the City of Angels for a packed itinerary, hitting marquee events like Frieze, Felix Art Fair, Post-Fair and the inaugural edition of Enzo. Just a block down from LACMA at 6121 Wilshire Boulevard, however, an alternative “anti-fair” crowd brews. To set the scene, just imagine: 100 artists walk into a 99 cent store.In the two days since opening, the aptly titled 99CENT has quickly made its way to the top...
A Bespoke 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione “Tailor Made” Hits the Auction Block
SummaryRM Sotheby's is preparing to auction a rare 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione crafted through the brand's exclusive Tailor Made programThe limited-edition V12 supercar boasts a unique Prugna Opaco exterior with Oro Opaco racing stripes and bespoke motorsport-inspired detailsBoasting an original sticker price of over $910,000 USD, the pristine vehicle is expected to fetch up to $2 million USD at an upcoming Miami auctionAutomotive collectors have a rare opportunity to acquire a true modern marvel as an ultra-exclusive 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione "Tailor Made" officially heads to auction. Handled by RM Sotheby's for its upcoming Miami event, the highly personalized Italian supercar represents the pinnacle of Maranello's front-engined, naturally aspirated V12 lineage and arrives with an ...
An Ultra-Rare 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT Is Heading to Auction
SummaryAn ultra-rare 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT is slated to hit the auction block, offering collectors a chance to own a definitive piece of automotive historyAs the first production model from the legendary automaker, the grand tourer features stunning aluminum coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring SuperleggeraPowered by a historic 3.5-liter V12 engine, the highly coveted classic is expected to command a premium price when it goes under the hammerAutomotive collectors and raging bull enthusiasts are on high alert as an ultra-rare Lamborghini 350 GT officially heads to an upcoming Bring a Trailer auction. The pristine grand tourer represents a monumental milestone in automotive history, serving as the very first production model to roll out of the Italian marque's Sant'Agata Bolognese factory in ...
Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Orchid Show at the NYBG Celebrates City Grit With Blooming Beauty
SummaryThe New York Botanical Garden presents Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle, transforming the conservatory with over 7,000 orchidsRunning until April 26, 2026, the immersive displays include a floral brownstone, laundromat and a subway station reimagining NYC urban lifeThe New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has unveiled its 23rd annual orchid exhibition, The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle, running through April 26, 2026. Transforming the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a botanical love letter to New York City, the installation reimagines the city's urban grit through thousands of vibrant orchids. Visitors are guided through a series of life-sized floral vignettes that elevate everyday city scenes, including a two-story black-painted brownstone adorned with casca...
Tomokazu Matsuyama Lights Up Times Square With “Morning Again”
SummaryTomokazu Matsuyama debuts “Morning Again” at Times Square Arts’ Midnight Moment, running nightly from April 1 – 30, 2026Over 90 LED screens synchronize for three minutes, replacing ads with abstract imagery of hope, rhythm, self‑expression, and transformationFor one month starting April 1, 2026, Brooklyn-based artist Tomokazu Matsuyama will take over New York’s Times Square with his latest digital public art project, "Morning Again." As part of the prestigious Midnight Moment program, the city’s largest and longest-running digital art series, Matsuyama’s work will synchronize across more than 96 massive LED screens from 41st to 49th Streets. Every night for three minutes - from 11:57 p.m. to midnight - the usual commercial advertisements will vanish, replaced by a 180-second cinemat...
Ayrton Senna’s 1986 Lotus 98T Formula 1 Car Heads To Auction
SummaryRM Sotheby's is preparing to auction the legendary 1986 Lotus 98T driven by Ayrton Senna during his formative Formula One yearsThe historic racing chassis boasts an impeccable provenance, securing two Grand Prix victories and five pole positions during the 1986 seasonBidding for the fully operational track weapon opens in March via a sealed online auctionAutomotive collectors and motorsport enthusiasts are gearing up for a monumental offering as Ayrton Senna’s 1986 Lotus 98T heads to auction. Handled exclusively by RM Sotheby's, the legendary Formula 1 car represents a defining era of the sport and is expected to command a staggering hammer price between $9.5 million and $12 million USD.Constructed for the 1986 Formula One World Championship, Chassis 98T-3 was piloted by the Brazili...
Lamborghini Kills Its First EV, Citing “Zero” Demand
SummaryLamborghini has officially cancelled the Lanzador, its first planned all-electric vehicle, due to a lack of customer interestCEO Stephan Winkelmann stated that demand for high-end EVs is "close to zero," as they struggle to deliver the emotional connection of combustion enginesThe brand will now prioritize a plug-in hybrid lineup, ensuring its future models retain the mechanical soul of the Raging BullLamborghini is pulling the plug on its EV ambitions, officially killing off the Lanzador project. The move signals a decisive shift in strategy for the Sant’Agata Bolognese marque, which has determined that its clientele simply isn't ready to trade the roar of a V12 for the silence of a battery pack.The cancellation centers on the Lanzador, a high-riding 2+2 Ultra GT concept that was s...
