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Hyundai Unveils New U.S.-Built IONIQ 5 XRT Variant
Hyundai has revealed its refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5 lineup, including the new adventure-ready XRT variant, built at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia. The revamped model range boasts enhanced battery capacity, a longer driving range and innovative features.The all-new IONIQ 5 XRT offers improved off-road capabilities with features like a 23mm suspension lift, AWD dual-motor and rugged 18-inch wheels equipped with all-terrain tires. A bold exterior design includes digital camouflage cladding, black badges and unique fascias, ensuring the XRT stands out on any terrain. Inside, drivers will find H-Tex seating with exclusive XRT logos and a redesigned center console.Additionally, the 2025 IONIQ 5 also introduces Hyundai’s first use of the Tesla North American Charging St...
Ayoung Kim Searches for Lost Time in ‘Delivery Dancer’s Arc: Inverse’
Following the announcement and inaugural exhibition of the Asia Culture Center (ACC) Future Prize recipient, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism presents a new solo exhibition by Ayoung Kim. Delivery Dancer’s Arc: Inverse broadens Kim’s foray into science fiction, futurism, and archaeology in a multi-channel video and sculptural project.For this large-scale installation, Kim constructs a calendar marker, ticking with mathematical movements, to establish a new rhythm of time. At the center of the exhibition hall sits a three-sided screen that invites onlookers into a virtual world of LED and rubble. Made with generative AI, the artist keenly conjures futurity in both form and focus.The show will expand on the Delivery Dancer’s prequels, as the protagonists find themselves in a clas...
Uzbekistan to Launch Its Own Art Biennial in 2025
Uzbekistan typically isn't the first destination on art radars, but the Central Asian country will soon play host to its own biennial in 2025, drawing in a number of local and world-renowned artists, including Sir Antony Gormley and Himali Singh Soin to Aziza Azim and Behzod Boltaev.Los Angeles-based curator Diana Campbell will organize the inaugural edition of the Bukhara Biennial, who brings over a decade of experience — having helmed the role of artistic director of the Dhaka Art Summit since 2013, as well as working on exhibitions across Europe, Asia and the Americas. “For centuries, religious and cultural traditions from all corners of the world have commingled in Bukhara, resulting in a rich atmosphere of learning, craft and artistic production,” Campbell said in a statement. “It has...
Herzogin Meghan: Erneute Schlappe! Eintragung für ihre Lifestyle-Marke wurde abgelehnt
Herzogin Meghan wollte ihre Lifestyle-Marke "American Riviera Orchard" patentrechtlich schützen lassen – doch jetzt macht ihr das Amt einen Strich durch die Rechnung.
Deichbrise: Mit Lifestyle-Accessoires von der Nordsee zum maritimen Lebensgefühl
Norden (ots) - Die schönsten Erinnerungen an den Urlaub an der Nordsee immer bei sich tragen - diesen Wunsch erfüllt René Kretschmer seinen Kunden. Mit der Marke ...
Must-See Exhibitions During Frieze Seoul 2024
As Frieze Seoul, running from September 4 through 7, draws international attention, galleries as well as nonprofits across the city are unveiling a series of innovative and compelling exhibitions. The K11 Art Foundation opens with ‘Lunar Water,’ a generative art show featuring works by a’strict, Tyler Hobbs, and Cheng Ran, supported by Flipster and LG OLED. CR Collective's ‘Bongnae-san-Formosa Project’ delves into themes of marginalization through sculpture. Moreover, Kim Sajik’s ‘All Life Comes from the Center of the Circle' combines traditional Korean tales with contemporary themes. Sterling Ruby’s ‘The Flower Cutter Rests on Dust Covered Steps’ at Shinsegae Gallery and Oh Suk Kuhn’s ‘Practicality and Prosperity’ at AV Pavilion further explore perspectives through abstract lenses. Lastly...
For ‘I Thought I Lost It!’, Inclusion Is an Act
At the heart of the Hakgojae Gallery stands a trunk-less white elephant, frozen in motion. A nod to Joseon’s white elephant and the Buddhist parable of blind men, the animal has become a powerful symbol for social inclusion. Against the typical art gallery taboo, audiences are invited to touch the sculpture. To understand the elephant’s unusual form, artist Oum Jeongsoon embraces tactile experience as a new line of sight.I Thought I Lost It! brings together the work of three artists who remind us of the social role of art. Exploring collective resilience, this group exhibition looks at the loss of communal spirit amidst East Asia’s rapid urbanization.Hailing from China, Japan, and Korea, each artist mediates how art comprehends and catalyzes social change. Ding Yi, a pioneer in experiment...
Aston Martin Unveils All-New 5.2L Twin-Turbo V12 Vanquish
Aston Martin has revived one of its most iconic vehicles with the launch of the all-new Vanquish, a flagship model that marks a new era for the British automotive brand. Set to be limited to fewer than 1,000 units annually, the new Vanquish aims to redefine the boundaries of performance, luxury and design for the marque.At the heart of the Vanquish is a formidable 5.2L Twin-Turbo V12 engine, delivering an astonishing 823 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque. This powerhouse propels the car to a top speed of 214mph, making it the fastest series production car Aston Martin has ever produced. The new engine is paired with modern tech, including an electronic rear differential and Bilstein DTX dampers, ensuring precise handling and an exhilarating driving experience.The Vanquish's chassis, with an exten...
Bonhams to Auction Historic Porsche 911 Turbo “The Last Waltz”
Bonhams is set to auction a truly unique piece of automotive history: a 1998 Porsche 911 Type 993 Turbo Coupé, affectionately named "The Last Waltz." This car holds a special place in Porsche's legacy as the last air-cooled 911 to leave the Zuffenhausen factory during the model's original production run.Commissioned by German author Clauss Vanderborg, this Porsche was meticulously crafted to his specifications by Porsche's Sonderwunsch (Special Wishes) department. Finished in Ocean Blue, the car boasts an uprated 443 hp engine, identical to the Turbo S and a host of bespoke features, including an interior fully trimmed in Night Blue leather. Vanderborg, a friend of Ferry Porsche, dedicated the car to the company's founder, with a plaque on the dashboard bearing an inscription in his memory...
TECHART Unveils the “Aero Kit I” for the Porsche Cayenne E3.2
TECHART, known for its expertise in Porsche vehicle customization, has introduced the new Aero Kit I for the Porsche Cayenne E3.2 facelift models. This latest offering aims to elevate the Cayenne's road presence, merging sporty aesthetics with enhanced performance.The Aero Kit I features a front section crafted from premium carbon, complemented by a boldly designed hood that accentuates the Cayenne’s sporty nature. The rear is equally impressive, showcasing a powerful diffuser and side aero wings, all contributing to a dynamic, race-inspired look.Beyond its visual appeal, the Aero Kit I delivers functional benefits, notably improving vehicle handling across all driving modes while maintaining balanced aerodynamics at any speed. With the approval from the German Federal Motor Transport Auth...
Lifestyle-SUV im Fahrtest: So schlägt sich der Range Rover Evoque im Alltag
Man hat das Gefühl, dass der Evoque bei Range Rover immer ein wenig unter dem Radar fährt. Wir waren mit dem eleganten Lifestyle-SUV unterwegs.
Diesen Rückschlag erleidet Herzogin Meghans Lifestyle-Marke
Herzogin Meghan möchte so bald wie möglich ihre eigenen Produkte auf den Markt bringen. Der Weg dorthin gestaltet sich allerdings schwierig.
