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Oscar Wang Unveils His First Large-Scale Urban Sculpture at Alila Shanghai
Oscar Wang has unveiled “Gathering,” his first large-scale urban sculpture in the newly-opened Alila Shangai — the group’s first resort retreat in Greater China.Nestled in the city’s bustling Jing'an district, Wang's sculpture takes home in the hotel’s central atrium on the lobby level. Through an interplay of materials, the sculpture takes on the form of a tree, uniting traditional Chinese philosophy with Alila’s focus on sustainability. Every component of the piece honors and celebrates each of the five elements and five senses, which are the main inspirations behind the artwork.In the main structure of “Gathering,” its trunk and branches are crafted from polished silver. while leaves nod to fire and earth in a blend of ceramic and steel. Projecting from within the sculpture are programm...
Hennessey Unveils Its Latest Super Truck: The Venom 800
Hennessey, the renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has just unveiled its latest creation: the Venom 800 Super Truck, a high-powered alternative to the Ford F-150 Raptor R. With a staggering 800 hp and 757 lb-ft of torque, this upgraded F-150 promises a 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 11.7 seconds.The Venom 800 comes equipped with a suite of performance enhancements. Hennessey's engineers have added a 3.0L supercharger, upgraded air-to-water intercooler and high-performance fuel injection to optimize power delivery. A six-piston Brembo braking system ensures that stopping power matches the truck’s raw acceleration.Designed for both off-road capability and luxury, the Venom 800 boasts a six-inch BDS suspension lift with FOX coilovers, 20-inch wheels, 35-inch o...
Rare 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Surfaces for Auction
A rare 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth is set to hit the auction block, offering enthusiasts a unique chance to own a piece of motorsport history. Available through Bonhams Cars, this homologation special is one of only 500 ever produced, making it exceedingly rare — especially in the U.S.Designed for the track, the Sierra RS500 Cosworth was a standout in both touring car and rally racing, powered by the iconic 2.0L Cosworth YB turbocharged engine producing 224 hp. This particular example, finished in black, boasts only 48,300 miles and remains in near-original condition, a rarity for cars of this era. The vehicle, offered from the renowned Squadra Lupo collection, has been meticulously preserved, with careful attention paid to maintaining its performance and authenticity.The RS500 was cra...
Chris Skylark Comes Full Circle in ‘Swallow the Lake’
At an abandoned office in the heart of Times Square, Chris Skylark makes his solo debut. In a showcase of 12 large-scale pieces, Skylark blurs the lines between fine arts and fashion photography, finding home in a middle ground. Curated by Ginevra de Blasio, Swallow the Lake takes its title from the 1970 collection of poems by Clarence Major. Calling on ideas of fulfillment and reflection, the artist reconciles with his past in a powerful coming of age.This body of silkscreen prints features locals in Jamaica alongside figures like Frank Ocean, Playboi Carti, and Anok Yai in a series of intimate scenes. Capturing subjects with ambitious vulnerability, Skylark confronts pop culture and the everyday image to make anew, taking pleasure in the rare and raw. The most concealed piece in the exhi...
Yoko Ono Invites Imagination in Two New Limited-Edition Prints
Yoko Ono has teamed up with JRP Editions to release two limited edition letterpress prints in celebration of EVERYTHING IN THE UNIVERSE is UNFINISHED, her newly printed artist book. Each piece offers a distilled yet fresh reimagination of her past work, shining a light on themes of unity, peace, and love. Both prints make conceptual references to Nutopia, an imaginary country created by Ono and John Lennon in 1973, as they reach towards universal hope.For i ii iii Stamp, Ono calls on her 2004 video piece “ONOCHORD” where she invited audiences to send a message through a unique “love code” of light flashes: “I (i) Love (ii) You (iii).” Meanwhile, Add color where the world needs peace encourages participants to do just that. In a marriage of her collaborative Add Color installations and part...
