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Could a Handheld Device Reshape Farming in Africa?
By helping farmers measure soil moisture with precision, a simple sensor is reducing waste, improving yields, and making agriculture more sustainable. The post Could a Handheld Device Reshape Farming in Africa appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.
‘A Poem for Deep Thinkers’ Is Rashid Johnson at His Most Vulnerable
SummaryOver 90 works spanning Rashid Johnson’s three-decade career"Sanguine" installation transforms the Guggenheim’s rotunda into a living archiveThemes of race, identity, mental health and collective expressionNYC's Guggenheim Museum is showing Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers, the artist’s most extensive solo exhibition to date. Curated by Naomi Beckwith and Andrea Karnes, the show takes over the museum’s spiraling rotunda with more than 90 works that examine race, personal history, mental health and cultural inheritance.At the top of the ramp, a new site-specific installation titled "Sanguine" anchors the experience. Steel structures hold live plants, books by Black writers, and an upright piano intended for public performances. The installation was designed to interact with th...
Steven Harrington Debuts at Frieze With a Tech-Powered Ode to LA Cool
Steven Harrington is making his Frieze New York debut with a sunny slice of Los Angeles. Known for his psychedelic-pop aesthetic and his beloved character, Mello, few artists can pull off such chaotic yet composed illustrative acts.Staged at The Shed’s top-floor lounge, Harrington transforms the space into a lush technicolor environment where a moment of meditative play cuts through the clamor of Art Week, inviting viewers to slow down, linger in the now and, as the title suggests, stop to smell the flowers.For his cozy, living room-like immersive installation, Harrington teamed up with LG to bring his vibrant universe into motion on their ultra-thin OLED screens. At the heart of the display, Mello waves from blooming fields on a transparent TV turned digital canvas. Elsewhere, he can be s...
From Blueprints to Body Kits: The Rise of Liberty Walk Thailand
For the latest installment of our ongoing DRIVERS series, we made our way to the far corners of Bangkok, where shopfronts give way to speed shops and midnight meets, to a place where retro dreams, racecar precision and Japanese tuning ethos converge. That place is Liberty Walk Thailand, and at the heart of it all is Waruth "Oat" Seehanath — an architect-turned-entrepreneur, professional drifter, photographer and the region’s unlikely tuning pioneer.Today, Oat stands as the founder of both Liberty Walk Thailand and Infinite Media. He has helped shape Southeast Asia’s stance culture scene and bring global tuning icons to local streets. His journey wasn’t paved in sponsorships or privilege — it was built late at night, long after the lights at his day job flickered off."I used to be an archit...
The Rising Stars of Focus Shine at Frieze New York 2025
New York Art Week has arrived and with it comes the much-anticipated 2025 edition of Frieze New York. Staged at The Shed through May 11, the fair brings together 67 galleries from over 25 countries – everything from blue-chip heavyweights to the next wave of contemporary artists.The spotlight shines brightly on the Focus which is turning heads for its most expansive edition yet. Curated for the second year by Lumi Tan — the former curatorial director of Luna Luna’s revival — the section serves as a launchpad for younger galleries and emerging talent, Gwith a notable shift toward international voices, first-time participants and the synergy shared between artists and galleries.Video art makes a welcome return to Focus this year. Tech meets tenderness as Berlin-based Danielle Braithwaithe-Sh...
Alicja Kwade Sculpts the Shape of Time in ‘Telos Tales’
There’s something slippery about Alicja Kwade’s work. It’s a characteristic that defines her multifaceted practice, and encapsulates a hungry curiosity for the world around her and the possibility that resides within and beyond its systems.Kwade is currently presenting a new exhibition at Pace Gallery, marking her first solo show with the New York gallery since joining in 2023. The presentation expands on the artist’s long-standing fascination with material, form and perception, challenging viewers to consider: What is time, really? What exactly does it encapsulate, and what slips through it?At the heart of Telos Tales are three towering sculptures — rigid, geometric steel frames that dissolve into molten, tree-like limbs of bronze. Self-contained yet interwoven at once, each piece is titl...
Björk and Michéle Lamy Link Up to Launch 2025 Circa Prize
SummaryCIRCA kicks off its annual prize for emerging artists.The jury includes Björk, Michéle Lamy, Alvaro Barrington and more.The winner will receive £40,000 GBP and their work will be screened at London’s Piccadilly Lights.Earlier this week, Björk and Michéle Lamy came together kick off the 2025 CIRCA Prize. Staged at London's Piccadilly Circus, the event drew a crowd of creatives, broadcasting clips from the Björk's recent film Cornucopia.Founded in 2020 by the London-based Cultural Institute of Radical Contemporary Arts (CIRCA), the annual prize invites early-career artists of all creative backgrounds to submit work circling this year’s manifesto, REFUGIA – ecological sanctuaries where life thrives, especially in the face of an uncertain future.The jury will include Björk, Alvaro Barri...
Must-See Booths at NADA New York 2025
SummaryNADA New York will take place May 7-11120 exhibitors across 19 countries and 50 citiesThe fair explores themes of ritual, perception and resistanceFrom a haunting altar of memory by Maya Perry to the elemental tactility of Jun Tsunoda’s nature-inspired paintings, the pieces on show at the 11th edition of NADA New York probe personal mythologies while touching on diverse, cultural counterpoints. Taking place May 7–11 at Chelsea’s Starrett-Lehigh Building, this year’s edition features 120 exhibitors across 19 countries and 50 cities, including 54 first-time participants like Gallery Common (Tokyo).The TD Bank Curated Spotlight, helmed by Owen Duffy of Asia Society Texas, focuses on artists from Mexico and Texas who explore this year’s themes of ritual, perception and resistance. Meanw...
Ferrari’s First EV Slated To Arrive Next Year
SummaryFerrari's highly anticipated first fully electric vehicle is slated to begin reaching customers in October 2026CEO Benedetto Vigna confirms that the core technology powering Ferrari's EV will be unveiled on October 9, 2025Ferrari will maintain its commitment to producing and selling internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid modelsFerrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated first fully electric vehicle from the iconic Italian automaker will begin deliveries in October 2026. This announcement came during the company's first-quarter earnings call, where they also reported a strong 15% increase in core earnings and maintained their financial outlook for the year.While the EV's arrival is set for late 2026, Ferrari plans to offer a preview of its co...
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