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Florida Gallery Charged for Selling Bootleg Warhols
Last week the FBI raided the Miami Fine Art Gallery in Florida for allegedly selling forged art including artworks they falsely authenticated as real paintings by the late Pop Art icon, Andy Warhol. The outpost is owned by the art dealer, Leslie Roberts, who has been charged in federal court for “conspiring to sell forged art,” as per Artnet. “The 62-year-old dealer used fraudulent invoices and authentication documents to sell the works, officials claim.”Accompanying Roberts in charges is a 37-year old man named Carlos Miguel Rodriguez Melendez who was hit with charges for wire fraud that linked to the forged artwork . Both individuals were arrested, but as of now, are free on bail with a slated April 21 arraignment. If they’re found guilty, the pair face up to 20 years in federal prison. ...
Amoako Boafo Brings a Slice of Accra to Gagosian London in ‘I Do Not Come to You by Chance’
Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo’s ascent to art stardom has been nothing short of stellar. In 2021, his work was launched into space, marking a major moment for the artist and African contemporary art at large. That same year, Kim Jones tapped him to create visuals for Dior’s Summer 2021 campaign, and later, he caught the attention of mega-dealer Larry Gagosian, who referred to him as the “future of portraiture.”Now the renowned painter is making his UK solo debut with I Do Not Come to You by Chance at Gagosian London – a celebration of his Accra roots and a tribute to the artistic community that gave way to his meteoric rise. Unfolding across three rooms, the exhibition introduces a new body of fingertip-painted works – celebrations of Black joy that “counter the flawed narrative of stereoty...
Toyota Unveils Updated GR Yaris with Motorsports-Inspired Upgrades
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has opened orders for the evolved GR Yaris in Japan. This refreshed hot hatch benefits from lessons learned in motorsports, including the Super Taikyu Series and Japanese Rally Championship, with updates that sharpen both performance and driver engagement.At the heart of the changes is an improved GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission. Toyota fine-tuned the gear shift control, made the throttle response sharper during spirited driving and optimized shift timing for full-throttle sprints. The sense of connection between driver and car has also been enhanced through stronger chassis bolts, refined suspension and improved steering feedback developed with professional drivers.TGR also announced that an Aero Performance Package — first seen as a concept at Tokyo A...
Porsche Tests Next-Gen 911 GT3 R in Spa Endurance Race
Porsche is preparing the next evolution of its 911 GT3 R with a key endurance test this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. Set to compete in the Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps on April 19–20, the upcoming customer race car will face real-world pressure during a split-format endurance event run by the Creventic 24H Series.The No. 91 test car, developed in partnership with Herberth Motorsport, will be driven by Laurin Heinrich — reigning IMSA GTD Pro Champion — alongside seasoned endurance racers Ralf Bohn and Alfred Renauer. The trio will tackle Spa’s demanding layout across five hours of racing on Saturday and another seven on Sunday.Porsche says this test offers valuable feedback from an experienced privateer team. “The competition level, track time, and tough circuit make it ideal,” said Seba...
Jeep Reveals Ultralight “Bug Out” Concept Based on the 4xe
Jeep has unveiled its "Bug Out" 4xe Concept, a stripped-down, ultralight take on the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe built for modern overlanding adventures. Designed with weight management in mind, the concept blends the ruggedness of a Jeep with the minimalism of ultralight camping, offering a fully capable electric-assisted off-road rig with an eye toward sustainability and efficiency.Finished in a special PEA51 matte silver with yellow accents, the Bug Out 4xe features a raised roof for added space, a Gladiator-style tailgate, custom body panels and auxiliary battery packs integrated into the sides. Its 12-inch extended body houses a high-clearance rear bumper and drop tailgate, while 37-inch BFGoodrich KM3 tires wrap around lightweight Forgeline wheels for serious trail clearance.Inside, the con...
In ‘The Sprayed Dear,’ Katharina Grosse’s Dreamy Art Knows No Bounds
Staatsgalerie Stuttgart is getting a chromatic makeover with The Sprayed Dear, the latest solo exhibition by celebrated German artist Katharina Grosse. Based between Berlin and New Zealand, Grosse has spent over three decades redefining what painting can be, moving beyond the canvas to embrace entire landscapes, buildings and sculptural form.For Grosse, a painting has no end nor edge. Using her signature spray technique, she sweeps pigment across surfaces in immersive dreamlike waves whose borderless forms create a harmonic unity. “For me, two-dimensional painting doesn't exist,” the artist explained. “The canvas itself is a three-dimensional, haptic object and a painting can appear anywhere. On an egg, in the crook of your arm, in snow and ice or on the beach."Circling this philosophy are...
