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Olympia’s ‘CAKE’ Indulges in the Sweeter Side of Life
SummaryLast month, Olympia in New York hosted CAKE, a one-night-only show of edible works.Part fundraiser, exhibition and community event, attendees were invited to indulge in the spread of works, ranging from traditional tears of yellow cakes, massive sculptural displays, vibrant mounds of meringue and frosting-printed poems.As evenings grow balmier, and New York’s art scene eases into its seasonal slowdown, a crowd spills out onto the streets outside of Olympia, fork and plate in-hand, for a CAKE, a special one-night-only exhibition of edible artworks. Taking cues from Marie Antoinette’s infamous – if apocryphal – quip, “Let them eat cake,” the exhibition served up confectionery pieces by over 30 fine artists, transforming the two-floored Lower East side space into a pop-up dessert salon...
New York Botanical Garden Announces Major KAWS Takeover
SummaryInternationally acclaimed artist KAWS will open a sprawling exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden.Set to open in spring 2027, the showcase will feature a range of large-scale sculptures and site-specific installations against the lush backdrop of the garden's 250-acre site.The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has announced its exhibition lineup for the next few years, and leading the charge is none other than KAWS, who will stage a garden-wide takeover at the Bronx Park gem.Slated to open in spring 2027, the showcase will transform the 250-acre landscape, into a living canvas of KAWS' most notable characters, scattering large-scale sculptures and site-specific installations across its lush terrain. While the featured artworks have yet to be revealed, visitors will be immersed ...
Aston Martin Unleashes 670 HP Vantage S
SummaryMost powerful Vantage ever with 670 HP and 590 lb-ft from a twin-turbo V8Sharper chassis, aero upgrades and new red enamel ‘S’ badgingDebuts at Goodwood; first deliveries set for Q4 2025Aston Martin has revealed the new Vantage S, the most powerful and focused Vantage model to date. Building on the already acclaimed Vantage platform, the S variant raises the bar with a class-topping 670 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbocharged 4L V8. Accelerating from 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds, the Vantage S also benefits from a suite of chassis upgrades, including revised suspension hardware, recalibrated adaptive dampers and a new throttle map for sharper response and improved ride comfort. The result is a sharper, more agile driving experience without compromising daily usability.Visua...
Pagani Unveils Huayra Codalunga Speedster: A Rare Open-Air Tribute to Racing Elegance
SummaryPagani reveals the Huayra Codalunga Speedster, a roofless tribute to 1950s–60s race car elegancePowered by an 864 HP V12, it features a lightweight Carbo-Titanium chassis and bespoke craftsmanshipOnly 10 units will be made, with deliveries beginning in 2026Pagani has unveiled the Huayra Codalunga Speedster, an open-air tribute to mid-century racing elegance and bespoke automotive artistry. Created by the Grandi Complicazioni division, only ten road-legal examples will be built, with deliveries beginning in 2026. The design recalls the flowing forms of 1950s and ’60s racers, with a dramatically low windshield, elongated tail and sculpted bodywork crafted for aerodynamic purity. The removable hardtop creates a seamless silhouette from nose to rear, while hidden ducts and minimalist su...
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Food, Fashion, Feeling: Woher kommt der Hype um Butter?
Alles in Butter? Food-Trend, Fashion-Ästhetik, Lebensgefühl: Butter ist gerade überall. Woher kommt der Hype um das einst als Dickmacher geltende Lebensmittel?
Sterling Ruby Confronts Le Corbusier’s La Cité Radieuse
SummarySterling Ruby showcases two landmark works that touch on materialityThe exhibition is on view through September 28Le Corbusier’s La Cité Radieuse (Radiant City) isn’t easy to miss in Marseille, France with the towering housing complex featuring a constellation of primary colors painted on the facade of 337 residential units. The 20th-century building is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and touted as a spectacular example of brutalist architecture or the “house of madness” as billed by the locals. Situated on top of the complex is MaMo by Ora Ïto, a contemporary art center that hosts exhibitions by artists from across the globe with its current show led by seminal American artist, Sterling Ruby. Ruby has installed two landmark works as part of a namesake presentation at Ma...
MSCHF’s ‘King Solomon’s Baby’ Sculpture Is Meant To Be Dismembered
SummaryArt-fashion collective MSCHF is set to unveil their latest artwork, “King Solomon's Baby,” at Pioneer Works on July 10.Priced at $100,000 as a single unit, the large-scale sculpture will be split and repriced in accordance to the number of buyers.The slicing will remain on view at Pioneer Works for a two-day durational performance, or can otherwise be viewed online.After turning heads with Material Values, hosted at Nanzuka Underground earlier this year, creative collective MSCHF makes a return to its Brooklyn roots with “King Solomon's Baby”, a large-scale sculpture bound for the butcher. Debuting on July 10 at Pioneer Works, the piece revives the biblical parable with a contemporary twist, placing its fate of dismemberment in the hands of its buyers.The premise is simple: if sold ...
Ferran Adrià’s Turin Experiment
What happens when an Italian coffee dynasty, a filmmaker, an eccentric, and one of the world's great chefs dream up a restaurant? Turin's Condividere is the subject of a new book co-authored by R&K's Eugenio Signoroni. The post Ferran Adrià’s Turin Experiment appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.
Lotus Singapore Welcomes the Emira Turbo SE
SummaryLotus Singapore celebrates the arrival of the Emira Turbo SE, the most powerful Emira yet400 bhp, 0–100 km/h in 4.0s, top speed of 290 km/h with AMG-sourced turbo engineFeatures Lotus Drivers Pack, 20” forged wheels, and bold new design detailsLotus Singapore is celebrating the regional arrival of the Emira Turbo SE, the brand’s new performance flagship and the most powerful Emira to date. Reviving the legendary "SE" badge, the new model marks a significant leap in Lotus' modern sports car lineup with sharper performance and bold design upgrades.Powered by a 2L turbocharged four-cylinder engine from AMG, the Emira Turbo SE delivers 400 bhp and 480 Nm of torque, launching from 0–100 km/h in 4 seconds and reaching a top speed of 290 km/h. The upgraded powertrain is paired with an 8-sp...
Porsche Previews All-Electric Cayenne with Record-Setting Hill Climb
SummaryCayenne Electric sets SUV record at Shelsley Walsh hill climb with a 31.28s runFeatures Porsche Active Ride and production-level electric drivetrainTows up to 3.5 tonnes, matching combustion models in everyday utilityPorsche has offered a first look at its upcoming Cayenne Electric, showcasing the SUV’s performance during a record-breaking run at the Shelsley Walsh hill climb in England. Development driver Gabriela Jílková piloted the camouflaged prototype to a new SUV course record of 31.28 seconds, beating the previous best by over four seconds. The all-electric SUV also hit the 60-foot mark in just 1.94 seconds, matching single-seater race cars in initial acceleration.The Cayenne Electric features Porsche Active Ride — an advanced suspension system that keeps the vehicle level du...
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