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Thames & Hudson Chronicles Comic Art from 1964 to 2024
Superheroes from the Marvel and DC Comics universe may dominate the showtimes of most cinemas today, but it wasn't too long ago that these stories were only found in the tiny comic strips found in niche corner stores. Thames & Hudson has published a new book chronicling the vast history of comic art from 1964 to 2024, bridging a dialogue between the unique graphic stories that manifested across Europe, Asia and the U.S. The book catalogs a new exhibition held at Paris' Centre Pompidou, which showcases how comics played a counter-cultural role from the '60s till the present day. Packed over 288 pages, the six decade survey covers early titles, such as Jean-Claude Forest’s Barbarella in France, the avant-garde '60s Japanese manga Garo to Robert Crumb’s Zap Comix and the Peanuts gang. Ran...
Automobili Pininfarina Honors Cambiano Ties with New Special-Edition Battista
Automobili Pininfarina marked the end of this year's Monterey Car Week with the unveiling of a bespoke-commission Battista hyper GT, paying homage to the brand's roots in Cambiano, Italy. This unique vehicle, dubbed "A Piece of Cambiano in California," was presented as a tribute to the location where each handcrafted masterpiece is meticulously curated, reflecting the brand’s deep connection to its Italian heritage.The Battista's exterior features a distinctive yet subtle livery that incorporates a map of the Cambiano region and a schematic of the Battista production line, elegantly displayed on the underside of the active rear wing. This intricate design is echoed on the bespoke door plates, which bear the engravings "Where Everything Starts" and "Fatto Con Amore in Italia" (Made with Lov...
Ram Reaches for the Stars With Lunar-Themed Power Wagon and Rebel HD Editions
Ram has unveiled its latest special editions: the 2024 Ram Power Wagon and Rebel HD Lunar Editions. These new models, designed with inspiration from the moon's unique color palette, offer exclusive features and added value, solidifying Ram's position in the sport truck segment.Both the Power Wagon and Rebel HD Lunar Editions feature a distinctive Ceramic Grey exterior, complemented by gloss black Lunar vinyl body graphics. The special editions also come equipped with two-tone black tow mirrors, powder-coated bumpers and wheel flares, ensuring these trucks stand out on the road or the trail. The Power Wagon rides on 17-inch black wheels, while the Rebel HD boasts 20-inch black wheels.Inside, the Lunar Editions continue the theme with Surf Blue stitching on black leather and Twill Film accen...
NOVITEC Reveals Exclusive Rolls-Royce Spectre Customization Package
NOVITEC's SPOFEC division has unveiled an exclusive customization package for the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the world’s most luxurious electric coupe. The German automotive specialist has enhanced the Spectre's already unparalleled elegance with a suite of bespoke features designed to captivate and inspire.The customization includes meticulously crafted exposed-carbon bodywork, adding a sporty yet refined aesthetic to the Spectre's iconic design. Complementing this is a set of 24-inch alloy wheels, developed in collaboration with Vossen, which perfectly balance the car’s grand proportions.SPOFEC has also introduced a suspension kit that lowers the Spectre’s ride height by nearly 1.5 inches, offering a sleeker stance and improved handling. Inside, NOVITEC meets even the most discerning tastes wi...
Tinnitus: Woher kommen die Geräusche? Was hilft dagegen? | MDR.DE
Fast drei Millionen Deutsche leiden unter Tinnitus. Der Ton im Ohr findet nur im eigenen Kopf statt. Klopfen, Rauschen, Piepen: Tinnitus ist nicht gleich Tinnitus – und er ist keine Krankheit, sondern ...
Wutopia Lab Conjures ‘Three Mountains and A Sea’ in Hainan
Wutopia Lab’s 'Flickering Peak' is a playful convergence of light and space. The architectural project was completed in Coffee Village, Hainan, reimagining the Sun River Art Center into ‘three mountains and a sea’, a loose translation from a classical Taoist story. The central and auxiliary buildings of the art center, cloaked in a white semi-transparent facade, create three peaks in the distance. Situated at the heart of the island, an artificial sea cradles the entrance of the art center to satiate the desire for an ocean view.The project is a marriage of history and modern architecture, serving as a rich site for cultural significance. Coffee Village was once home to a plantation established by overseas Chinese workers returning from Indonesia. The land’s history of struggle and exile t...
