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Bentley Unveils “The Black Rose” Batur
Bentley has revealed "The Black Rose" Batur, a one-of-a-kind coachbuilt grand tourer showcasing an industry-first 3D-printed solid rose gold interior. As one of just 18 Baturs and one of only three in right-hand drive, the ultra-exclusive creation exemplifies the bespoke craftsmanship of Bentley’s Mulliner division.Commissioned by a discerning client, The Black Rose features a deep Black Rose metallic paintwork, developed exclusively for this model, contrasted by a gloss Beluga upper body. Satin Rose Gold accents highlight the grille, bonnet line, mirror caps, lower body kit and 22-inch tri-tone wheels. The striking aesthetic is further enhanced by carbon ceramic brakes with black calipers.Inside, Bentley’s commitment to luxury and innovation shines through in an industry-first application...
Ayoung Kim’s ‘Many Worlds Over’ Unfolds at Hamburger Bahnhof
At Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart, Ayoung Kim’s Many Worlds Over bends time and space, immersing visitors in a reality where past, present and future collapse into one. Running through July 20, the exhibition is Kim’s first solo show in a German museum, bringing together her work with AI, video, game simulations and sculpture to explore identity, queerness and belonging.At its core is "Delivery Dancer," a futuristic Seoul where a female delivery driver and her identical double move through overlapping dimensions. In this world, time loops and fractures—what should be a simple delivery route turns into a collision of alternate realities.Kim’s virtual landscapes don’t stay on screens. The gallery itself shifts, mirroring her themes of fluidity and disorientation. Visitors ...
The Contemporary Art Market Is Shifting Toward Affordable Works
The contemporary art market is bouncing back, but big-money sales are slowing down. According to Artprice's latest report, more people are buying affordable pieces, while expensive artworks are struggling to sell. In 2024, contemporary art sales hit $1.89 billion USD, with most pieces going for under $5,000 USD. Sales of high-end works over $50,000 USD dropped by 21 percent, showing that collectors are being more careful with their spending.Hong Kong, once a top player alongside New York, took a hit with a 32 percent drop in sales as per Artnews. Some major auctions flopped, like Christie’s No Regrets sale in March, while Phillips’ May auction did well, pulling in $26.8 million USD. Even with setbacks, Hong Kong still beat London in total contemporary art sales at $282 million USD.India is...
Porsche Hints at Return of GT2 RS and Announces New SUV
Porsche has dropped a major hint about the return of the GT2 RS, the brand's most powerful 911 variant, in its latest financial report. The company also confirmed the development of a new gas-powered SUV model that could enter the market by the end of the decade.In the report, Porsche highlighted the continued evolution of its 911 lineup, teasing “highly emotive derivatives” and “high-yield and exciting limited-edition models.” Among these is an upcoming flagship model, described as one that will “raise the bar even further in the sports car segment.” This statement strongly suggests the return of the GT2 or GT2 RS, a model that last appeared in the 991.2 generation, delivering 700 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque from a twin-turbocharged flat-six.If the GT2 RS does make a comeback, it will like...
Emma Prempeh Captures ‘Belonging’ in Flux at Tiwani Contemporary
Tiwani Contemporary in Lagos is kicking off its 2025 exhibition program with Belonging In-Between, a solo showcase of works by Emma Prempeh. At just 28, the U.K.-born artist has already made a mark with her distinctive, rich impressionistic paintings. The exhibition comes fresh off the announcement of her inclusion in Pharrell Williams' upcoming Femmes exhibition in Paris.In Belonging In-Between, Prempeh captures her mother’s homecoming to St. Vincent, four decades after migrating to London. The trip marked a profound encounter with the places and spaces that shaped her mother’s early life, prompting a wider reflection on matrilineage and the stories that make a family.At the heart of the exhibition is, as the gallery notes, “Prempeh’s pursuit of understanding what home or belonging means ...
Jean-Michel Basquiat “Sabado Por la Noche” Estimated to Auction for $16 Million USD
Another Jean-Michel Basquiat painting is heading to auction. Later this month, the prolific artist's "Sabado por la Noche (Saturday Night)" is set to lead Christie's Hong Kong's 20th/21st Cenutry Evening Sale. This is the first time the auction will be held at the same week as Art Basel Hong Kong. The 6.5 foot by 7.5 foot striking, hot pink and maroon painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat was originally painted in 1984 and is estimated to sell between $13 million USD to $16 million USD. The "Sabado" comes from a period when Basquiat was closely working with Andy Warhol. From that specific time, Basquiat painted over 150 pieces. Christie's calls this an "immersive masterpiece [that] sits amongst the most iconic in Basquiat's oeuvre, capturing his signature style of masterfully interweaving text,...
