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Putting The Maserati Grecale Folgore to the Test in Southern Italy
Maserati has officially unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the Grecale Folgore, marking a significant moment in the luxury car manufacturer's storied history. Invited to learn more about the vehicle, we traveled to Apulia, Italy, where we had two days to learn from brand experts, as well as get some time on the road -- traversing a variety of environments from old town centers to winding country lanes.The Maserati Grecale FolgoreBefore we get into the details of the journey, it's important to understand what makes the Grecale Folgore a notable addition to Maserati's lineup.The Grecale Folgore, meaning "lightning" in Italian, is a nod to Maserati's commitment to electrification. Designed, developed, and produced in Italy, the SUV is powered by a 105 kWh battery using 400V technology, enab...
Tottenham Fan Presents Chicken-Inspired Exhibition at Spurs Stadium
Every club has its own set of matchday rituals. Some spawn from quirky one-off results that superstitiously stick with fans as a lucky charm over the decades; others arise from sheer lunacy. In Buffalo, the Bills Mafia are known for body-slamming each other through tables, while in Detroit, Redwings fans throw dead octopuses on the rink during playoff home games. For artist and Tottenham Hotspur supporter, Jack Hirons, visiting the chicken shop before a game is just as integral as watching the match. In his first solo show, Hirons has unveiled a new body of work at OOF Gallery inside the Tottenham Hotspur stadium entitled Fowl Play. Emblematic of the title, the show comprises of monochromatic paintings and stained glass window artwork centered at the intersection of his love for chicken an...
JR Transformed Milan’s Central Station Into a Cavernous Cave
In the run up to next week's Salone del Mobile, French visual artist JR has unveiled a new site specific installation at Milan's Stazione Centrale, entitled La Nascita (The Birth). JR is known for creating colossal graphic interventions that have appeared across the world, from Paris' Palais Garnier to the doorsteps of the Pyramids of Giza.His latest installation features an illusionary trompe l’oeil effect, as a monochromatic depiction of a mountainous terrain forks through the entrance to the train station. “In spaces that have social issues, my work is about bringing people together,” JR told The Art Newspaper. “In a place like this, a huge range of people come to catch the train. When they find themselves in front of an exhibition, they will suddenly have a different kind of interactio...
Harry and Meghan team up with Netflix for lifestyle, polo shows
Harry and Meghan team up with Netflix for lifestyle, polo shows Hindustan Times
Meghan Markle Sets Lifestyle Series and Polo Championship Series at Netflix
Meghan Markle Sets Lifestyle Series and Polo Championship Series at Netflix Variety
Virgil Abloh Scholarship To Be Expanded During 2024
The Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund will be expanded during the coming year, according to his widow, Shannon Abloh. It will include getting more scholarship recipients and more funding for hardship students.
So Rare You’ll Probably Never See It: The New Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S “Edition 1”
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S "Edition 1," a vehicle that is so rare that most will probably never see it on the road -- as it's a U.S. exclusive, with only 25 examples to be produced. The special edition combines exciting performance capabilities with distinctive style, setting a new standard for the luxury sports coupe.Dressed in the exclusive MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno paint, the "Edition 1" distinguishes itself with striking AMG graphics and checkered-flag patterns along its profile. This visual is complemented by vibrant orange accents and performance-focused additions like the AMG Aerodynamics Package, enhancing its dynamic silhouette with a larger front splitter and rear spoiler.Its distinct design extends to the interior, where drivers are greeted by...
Aimé Leon Dore Reveals Latest Porsche Collab
In the latest installation of its short film, Doublemint, Aimé Leon Dore has revealed another collaboration with Porsche, this time featuring the 1986 944, the brand’s front-engined, rear-wheel drive coupé that was in production from the early 80s to 1991.The film starts with a recap of the first part, where Action Bronson slides a Porsche key and what's assumed to be an address written on a napkin, across a diner table. As the camera moves outside, the Guards Red Porsche 944 is revealed from under a car cover, its license plate changed and ultimately ends up being driven to a private air hanger.While details are scarce, we do know, thanks to a plain-clothed cop in one scene, that the model is an '86 Turbo with a "dookie" brown leather interior. With the vehicle being rebadged to feature ...
Maserati’s MCXtrema Track Performance Takes High-Power Engineering To New Heights
Having unveiled the track-exclusive MCXtrema at last year’s Monterey Car Week, Maserati now takes it to the tarmac, putting the self-proclaimed “beast” to the test. As well as getting a first look at the high-performance vehicle, Hypebeast speaks to members of the Maserati team behind its creation to discuss the significance of creating one of the highest-powered vehicles in its roster.A celebration of everything the Italian automotive house is revered for, the MCXtrema is the evolution of the road-legal MC20. Boasting an eye-watering 730-hp, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 Made-in-Modena engine can achieve 730Nm max torque. Despite being longer and wider than its predecessor, the weight has been reduced by over 11%, combined with a 110-hp increase in power, it is Maserati’s most powerful trac...
Toyota Unveils 6th Gen 4Runner: Its Best Yet?
The Toyota 4Runner, an icon of off-road prowess for over four decades, is entering a new era with the 2025 model. Renowned for its rugged capability and versatility, the latest 4Runner aims to honor its heritage as well as elevate it with modern tech, enhanced performance and a touch of luxury.At the heart of the new 4Runner is the standard i-FORCE turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder engine, delivering 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. For those seeking more power, an i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain is also available, providing 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.As part of this next-gen release, Toyota has introduced the "Trailhunter" grade, designed specifically for overlanding enthusiasts. This turnkey solution is outfitted with the latest off-road equipment from industry leaders like ARB, Old Man E...
Employee Fired for Hanging His Own Painting at German Museum
Munich's Pinakothek der Moderne is home to one of Germany's most esteemed art collections, from Goya and Manet to Van Gogh and Warhol. Last month, however, visitors and employees alike witnessed an unexpected painting in the institution that was allegedly put on view by one of its own staff.First reported by the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, the 51-year-old technician and aspiring artist was fired for hanging his own artwork next to works by Warhol for eight hours “in the hope of achieving his artistic breakthrough”, according to local authorities. “The employee considers himself as an artist and most likely saw his role in the museum’s installation team as a day-job to support his true calling,” a museum spokesperson told the Guardian. The incident first occurred on February 23, b...
Jeff Koons’ Colorfully Chaotic Paintings Take Over Skarstedt London
Skarstedt London is showcasing a selection of five mural-sized paintings created by Jeff Koons between 2001 and 2013. The art on view was first commissioned by the Deutsche Guggenheim Berlin in 2000, and features works from the American artist's Easyfun-Ethereal, Popeye and Antiquity series'. Colorful and chaotic, Koons' oil paintings draw on the history of American advertisements, purposefully conflating images tied to mass consumerism, such as food packaging and inflatable children's toys, with more blatantly sexual subject matter — from bare feet, hands and bikinis to ancient Greco-Roman sculptures of a phallus. "My Easyfun-Ethereal paintings are very layered," Koons explained in the past. "My interest has always been to create art that can change with any culture or society viewing it....