Andy Warhol’s ‘Big Electric Chair’ to Hit Christie’s Auction
Andy Warhol’s “Big Electric Chair” (1967-68) is set to headline Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale during New York's Marquee Week, with a pre-estimated cost of at least $30m USD, marking its first appearance at an auction.The painting first appeared at the artist’s 1968 presentation at Stockholm's Modern Museet, his first major retrospective outside of the U.S. Just one year later, it was acquired by Belgian collectors Roger Matthys and Hilda Colle, where it has remained for the last half-century.“Big Electric Chair” depicts a tightly-cropped version of a 1953 press photograph taken in the execution chamber of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, an image that served as the basis of Warhol's renowned Death and Disaster series. Unlike other works where doors, pipes and additio...
Jeep Reimagines Its Military Roots with the Gladiator Convoy Concept
Jeep has unveiled the Convoy Concept, a rugged homage to its storied lineage of military and civilian trucks. Built on the 2025 Gladiator Mojave platform, the concept vehicle draws direct inspiration from the original 1963 Gladiator SJ and the subsequent J-Series trucks, blending retro styling cues with modern off-road capability.The Convoy Concept commands attention with its matte Ghost Ops exterior, a specially designed “J-truck” hood and a one-of-a-kind seven-slot grille embedded with amber LED forward lighting. A 12,000-lb Warn Zeon winch sits proudly up front, while chocolate brown canvas half-doors and a matching canopy lend a classic utilitarian aesthetic. High-clearance flares accommodate aggressive 40-inch BFGoodrich Krawler tires wrapped around 17-inch Warn wheels.Inside, the Con...
Ex-EMKA Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R “RSR Specification” Heads to Auction
A special vehicle with deep ties to Porsche and Pink Floyd history is heading to auction. RM Sotheby’s will soon offer a 2000 Porsche 911 GT3 R, originally delivered to EMKA Racing, the privateer team founded by Pink Floyd manager Steve O’Rourke. One of only 66 examples built by Porsche Motorsport for the 2000 season, the car made its debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona piloted by five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell, alongside O’Rourke, Tim Sugden and Stephen Day.The GT3 R would go on to contest major endurance events, including Le Mans, Spa and the Nürburgring 1000 Km, while also achieving FIA GT class victories at Enna-Pergusa and Anderstorp in 2003. After O’Rourke’s passing, the car changed hands several times, including a stint with Tim Sugden’s GruppeM Racing team, which upgraded the car...
Unique “Chromaflash Hologram Silver” RUF RGT Heads to Auction
A rare 2008 RUF RGT is set to cross the auction block at Bonhams Cars, estimated to fetch as much as $950,000 USD. One of just 14 RGTs reportedly produced by RUF, this example was factory-built in Pfaffenhausen with the coveted "W09" VIN designation and initially commissioned by Samsung Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong.Based on the 997-gen Porsche GT3, this RGT is more than a cosmetic exercise. RUF reengineered the car with upgraded internals for its 3.8L DOHC Mezger flat-six, producing 445 hp through a six-speed manual transaxle. A bespoke Bilstein suspension setup and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes round out the performance package.The car’s most captivating feature, however, is its one-of-one “Chromaflash Hologram Silver” paintwork, a dynamic, color-shifting finish that adds drama to its a...
Cj Hendry Pokes Fun at Jeff Koons with Balloon-Inspired Exhibition
This past Thursday, Cj Hendry invited guests to celebrate the opening of her latest exhibition, Keff Joons. Now open in NYC’s Dumbo neighborhood through April 20, the presentation is a playful nod to Jeff Koons’ iconic balloon sculptures, the show features 50 oversized, chaotic "balloon knot" installations that invite visitors to interact with while exploring themes of joy, nostalgia and impermanence.True to her immersive style, Hendry transforms the space into a whimsical playground, blending humor and scale. "Balloons are so simple, yet they carry this enormous emotional weight—joy, nostalgia, fragility. I love that they float so effortlessly, but at any moment, they can pop," said Hendry in a statement.Editions and merchandise are also on offer. All original works have already sold out,...
Lachlan Turczan Illuminates Milan Design Week with Curtains of Light
American artist Lachlan Turczan is currently presenting six interactive halo sculptures at Milan Design Week 2025, as a part of Google’s Making the Invisible Visible exhibition. Known for his explorations of light and water, Turczan deconstructs the idea of form, resulting in artworks that reimagines the intangible with a material iridescence.Housed in Garage 21, Lucida (I-VI) lights up the darkness with ethereal hues of white, blue and purple. As visitors pass through the luminous veil, their presence subtly bends its shape, appearing as curtains swaying in the wind, or quiet ripples of sunlit waters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lachlan Turczan (@lachlanturczan)Turczan and his team use a combination of lidar, infrared and normal vision cameras to sculpt these ep...
