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The Art of ‘Masquerade’
Behind an unmarked entrance in Midtown Manhattan is an opera house. Guests aren't to arrive with tickets, but with a secret password, sent just hours before, in appropriate dress: somewhere between cocktail attire and black tie, strictly in black, white or silver. Oh, and a mask. Doors open. A couture-clad crowd disperses and surrender their phones before slipping into the maze of crimson-painted backrooms that lay just beyond.Enter Masquerade, the Phantom of the Opera experience by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Directed by Diane Paulus, the production, billed as the "world's first immersive musical," serves as a sort of Phantom prequel, steeping theater-goers into the lore of its "OG" ("Opera Ghost") antihero.The evening unravels across five stories of the ex-art supply shop, and much lik...
Da Dong and His God-Tier Peking Duck
The Food Chain is structured around a simple idea: each chef we profile selects the next. This week we spoke to the larger-than-life Beijing chef endlessly iterating the city's most iconic dish. The post Da Dong and His<br> God-Tier Peking Duck appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.
STPI Launches Inaugural ‘The Print Show & Symposium’ at Singapore Art Week 2026
SummaryThe debut exhibition runs from January 22 to 31, 2026, as a key highlight of Singapore Art Week27 world-renowned artists including Louise Bourgeois and Do Ho Suh are featured in the showcaseA concurrent symposium titled "The Politics of Print" will gather global experts to discuss the medium's futureSTPI is set to redefine the regional art landscape during Singapore Art Week 2026 with the launch of The Print Show & Symposium, a new platform dedicated to the vitality of printmaking. Positioned as a "nodal point of connection" by Executive Director Emi Eu, the initiative moves beyond the traditional art fair model to create an intimate, dialogue-driven environment for collectors and enthusiasts.The Print Show serves as the program's visual anchor, presenting a curated selection of...
Abu Dhabi Opens Highly Anticipated Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi has finally begun welcoming visitors to its 35,000 sqm institution.Located in Saadiyat Cultural District, the globally renowned museum comes as part of a line-up of new cultural hubs opening in the area, including teamLab Phenomena as well as Zayed National Museum, which opened this month, and the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.Designed by architectural firm Mecanoo, the new building doubles up as a striking landmark with an angular silhouette and overhanging plants that mimic a natural rock formation. Inside, the museum’s impressive design continues in six permanent galleries showcasing the earth’s 13.8 billion-year history through expansive displays.The pinnacle of the museum’s offerings proves to be the famed Tyrannosaurus Rex specimen, widely know...
Kevin Hart’s Custom 2024 Ford Bronco Heads to Auction
SummaryCo-designed by Kevin Hart and the specialists at Vintage Modern, this custom 2024 Ford Bronco features a distinctive "Triple Black" aesthetic and a retro-inspired front fascia that pays homage to first-generation modelsThe vehicle is powered by a 330-horsepower 2.7-liter V-6 engine enhanced with a Roush intake and exhaust system, alongside a tightened suspension and BFGoodrich all-terrain tires for improved performanceThis one-of-a-kind celebrity build will be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson in Arizona later this month, where Hart’s star power and the high-end modifications are expected to drive the final price well above the $100,000 USD markComedy superstar and noted car enthusiast Kevin Hart is parting ways with a piece of his personal fleet. Later this month in Arizona, Barrett-Jac...
The Longbow Speedster Is One of the Lightest EVs Ever
SummaryFounded by veterans from Tesla and Lucid, the British startup Longbow has introduced the "Speedster," an ultra-lightweight electric vehicle that achieved a production-ready prototype in just six monthsThe Speedster establishes a new "Featherweight Electric Vehicle" category with a target weight of just 1,970 pounds, delivering a 275-mile range and a 3.5-second sprint to 62 mph by utilizing a bespoke aluminum chassis and efficient, off-the-shelf componentsHand-built in the UK and limited to only 150 examples, the Speedster is priced at approximately $111,500, with a more affordable, non-limited "Roadster" model slated to follow as the brand aims for a global expansion into the high-volume sports car marketIn a market dominated by heavy, battery-laden behemoths, the British startup Lo...
