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Liebes-Ticket nach Paris! So eroberte ihr Mann Panagiota Petridou
Was für eine romantische Geste! Bei der legendären Marcel Remus Lifestyle Night 2025 am 31. Juli auf Mallorca plauderten die Promis rund ums Thema Dating aus dem Nähkästchen. Moderatorin Panagiota ...
Esther Schweins: Comeback auf der Lifestylenight von Marcel Remus
Schauspielerin Esther Schweins kehrt bei der Lifestyle-Party von Immobilienmakler Marcel Remus in Port Adriano ins Rampenlicht zurück.
HypeArt Visits: FriendsWithYou on How Cuteness Will Save Us All
In a world that often mistakes cynicism for sophistication, FriendsWithYou is on a mission to spread the good gospel of play. Founded by Samuel Borkson and Arturo “Tury” Sandoval III in 2002, the Los Angeles-based duo have nurtured a practice defined not only by its soft-smiled characters, but the reimagination of spirituality for an era defined by nihilism and corporate exhaust.Their work has spanned across sculpture, toys, painting, animation and even dancing robotics, yet in conversation with their aesthetic signature, it’s a steadfast commitment to joy, nature and togetherness that make up the contours of FriendsWithYou. “Soft power is how we win,” Borkson told HypeArt. “Something fluffy and sweet can offer something more powerful than a punch in the face.” There’s strength found in th...
Sacred Buddha Jewels Pulled From Sotheby’s Sale Return to India
SummaryThe cache of ancient jewels linked to Buddha's remains return to India after 127 years.The news follows the postponing and eventual cancellation of the Sotheby's sale, slated to spotlight the precious gemsThe trove of ancient gems tied to the remains of the Buddha has been returned to India, following international uproar over Sotheby’s attempt to auction the objects in May.On July 30, India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took to X to announce the repatriation, calling it “a joyous day for [India's] cultural heritage.” The 334-piece piece made a safe trip back to the country, where they were greeted by several Buddhist monks upon their return.A joyous day for our cultural heritage!It would make every Indian proud that the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha have come home ...
‘Live Evil’ Reflects on Arthur Jafa’s Alchemical Hand
SummaryWalther König and LUMA Arles are co-publishing Live Evil, a new publication spotlighting the acclaimed practiced of American artist and filmmaker Arthur JafaThe book expands on Jafa's 2022 LUMA Arles presentation of the same name through a rich selection of archival materials, works and essaysWith work raw and unflinching, Arthur Jafa stands as one of the most significant names in contemporary art today. The Los Angeles-based artist and filmmaker has spent the last several decades cultivating an incisive oeuvre, probing image and pop culture to expose the unsettling undercurrents of U.S. history: racial violence, narratives of resistance and the irrepressible force of Black expression.Walther König and LUMA Arles are teaming up on Arthur Jafa: Live Evil, a new book spotlighting key ...
Hyundai Unleashes Limited-Run 2026 Elantra N TCR Edition in Canada
SummaryLimited 2026 Elantra N TCR Edition launches in Canada at $50,158 CAD ($36,271 USD)276 hp, 6-speed manual and race-inspired features like a Carbon Swan Neck SpoilerAlcantara interior, forged wheels and exclusive TCR badging complete the packageHyundai has revealed a special street-legal version of its Elantra N TCR race car, offering Canadian enthusiasts a rare chance to own a slice of motorsport-inspired performance. Dubbed the 2026 Elantra N TCR Edition, this limited-run model brings a host of racing upgrades to the road, starting at $50,158 CAD ($36,271 USD).Under the hood, the TCR Edition packs a 2L Turbo-GDI 4-cylinder engine delivering 276 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a 6-speed manual transmission featuring downshift rev-matching, it’s built for driver engagement. Ke...
Hauser & Wirth to Open New Palo Alto Gallery in 2026
SummarySwiss mega-gallery Hauser & Wirth has just announced the opening of a new gallery in Palo Alto, CaliforniaSet to open in spring 2026, the announcement comes unexpected, following the shuttering of fellow gallery heavyweights Gagosian and Pace's Bay Area locationsHauser & Wirth is expanding its West Coast foothold with a new gallery in Palo Alto, California, set to open in spring 2026. The space will mark the 18th location from the Swiss powerhouse worldwide, and the third in the Golden State, joining its outposts in Downtown Los Angeles and West Hollywood.The forthcoming space will occupy a historic post office in downtown Palo Alto. Reflecting the architectural charm of early 1900s Bay Area, the corner complex features expansive street-level windows, 2,600 square feet of ex...
