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‘WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The World of ASMR’ Is a Multi-Sensory Exploration
WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The World of ASMR exhibit curated by James Taylor-Foster is an all-immersive exploration of the popular multi-sensory experience. Created and presented in collaboration with Sweden's National Centre for Architecture and Design, ArkDes, as well as the Design Museum in London, the large-scale presentation explores the way ASMR makes audiences feel.By definition, ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Responses -- a term used to describe a physical sensation of deep calm and euphoria, often described as a “tingling” in the body. Across the internet, innumerableand ever-evolving works of ASMR garner billions of views. This cultural movement has grown into a global phenomenon that is, uniquely, rooted in kindness, empathy, and self-care. The latest presentation ...
The Porsche 919 Hybrid Makes Its Way Back to Bangkok
Porsche is celebrating its pioneering role in electric mobility with a new exhibition at Curvistan Bangkok titled Electrifying Past. Present. Future., curated in collaboration with Stefan Bogner. The retrospective explores the brand’s innovations from the early 1900s to today’s high-performance electric vehicles.At the heart of the showcase is the Porsche 919 Hybrid, the cutting-edge endurance racer that dominated the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and Le Mans. Launched in 2014, the 919 Hybrid was a technological marvel, featuring a two-pronged energy recovery system that transformed braking and exhaust energy into electric power. With a 900 hp hybrid powertrain, it not only redefined Porsche’s racing success but also laid the groundwork for its modern EVs.The exhibition also highlight...
Marina Abramović to Release 950-Piece NFT Collection
Celebrated performance artist Marina Abramović is making a return to the Web3 space with her latest four-piece NFT collection, Marina Abramović Element (MAE). Created in partnership with digital art platform TAEX, the first drop of the collection will go live on Ethereum this May.Rooted in Legend, a fictional story written by Abramović and developed by TAEX, the project delves into her artistic philosophy and journey through three primary NFT drops – Art, Life and Marina Abramović Method – immersing audiences in different aspects of her creative practice. Tokens within each installment vary in rarity, ranging from still images, looped animations and works that move with moon cycles in real-time, spanning 960 unique digital artworks in total.The MAE collection culminates in its fourth and f...
Cleon Peterson and Modernica Launch ‘The Divide Collection’
Acclaimed artist Cleon Peterson has partnered with Modernica for a new collaboration, The Divide Collection, created in response to the devastating loss of his home in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California this past January. The collection, designed to support Peterson and his family, transforms destruction into an artistic statement.This limited-edition series features nine Upholstered Side Shells on Eiffel Tower Bases and an Upholstered Arm Shell Rocker, each hand-signed by Peterson. Staying true to his signature style, the designs use stark black-and-white contrasts to symbolize the tension between despair and resilience."The stark contrast of black and white in these designs represents the space between despair and resilience, between destruction and creation,” Peterson shared. “Even ...
Laure Provost’s Latest Show is a Leap Into the Quantum Realm
In the century since the invention of quantum physics, the field has made an indelible mark on the way we view the world. From the exponential progression of Schrödinger's cat in 1935 to Microsoft’s newly discovered state of matter in 2025 alone, it's safe to say that the forward path toward uncharted quantum territory leaves a plume of questions regarding the future of humanity.At Kraftwerk Berlin, Turner Prize-winning artist Laure Prouvost explores the complexity of quantum phenomena in a new exhibition, WE FELT A STAR DYING, housed within 37,600 square feet of the former power station. Born out of two years of research with a quantum computer, Prouvost translates cosmic questions, theories and frameworks into a multi-sensory audiovisual environment, completed with scents and sculptural ...
Step Into Limbo at Pol Taburet’s Latest Exhibition ‘Oh If I Only Could Listen’
Pol Taburet’s latest exhibition, Oh, If I Only Could Listen, signals a compelling shift in his artistic approach, exploring the interplay between violence and stillness, tension and detachment.At 28, Taburet has established himself with his striking use of color, hybridized figures and dynamic compositions that merge airbrushing, acrylic and oil techniques. However, this new body of work moves away from the vibrancy of his previous pieces, embracing darker, muted tones that evoke themes of limbo, loss and unspoken narratives. Drawing inspiration from Francisco Goya’s Black Paintings and the personal grief of losing his grandmother, Taburet creates images imbued with an underlying sense of violence -- yet, intriguingly, devoid of any explicit act of aggression.Taburet himself acknowledges ...