From Bars to Batteries: ‘TRINITY’ Shows will.i.am Isn’t Just Designing a Vehicle, He’s Shaping His Future
Last week in Las Vegas, William Adams – better known as will.i.am – unveiled "TRINITY," a three-wheeled electric vehicle designed to rethink how cities move by blending the agility of a motorcycle with the safety of a car. The vehicle, which looks like a concept from a cyberpunk future as much as a modern urban solution, is the latest in a line of technology stories with the Black Eyes Peas frontman at their center: from a wearables collab with Gucci in 2015 to his more recent futuristic car with Mercedes-Benz, Adams' interests outside of music are well-documented.With TRINITY, Adams has pivoted from the passenger seat of automotive culture to the driver’s side of manufacturing. The three-wheeled EV can reach 0-60 mph in just two seconds, and was designed to dismantle the "dangerous" ineff...
The Art of ‘EDIT’: Inside TIDE’s Debut Exhibition in Hong Kong
Japanese contemporary artist TIDE has officially debuted EDIT, his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong, bringing his signature monochromatic world to the city for the first time. Spanning two key creative hubs - a main showcase at WKM Gallery and an exclusive takeover of BELOWGROUND - the exhibition marks a new chapter for an artist whose round-eyed cat character has become a recognizable icon of domestic life and childhood wonder.EDIT signals a shift in TIDE's practice, moving toward a more deliberate process of patience and revision. By revisiting canvases over extended periods to erase and overdraw, the artist builds a "hidden history" within each piece, adding a layer of atmospheric depth to his work.Hypebeast sat down with TIDE and William Kayne Mukai, the owner and director of WKM Gal...
The Best Booths To See at ART SG 2026
Singapore Art Week 2026 is set to open on January 23, transforming the Lion City into the season’s premier destination for the discerning collector. At the helm is ART SG, a sprawling showcase at Marina Bay Sands where blue-chip titans like White Cube present museum-grade rosters alongside the intellectual rigor of S.E.A. Focus. From Raqib Shaw’s opulent surfaces to a historic Sotheby’s auction featuring rare Hockney prints, the offering is as much about investment as it is aesthetic pleasure.Check out our curated list of some of the best booths to check out at ART SG 2026, along with a special mention.ART SG 2026Marina Bay SandsSingaporeJanuary 23 - January 25, 2026STPI View this post on Instagram A post shared by STPI (@stpi_singapore)Location: Booth BB10 & Special Exhibiti...
Red Bull Racing Unveils The RB22 Livery
SummaryRed Bull Racing has officially launched its 2026 campaign with the reveal of the RB22 at Ford’s Michigan headquartersThe new livery features a throwback gloss blue finish that celebrates the team’s debut as an independent engine manufacturerMax Verstappen is joined by rookie teammate Isack Hadjar for the upcoming season, marking a significant roster shiftRed Bull Racing is charging into the 2026 Formula 1 season with a fresh look and a major technical milestone, unveiling the RB22 at a landmark event in Detroit. Hosted at the historic Michigan Central Station — the home of technical partner Ford — the launch marked the official debut of Red Bull Ford Powertrains, the team's first in-house engine division.The RB22’s livery serves as a visual nod to the team's origins, ditching the ma...
Honda Reimagines the Road Trip with the “Base Station” Trailer
SummaryDeveloped by Honda’s U.S. R&D team, the Base Station is a futuristic, ultra-lightweight travel trailer prototype weighing under 1,500 pounds, making it towable by compact SUVs and electric crossovers without significantly draining battery rangeThe caravan features a unique modular design where five side windows can be swapped for "plug-and-play" functional add-ons, such as an outdoor shower, a kitchenette, or extra battery packs, allowing for a fully customizable camping experienceWhile compact enough to fit into a standard residential garage, the unit expands at the campsite with a pop-up roof that creates a seven-foot interior height, providing a spacious living area that sleeps up to four peopleHonda is venturing far beyond the pavement with its latest innovation, the Base St...
Ranbir Sidhu Gets Ultramodern With It in ‘No Limits’
SummaryToronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario is hosting artist and designer Ranbir Sidhu's first museum solo exhibitionOn view until January 2027, No Limits is a deep dive into Sidhu’s chromatic, futurist landscapes with three new sculptural installationsThe Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) presents No Limits, Toronto-based artist Ranbir Sidhu’s debut museum solo. With an eye equally fixed on the past and future, Sidhu’s colossal, metal forms bridge this world and the beyond. In his latest sculptural suite, the artist-designer draws us into his futuristic vision, a lustrous landscape unbounded by scale, time and space.“To work with metal is to wrestle with time itself, bending it into forms that speak of possibility,” explained Sidhu. Drawn to its timeless yet enduring poeticism, metal has served a...
