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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...
Jeep Debuts 2025 Wagoneer COV for VIP Protection and Law Enforcement
SummaryJeep launches the 2025 Wagoneer Command Operations Vehicle (COV) for VIP protection and law enforcement useBuilt with input from U.S. government agencies, it offers 420 hp, advanced safety tech and emergency-ready featuresNow available for order in the U.S.; Canadian release expected in 2026Jeep is entering the high-security transport space with the 2025 Wagoneer Command Operations Vehicle (COV), a purpose-built full-size SUV developed in collaboration with U.S. government agencies. Unveiled at a Stellantis fleet event in Michigan, the Wagoneer COV is now available for order through Stellantis U.S. dealerships and is said to have already drawn significant interest since its January debut.Designed for federal, state and local use, the COV combines luxury, utility and cutting-edge sec...
Mercedes-AMG Teases Track-Ready GT Concept
SummaryMercedes-AMG previews CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT, a V8-powered performance projectBuilt in Affalterbach, it targets record lap times with motorsport-level engineeringTeaser hints at future expansion of the AMG GT family beyond road carsMercedes-AMG has unveiled the first official teaser for its latest creation: the CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT. Designed for uncompromising performance, the new concept signals the brand’s continued evolution and hints at a future expansion of the AMG GT family. Born in Affalterbach, the TRACK SPORT is engineered to chase record lap times, with the teaser images offering a glimpse of a camouflaged prototype undergoing final development before track testing begins.While technical specs remain under wraps, Mercedes-AMG confirmed the car will feature a V8 p...
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Greg Girad’s Ode to Old Hong Kong Lights Up M+ Museum Facade
Greg Girard's Hong Kong archive comes home in HK:PM, a new moving image commission, now on view on the facade of the M+ Museum. The Canadian photographer is the latest name to take over the 7,000-square-meter screen, lighting up the waters of Victoria Harbour with a tender tribute to the city's past.HK:PM animates analogue photographs from the artist's personal collection, shot in during his time in Hong Kong between the 1970s and the 1990s. The collection captures life in motion across the crowded streets of Central, the now-demolished Kowloon Walled City and neon-soaked nightclub scenes.“This commission offers me the unique opportunity to revisit these photographs, transforming fragments of Hong Kong’s recent past into a cinematic sequence,” the artist said in a recent statement.At last,...
BlackStar Film Festival Gives the Floor to Cinema for Liberation
SummaryThe 14th edition of the BlackStar Film Festival will run from July 31 through August 3The festival will showcase over 90 films by Black, brown and Indigenous directors hailing from 35 countriesThe selections will be viewable in-person in Philadelphia or online for international audiencesThe BlackStar Film Festival returns to Philadelphia for its 14th edition. Kicking off on July 31 and running through August 3, the 2025 iteration promises over 90 films from 35 country, spotlighting the work of Black, Brown and Indigenous artists from around the world.“In our fourteenth year we continue to view the festival as an urgent gathering for filmmakers and cinephiles of color,” said BlackStar founder Maori Karmael Holmes. “The need in this moment is not only visionary cinema, but to be in sp...
Porsche Teases Arthur Kar Collaboration for Carrera GT’s 25th Anniversary
SummaryPorsche and Arthur Kar reunite for a September 2025 capsule honoring the Carrera GTCollection merges motorsport heritage with Kar’s L’Art de L’Automobile streetwear aestheticFull details remain under wraps, with Porsche hinting at a bold cultural tributePorsche is teasing a new collaboration with Arthur Kar, the Paris-based founder of L’Art de L’Automobile, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary Carrera GT. While full details remain under wraps, Porsche has confirmed that Kar will serve as Creative Director for a limited-edition capsule collection launching in September 2025.Inspired by the raw power and design of the V10 supercar, the collection promises to fuse Porsche’s motorsport heritage with Kar’s signature streetwear aesthetic. This marks the latest chapter in a c...