BMW M Hybrid V8 Gets Special 50th Anniversary Livery for 12 Hours of Sebring
BMW North America is marking its 50th anniversary at the 73rd edition of the Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 15, with the BMW M Hybrid V8 set to debut a commemorative livery. This special design pays homage to five decades of BMW’s motorsport legacy in North America, tracing back to the historic 1975 Sebring victory of the BMW 3.0 CSL.The livery of the BMW M Hybrid V8s competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC) showcases key moments from 1975 to the present, elegantly integrated within the iconic Sebring track silhouette. This nod to history underscores the lasting impact of BMW’s motorsport presence in the U.S., beginning with the formation of BMW North America on March 15, 1975 — just days before its landmark Sebring triumph.Notably, the anniversary will also bring ...
Formel 1 Start 2025: Hochwertige Lifestyle Kappen für Formel-1-Fahrer
Die Formel-1-Saison 2025 startet vom 14. bis 16. März mit dem Großen Preis von Australien. Teams und Fahrer aus aller Welt bereiten sich auf das erste Rennen der Saison vor, das traditionell auf dem A ...
Cheltenham: Der neue VIP-Hotspot in den Cotswolds
Wie kaum eine andere Region haben die Cotswolds in den vergangenen Jahren internationale Stars und den Jetset angezogen. Aber was genau steckt hinter dem Hype um die Stadt Cheltenham, den aufstrebende ...
Range Rover Is Only Making Three Units of This Ultra-Rare Sport SV
Land Rover has unveiled the new Range Rover Sport SV Park City Edition, an extremely limited-edition vehicle inspired by "alpine landscapes" that is "explicitly designed for luxury winter sports enthusiasts."Limited to just three units, the luxe car houses bespoke treadplates etched with text reading "Park City Edition 1 of 3." Galvanized by the popular Utah ski resort, the vehicle employs a bright SV Bespoke Lyra White Gloss on the exterior and badging (for the first time on a Range Rover), as well as black chrome accents across its facade.Inside, the exclusive Sport SV boasts a dual-toned color scheme, with both Land Rover's "Light Cloud" and "Ebony" leather, as well as SV Satin Twill Carbon Fiber front seatbacks and carbon fiber trim.The Park City Edition features a twin-turbo 4.4-liter...
‘Eyes and Ears’ Exhibition Spotlights Music’s Overlooked Visual Creators
Musicians may take center stage with chart-topping hits, but the visual artists shaping their album covers, tour posters and music videos often remain in the shadows. The Center for Contemporary Art & Culture at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon, is shining a light on these unsung creatives with Eyes and Ears: A Survey of Visuals in Music 2020-2024. Curated by Bijan Berahimi, founder of the multidisciplinary studio FISK, the show presents an extensive collection of music ephemera—vinyl packaging, tour posters, merchandise, and a rotating selection of music videos co-curated by Noah Porter. Rather than a static display, the exhibition evolves over time, with Berahimi continually refreshing the selection to showcase a broad spectrum of music genres and visual aesth...
Cai Guo-Qiang to Launch Celestial Fireworks Show in D.C.
On March 29 at 9 p.m. EDT, Interspecies Love Letter: Sky Painting for EARTH to SPACE will illuminate the Potomac River in D.C. with large-scale projections and custom fireworks provided by the acclaimed Sky Ladder artist, Cai Guo-Qiang. Commissioned by the Kennedy Center, the event debuts Guo-Qiang's custom AI model, cAITM, which is the mechanism behind the projections in the fireworks display. The fireworks install narrates cosmic stories, inviting viewers to ruminate on humanity’s relationship with Earth and the universe. Part of the EARTH to SPACE festival, the project emphasizes “cooperation and care” on an interplanetary scale as described the Kennedy Space Center in a statement. Moreover, a companion exhibition, cAITM Lab, will run from March 28 to April 13 in the center's Skylight P...