The Muses of Artist JJ Manford Take Center Stage in ‘Fifth Season’
American artist JJ Manford is showcasing a new solo exhibition of paintings at V1 Gallery in Copenhagen. Based in Brooklyn, Manford is known for creating vibrant interior spaces using oil stick on canvas that radiate with a textured dreamlike effect depicting his interests across travel, architecture, midcentury furniture and art history. In Fifth Season, Manford presents 13 new paintings riddled with references to the many art and design heroes that inspire his practice. From graphic compositions by Keith Haring, Poul Henningsen's PH5 hanging lamp to sculptures by Asger Jorn and Alexander Calder, each composition offers juxtapositions between a range of objects, spaces and ideas. While his paintings might appear informed by real life settings or photographs, Manford intuitively builds eac...
Audi Unveils Upgraded Examples of the RS 3
Audi has unveiled the upgraded RS 3, its compact powerhouse known for its blend of precision, speed, and style. This revamped version boasts a dynamic design and cutting-edge enhancements, solidifying its status as the fastest in its class with a record-breaking lap time of 7:33.123 minutes on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.Visually, the new RS 3 provides sportiness from every angle — the front fascia now features a more assertive hexagonal Singleframe grille, flanked by functional side air intakes and a splitter that echoes Audi's motorsport heritage. The rear is equally aggressive, with a redesigned diffuser and larger RS-specific exhaust outlets. The car is available in new colors, including Kyalami Green and Daytona Gray with a matte finish, paired with standard 19-inch aluminum wheels t...
Dodge Celebrates HEMI Power with Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet
Dodge is marking the 20th anniversary of its HEMI-powered Durango SUV with the release of two special-edition models for 2025: the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and the Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary edition.The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet stands out with its Triple Nickel exterior, Satin Black hood and distinctive grey metallic SRT Hellcat badging. Under the hood, it boasts a supercharged 6.2L Hellcat V-8 engine, making it the most powerful SUV ever produced. The Silver Bullet’s interior is equally impressive, featuring Ebony Red Nappa leather seats, a suede steering wheel and a high-tech cockpit with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Priced starting at $113,325 USD, this model is designed for those who crave speed and luxury ...
Sterling Ruby Brings New Multi-Medium Works to Shinsegae Gallery
Shinsegae Gallery will host ‘The Flower Cutter Rests on Dust Covered Steps’, a solo exhibition by Sterling Ruby, from September 5 to November 30 at Shinsegae Gallery Cheongdam in Seoul, South Korea. Ruby, a leading contemporary American artist, showcases new works that span various mediums, each rooted in material, process, and history.The exhibition unfolds across several rooms, each dedicated to distinct projects—from sensual ceramics and symbolic collages to austere aluminum sculptures and explosive paintings. The title evokes a gardener's role in nurturing growth, decay, and renewal, with the artworks revealing a sense of melancholy and the fragility of nature and civilizations.Key pieces include Basin Theology/Dracula Boat, a ceramic symbolizing the transition between life and the und...
Photographer Adam Jason Cohen Shares Unseen Images of Virgil Abloh In New Zine
Photographer Adam Jason Cohen has worked with everyone from Nike to the NBA and Arc'Teryx to adidas — he even recently shot some of Knoll's Bauhaus icons at the famed Venice Beach Skatepark. His latest project, however is a deeply personal one: a zine full of photos Cohen took of Virgil Abloh in 2019, shortly after the opening of Abloh's "Figures of Speech" exhibit at MCA Chicago. Dubbed Chicago, 2019, the zine provides a peek behind the curtain during a pivotal point in Abloh's career, and also serves as a tribute to the city the late creative force loved so much."I had been sitting on a small body of work from that time, so I pared it down to a studio visit and portraits," Cohen mentioned. "So I reworked [the images] and pared [them] down to a studio visit and selection of portraits." Ph...
Mercedes-AMG Unleashes Exclusive GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport
In an homage to 130 years of motorsport, Mercedes-AMG has introduced the GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport during this year's Monterey Car Week. Limited to just 13 units, this special edition marks the final iteration of the AMG GT3 model to feature the iconic naturally aspirated 6.3L V8 engine. The car, celebrating a century-plus of racing heritage, marries cutting-edge motorsport technology with classic design cues inspired by Mercedes-Benz's racing legends from the 1950s.The GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is a performance powerhouse, boasting 671 hp, making it the most potent GT3 ever produced in Affalterbach. Unshackled by homologation restrictions, this race-ready beast features advanced aerodynamics, including a new Drag Reduction System (DRS) inspired by Formula 1. This system, combined with...
