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‘Smoke & Mirrors’ Shines a Light on Barriers of Access
For able-bodied audiences, navigating through a museum or exhibition can be a straightforward experience. For those with disabilities, however, the barriers they face are often overlooked.The Zimmerli Art Museum has unveiled a new group exhibition featuring the work of artists with disabilities from around the world. Titled Smoke & Mirrors, the show conceptualizes access through ideas of transparency, antagonism, and humor as each artist brings institutional inequity to the surface.“The exhibition really comes from the perspective of a disabled person or a disabled artist specifically. It's trying to make transparent this idea of something that we ordinarily would not notice or take for granted,” says guest curator Dr. Amanda Cachia. “That's why I use that turn of phrase, ‘smoke and mi...
New Jeep Wrangler V6 Exclusively Paired with Manual Transmission
Jeep has unveiled its latest Wrangler lineup, including a V6 that stays true to its roots and is exclusively paired with a manual transmission. Powered by the trusted 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, this model features a six-speed manual transmission, delivering 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.The 2025 Wrangler retains its body-on-frame construction, solid axles and a range of advanced 4x4 systems. The manual version integrates seamlessly with the Jeep’s renowned off-road technologies, like available electronic lockers and crawl ratios that can reach up to 100:1, making it one of the most capable vehicles on the market. Wrangler’s Dana axles, two-speed transfer case and standard traction control are all designed to enhance its off-road capabilities.Inside, the 2025 Wrangler V6 Manual features the...
KALMAR Automotive Unveils Electrified Porsche 911: The 7-97 E-Volt
KALMAR Automotive has made a bold entry into the EV market with the introduction of its first EV conversion, the 7-97 E-Volt. This innovative model combines classic Porsche 911 (964) design with modern EV tech.The 7-97 E-Volt features an upcycled Tesla Model S drivetrain, producing 450 hp and 486 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in under four seconds and offers a driving range of up to 180 miles. The EV's dual driving modes — Eco and Sport — provide options for performance and efficiency.KALMAR’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond the powertrain. The 7-97 E-Volt recycles materials from the donor vehicle, including recast aluminum and reformed glass, while its lightweight body panels are made from plant fiber. These eco-friendly flax fibers reduce CO2 emissions by 7...
Über drei Millionen Follower: Ex-Polizist Pascal tätowiert in Burghausen Kunden aus aller Welt
Mit 670.000 Instagram-Followern und drei Millionen Fans auf TikTok verbindet er Kunst, Lifestyle und Persönlichkeit. Zudem ...
Talia Chetrit Trusts Her ‘Gut’
In the hum of Milan fashion week, photographer Talia Chetrit reveals her most comprehensive exhibition to date. Bearing the intimacy of its title, Gut evokes the visceral and vulnerable at once. The show gathers works from 1994 to 2023, creating a dialogue between Chetrit's personal and public worlds in a lyrical display of images.In the crescendo of her artistic career, Chetrit’s instinctive approach to composition is made evident. Through a series of self-portraits, family scenes, still lifes, and street photography, each image invites viewers to reflect on the nature of human relationships in its own light. Blending emotional intensity with daring pictorial structure, Chetrit captures what it means to be both behind and in front of the lens.Presented by 10 Corso Como at their concept st...
Danielle Mckinney Turns Inward in ‘Haven’
Danielle Mckinney suspends the domestic into the atmospheric. Her compositions begin with all-black canvases, as subjects reveal themselves in a wash of chiaroscuro. For Haven, the artist’s first solo show at Galerie Max Hetzler, Mckinney brings visual poetry to Berlin in a display of oil paintings and new watercolor works on paper.Trained as a photographer, Mckinney cinematically captures moments of introspection. As her protagonists lounge leisurely on couches and read magazines, the aura of Haven extends beyond its frames. Drawing imagery from social media and vintage magazines, the artist summons a timeless quality in her intimate arrangements, as subjects revel in physical and psychic interiority.At the heart of the show is its eponymous piece. The painting imagines a woman, clad in b...