Konkurrenz? Das hält Gwyneth Paltrow von Herzogin Meghan
Gwyneth Paltrow ist seit Jahren erfolgreich in der Lifestyle-Branche tätig. Das hält sie von Herzogin Meghans Engagement in der Sparte.
Tyler Mitchell’s Take On the 2025 Met Gala Theme Is a “Love Letter to Modern Black Dandyism”
Ahead of this year’s Met Gala, renowned photographer Tyler Mitchell unveils a new photo essay for Costume Institute's Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibition catalogue. Mitchell turns his lens toward the modern dandies of Harlem wearing looks from the exhibition and vintage gems of their own.When The Met enlisted Mitchell to photograph this year’s catalogue, he proposed something more. Instead of simply documenting mannequins, he sought to capture the essence of dandyism in motion – a living portrait of the undeniable presence that Black men have brought to tailoring across history.The 372-page “love letter to modern Black dandyism” includes an accompanying essay penned by Mitchell, which continues his exploration of performance, presentation and contemporary iterations of the style, d...
‘The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century’ Exhibit Explores the Global Impact of Hip Hop
The Art Gallery of Ontario recently welcomed The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century. The exhibit explores the extraordinary impact of the genre through painting, photography, sculpture, video and fashion and has made its only Canadian stop at the AGO until April 6.According to the press release, the exhibition was inspired by the long-standing hip hop phrase, "[do it] for the culture," which has implied for a sense of commitment and service to hip-hop's roots, practices, ethics, viewpoints and values to ensure that that culture is committed to achieving a communal goal. The exhibition also celebrates Toronto's contributions to contemporary art and hip-hop culture and features artists like Caitlin Cronenberg who is known for her iconic photograph of the CN Tower for D...
Rare Porsche 906 Carrera 6 Surfaces for Sale
A rare 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6, one of just 65 ever built, is now available for sale through RM Sotheby’s. With a storied racing history and exceptional originality, this example — chassis 906-115 — represents a golden era of Porsche motorsport engineering.Originally commissioned by Italian amateur racer and hillclimb specialist Ermanno Spazzapan, the car quickly proved its competitive prowess. It secured a class victory at the 1968 Imola 500 Kilometres and a third-place class finish in the 1967 Circuito del Mugello. Throughout its early racing career, the Porsche 906 saw action across Europe, including events at Vallelunga, Mugello, and Innsbruck, before transitioning into private collections.Beyond its impressive race pedigree, 906-115 has been meticulously preserved. Retaining its or...
RM Sotheby’s To Offer Six Delivery Mileage 991-Gen Porsche 911s as One Lot
RM Sotheby’s is set to auction an extraordinary collection of six Porsche 911 991 generation models, alongside a 2019 MAN TGX 18.640 transport truck and Rolfo Auriga trailer to haul them all. This offering presents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire some of the most desirable GT-series 911s, all with delivery mileage, in one swoop.The collection, curated by a single owner, represents the pinnacle of Porsche’s GT-series lineup. Each vehicle was purchased new and meticulously preserved, creating a time-capsule moment for enthusiasts looking to own these high-performance vehicles as if they had just rolled off the production line. The lineup includes a 2016 Porsche 911 R, the only 991.1-generation model in the collection, finished in White with red stripes and equipped with a single...
Cowboy Launches New Spring-Ready E-Bike Colors
Cowboy is calling it: Spring has finally sprung and the e-bike maker is marking the brighter days ahead with the launch of two new limited edition e-bike colors.The Brussels-based brand is introducing "Breeze" and "Dawn" in its Cruiser ST and Cruiser models respectively, its take on a spring-ready light blue and soft pink hues, in what it calls "carefully curated shades designed to capture the energy and renewal of the new cycling season." The all-new colorway of the Cruiser ST (step-through) model is described by the brand as a "serene light blue" that "captures the essence of Spring with its balance of energy and calm", while the Cruiser's "golden peach" is said to celebrate the "longer days and the simple pleasures of Spring."Both e-bikes have a host of features including built-in GPS t...