Mercedes-Benz Teams Up with Sony Pictures for In-Car Entertainment
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new entertainment experience for its customers through a collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The RIDEVU service, accessible via the MBUX infotainment system, brings a movie experience directly to vehicles. The service offers a wide selection of blockbuster films, which customers can stream on up to six screens within the car or on connected devices.RIDEVU is available to owners with an active MBUX Entertainment Package Plus subscription in select markets, including Germany, the UK and Ireland. Users can enjoy the app's extensive catalog, which is regularly updated with new releases. Additionally, customers can rent or purchase movies, with recent cinematic titles and classics available in high-definition.The interface allows seamless browsing, str...
Oracle Red Bull Racing Unveils World-First RB19 Motion Simulator
Oracle Red Bull Racing has unveiled a world-first RB19 motion simulator and show car, marking an exciting step in F1 fan engagement. Created in partnership with Memento Exclusives, these simulators and show cars bring enthusiasts closer to the sport than ever.The RB19, with 21 wins, 30 podiums and 860 points, is the most dominant car in Formula 1 history. Now, fans can experience the thrill of racing through a highly realistic motion simulator. Crafted using the same processes as the real race car, these simulators boast advanced haptic actuators, front pivot configuration and rumble feedback for an immersive experience. Every twist and turn on iconic F1 tracks is replicated with astonishing precision.In addition to the simulators, Red Bull has released their championship-winning show cars...
The Honda Dax 125 Makes Its Way to the U.S.
Honda has announced that the iconic Honda Dax 125 will be available to U.S. customers starting in October, paying tribute to the beloved 1969 Trail 70. The miniMOTO model, which was first introduced in Europe for the 2023 model year, is now set to make its way Stateside.The Dax 125 joins Honda's popular miniMOTO lineup, which includes models like the Grom, Monkey, Super Cub, Trail125 and Navi. With its retro T-shaped frame, chunky tires and compact design, the Dax brings back memories of the Trail 70’s heyday in the U.S., when it was a common sight at campgrounds and motorhome parks.Colin Miller, American Honda's Public Relations Manager, shared his excitement, stating, "The Dax 125 honors the original Trail 70 while introducing modern technology, performance, and reliability. We're eager ...
Longevity Lifestyle – Lange leben, aber zu welchem Preis? im TV – Sendung – TV SPIELFILM
Mit 100 Jahren körperlich gesund und geistig fit zu sein: Das wünschen sich Anhänger der Longevity-Bewegung. Für diesen Traum stellen sie ihr Leben bisweilen radikal um. Eine Vielzahl von Maßnahmen so ...
Mall of Switzerland mit weiteren Angeboten für Fashion und Lifestyle
Die Mall of Switzerland baut ihre Position als Fashion & Lifestyle Hotspot weiter aus. Nach dem Start von Zara, Pull&Bear und ...
Pace Gallery Unveils Monumental Exhibition on Pioneering Japanese Artist Jiro Takamatsu
Pace Gallery has unveiled a monumental exhibition on acclaimed Japanese artist Jiro Takamatsu. The World Expands surveys Takamatsu's pioneering work across painting, photography, sculpture and installation, illuminating the ways in which he connected the worlds of Dada and Surrealism with a Minimalist sensibility that helped usher in a new form of creative expression during Japan's Post-War period. The show marks the first breadth of work the gallery has shown on the artist since representing his estate back in May. Alongside fellow artists Genpei Akasegawa and Natsuyuki Nakanishi, Takamatsu first gained recognition by co-founding the collective, Hi Red Center (1963–1964), which distilled the boundaries between art and civic life through unorthodox methods, such as once counterfeiting one-...
Your Chance to Own the Ferrari 12Cilindri for $18,220 USD
Amalgam has unveiled its latest masterpiece, a meticulously crafted 1:8 scale model of Ferrari’s 12Cilindri. Limited to just 199 pieces, this hand-built model embodies the precision and passion behind Ferrari’s iconic V12 engine and stunning design.Each model, finished in Rosso Imola with a Blu Sterling interior, is a result of over 3,000 hours of development and 300 hours of hand assembly by a small team of skilled artisans. Using original CAD designs and material specifications directly from Ferrari, the model captures every intricate detail of the 12Cilindri, from its sculptural lines to its race-bred, naturally aspirated V12 engine.At over 23 inches long, the model is made from the highest quality materials and features thousands of parts, including castings and CNC-machined components...