CUPRA Elevates the Sporty SUV Sector With New Terramar
Spanish automaker CUPRA has just unveiled the Terramar, its latest vehicle aimed to elevate the sporty SUV market in Europe.The premiere at the IMAX cinema in Barcelona mesmerized both live attendees and a global online audience with a captivating display that brought CUPRA’s world to life. The event, themed “There is no second,” drew inspiration from the America’s Cup sailing competition and culminated in the unveiling of the CUPRA Terramar. Adding to the spectacle was a film by renowned Spanish director J.A. Bayona, which highlighted the synergy between CUPRA’s philosophy and the America’s Cup. As CUPRA’s Brand Ambassador, Bayona emphasized that the film reflects his values—celebrating competitive sports, embracing self-improvement, evoking powerful emotions, and pushing boundaries—princ...
Der aufwendige Lifestyle der Zugvögel: Wanderer sparen im Winter kaum Energie
Die aktuellen Überschwemmungen in Europa sind eine Katastrophe für die betroffenen Menschen, die ihr Heim, Hab und Gut und in ...
Lotus Unveils Futuristic Three-Seat Theory 1 EV Supercar Concept
Lotus has unveiled its latest concept car, the Theory 1, an all-electric supercar that showcases the brand’s cutting-edge technology and design. With a top speed of 200 mph and a sleek, futuristic three-seat configuration, the Theory 1 demonstrates that Lotus is still focused on high-performance sports cars, even as it expands into the EV and SUV marketsPowered by a 987 hp electric drivetrain, the Theory 1 boasts a 0-62 mph time of under 2.5 seconds and a range of 250 miles. Thanks to innovative materials like recycled glass fiber and titanium, the Theory 1 weighs only 3,500 lbs, said to be a purposeful tie back to the brand’s founder Colin Chapman’s famous principle of "simplify, then add lightness."Inside, the Theory 1 features a futuristic "fluidic feedback" cabin with responsive, infla...
Cj Hendry Brings a ‘Flower Market’ to NYC’s Roosevelt Island
This past weekend, contemporary artist Cj Hendry brought an immersive installation of blooms and blossoms to FDR Four Freedoms Park located in New York’s Roosevelt Island. Housed in a 120-foot by 40-foot greenhouse, Flower Market conjures childlike wonder and joy in its display of 100,000 handcrafted flowers. In collaboration with French skincare brand Clé de Peau Beauté and the Four Freedoms Park Conservancy, the artist invites viewers to stop and smell the roses.For the exhibition, Hendry references a quote from American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it." Bringing this idea to life, viewers were invited to take a walk amongst the blooms, touch their plush petals, and take one home as a keepsake.Among the 21 different species of...
Ford Officially Dubs the Mustang GTD Its Most Powerful Mustang Yet
Ford has officially revealed final performance stats for the all-new 2025 Mustang GTD, the most powerful production Mustang in the brand’s storied history. Packing a potent 815 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque from its supercharged 5.2L V8 engine, the Mustang GTD sets a new benchmark for the iconic muscle car. It boasts a top speed of 202 mph, making it the fastest street-legal Mustang to date.With its sights set on a sub-seven-minute Nürburgring lap time, the GTD features cutting-edge active aerodynamics, including a Drag Reduction System that adjusts the rear wing and front flaps to optimize airflow for speed and downforce. Additionally, its carbon-ceramic brakes and inboard-rear suspension with semi-active dampers ensure precise handling."We’ve been laser-focused from day one to create a supe...
Renault Introduces the Estafette: an EV Van Designed for Urban Environments
Renault has introduced the Estafette Concept, a revolutionary all-electric van designed to meet the needs of modern urban professionals. This vehicle represents Renault’s vision for the future of utility vehicles, designed specifically for "last-mile" logistics in increasingly congested and regulated city environments.Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1959 Estafette, the new concept combines practicality, agility and innovation. It is compact yet spacious, blending the dimensions of the Kangoo L2 with the load capacity of the Trafic L1H2, while offering the maneuverability of a Clio. Designed in collaboration with professional drivers, it aims to streamline operations, improve safety and enhance overall efficiency.A key feature of the Estafette Concept is its use of the FlexEVan platform...
