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Deflated Tyrrell Winston Hits New Orleans Pelicans with Copyright Lawsuit
SummaryAmerican artist Tyrell Winston has filed a lawsuit against the New Orleans Pelicans following a post that depicts team members posed in front an assemblage of deflated basketballs that bear resemblance to Winston’s works.As a result of alleged copyright violation, the artist is seeking a jury trial and monetary compensation for the “damage” done to both his reputation and market for his work.On July 30, artist Tyrell Winston has filed a lawsuit against the New Orleans Pelicans, alleging copyright infringement for his “signature” deflated basketball wall sculptures.The legal battle centers a set of photos posted to the team's Instagram account last year. The posts show several players posed in front of 5-by-5 array of deflated basketballs mounted on a white wall, which Winston called...
Silverstone: 75 Years of the British Grand Prix
For a few days last month, the quiet English village of Silverstone, Northamptonshire, became the center of the racing world. Not only had the 2025 Formula 1 season – one of the most competitive in a decade – reached at its halfway point, but the week would mark a special milestone for the historic British circuit. Braving a heatwave, thousands of fans flocked the dozens of temporary campsites set up on nearby farmland, while A-listers from around the world descended upon the circuit in their droves – as eager to be seen as they were to catch a glimpse of the action. In total, 500,000 people would pass through Silverstone's hallowed gates across the week, setting a new record for the number of people in attendance.This year's race marked the 75th outing for the British Grand Prix at Silver...
Ultra Rare Lanzante TAG Turbo 911 “AP87” Heads to Auction
SummaryOne of 11 Porsche 911s converted by Lanzante to house a 1980s Formula One TAG-Porsche V6 engineEngine #051 previously raced by Alain Prost in the 1986 German and 1987 Hungarian and Japanese Grands PrixEstimated to fetch as much as $2,100,000 USD; features 510 hp, a 200-mph top speed and only 311 miles since completionOne of the rarest and most thrilling Porsche 911s ever created is now up for auction: the 1988 Porsche 911 TAG Turbo by Lanzante. Estimated to fetch as much as $2,100,000 USD, this is one of only 11 examples modified by UK-based motorsport experts Lanzante to house a legendary Formula One engine, the 1.5L twin-turbo TAG-Porsche V6 originally built by Hans Mezger and raced by Alain Prost during the 1986 and 1987 F1 seasons. Codenamed "AP87" in tribute to its F1 engine nu...
Ram TRX Set to Return with V-8 Power and Brash Off-Road Prowess
SummaryStellantis confirms TRX revival during Q2 2025 financial callExpected to launch by January 2026 with a possible power boostPart of Ram’s broader push to reintroduce V-8s across its lineupThe mighty Ram TRX is officially returning. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed the comeback during the company’s Q2 financial call, calling the supercharged V-8 truck a strong contributor to both volume and profit margins. While Filosa didn’t lock in production dates, insiders cited by Mopar Insiders claim the new TRX could begin rolling off the line as early as January 2026.Originally powered by a 6.2L Hellcat V-8 making 702 hp, the previous TRX set a high bar for off-road muscle trucks. With Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis now also leading Stellantis’s SRT performance division, expectations are high for...
Landmark Kerry James Marshall Show Heads to the Royal Academy
SummaryThe Royal Academy of Arts in London presents Kerry James Marshall: The HistoriesOn view from September 20 through January 18, 2026, the expansive survey exhibition brings together over 70 works, including a new painting seriesNext month, London’s Royal Academy of Arts will lift the veil on The Histories, the most extensive European survey of celebrated painter Kerry James Marshall. Coinciding with the artist’s 70th birthday, the exhibition presents a stunning display of over 70 works, including a new series of paintings created especially for the show.Unfolding across 11 thematic and stylistic sections, The Histories guides visitors through the formal and conceptual evolution of one of America’s most influential living artists. Highlights include the early and enigmatic “A Portrait ...
New Show Explores the Past, Present and Future of Ryoji Ikeda
SummaryThe National Asian Culture Center in Gwangju is showcasing an eponymous solo exhibition by seminal Japanese artist Ryoji IkedaNow on view through December 28, the exhibition presents four new works alongside Ikeda's data-verse trilogy in its entiretyAs the National Asian Culture Center (ACC) in Gwangju, South Korea celebrates its 10th anniversary, it turns to Ryoji Ikeda, the seminal artist who helped defines its beginnings. His first return since the inaugural “test pattern [nº8],” the institution welcomes Ikeda back once again for a new solo exhibition, reflecting on a decade of artistic innovation and conceptual turns.For Ikeda, data is less of a means of information, than an aesthetic material. The artist has spent over three decades pushing the boundaries of perception by trans...
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...