BRABUS Unleashes 1,000 HP AMG GT 63 S E Performance
SummaryBRABUS 1000 is a 1,000-hp hybrid supercar based on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PerformanceFeatures carbon fiber design, forged wheels, and custom Masterpiece interior with BRABUS “Shell” patternCombines 4.5L V8 biturbo engine and electric drive for 1,620 Nm of torque and extreme performanceBRABUS has revealed its latest performance icon, the BRABUS 1000 — an electrified supercar based on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance. Delivering 1,000 hp and 1,195 lb-ft of torque, the BRABUS 1000 fuses a 4.5L V8 biturbo engine with a high-output electric motor for mind-bending performance wrapped in a bold carbon fiber design.From the exposed carbon bodywork and precision rear diffuser to the quad-exhaust and bespoke rear wing, the 1000 is unmistakably BRABUS. It rides on staggered 21- and 2...
‘VHS Dreams’ Explores the Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema
SummaryVHS Dreams explores the art of Ghana's hand-painted movie posters through the work of 10 paintersNow on view at BEYOND THE STREETS, the exhibition presents one of the largest collections of its kindIn the 1980s, Ghanaian mobile cinema operators brought the magic of movies to rural villages with little more than a TV, VCR and gas generator. Without access to ample printing infrastructure, they turned to local artists to create hand-painted posters. More than promotional materials, what emerged was a figurative form in a lane of its one; a visual culture defined by exaggerated muscles, blood-splattered drama and imagined monsters.Now, BEYOND THE STREETS in Los Angeles is shining a light on this inventive art form with VHS Dreams: The Art of Ghana’s Mobile Cinema. Curated by Accra and ...
Honda Brings Legendary Pokémon Koraidon to Life at Suzuka 8 Hours
SummaryHonda to debut its life-sized, mobile Koraidon concept at the 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours raceKoraidon will be displayed August 1–2 and perform a live showrun on August 3 during the pre-race ceremonyBuilt by 40 Honda engineers using advanced tech and Pokémon collaboration to bring the Legendary Pokémon to lifeHonda will showcase its futuristic Koraidon mobility concept at the 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race from August 1 to 3. Inspired by the Legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet, the Honda Koraidon blends the company’s signature manufacturing expertise with cutting-edge technologies, resulting in a near-life-sized, fully mobile version of the fan-favorite creature.Following its debut at the Honda Welcome Plaza earlier this year, the Koraidon will be on display at the Honda Racing ...
NIGO, Pharrell Williams and NOT A HOTEL Team Up for JAPA VALLEY TOKYO
Fresh of their appointment as NOT A HOTEL creative advisors, Pharrell Williams and NIGO have announced plans for JAPA VALLEY TOKYO, the latest cultural complex by the Japanese hospitality group, set to open in 2027.JAPA VALLEY TOKYO reimagines the splendor and serenity of California's wine country through a distinctly Japanese lens, swapping Napa Valley wine for craft sake brews. Staged in the upcoming Yurakucho Park, the project describes itself as a "visionary art, retail and hospitality precinct" with a rotating lineup of fashion, food and design pop-ups.Marking a first for NOT A HOTEL, JAPA VALLEY TOKYO breaks from the brand's usual getaway model to introduce a city-centered creative playground in the heart of Tokyo, with the hopes to "weave art into the fabric of daily life."Concept r...
Mark Rothko’s Former Studio Returns to Market for $9.5 Million USD
SummaryRothko painted here in the 1960s, using the skylit upper floor to create immersive works Co-owned by a private family and the Urasenke Tea Ceremony SocietyA historic carriage house in New York City once used by Mark Rothko as his studio is now on the market for $9.5 million USD. Originally built in 1884 by architect William Schickel, the red-brick property situated on the Upper East Side has evolved from a horse stable into a five-bedroom residence complete with arched windows, a wood-burning fireplace, elevator, rooftop garden, wine cellar and a traditional tea room with Shoji screens.But what sets the 4,700-square-foot home apart is its cultural legacy. Rothko painted here in the 1960s, using the skylit upper floor to create the immersive works now housed in Houston’s Rothko Chape...
