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California Picture Project Launches Star-Studded Print Fundraiser for LA Fire Victims
From the recent FireAid concert to Project Angel Food’s ANGEL ART auction, artists from Los Angeles County and beyond have rallied together for various creative-led relief efforts, supporting the many communities affected by the devastation wrought by the January wildfires. Now, a new photo series and fundraiser is joining the roster.Running through March 9, the California Picture Project is offering an impressive selection of $150 prints from 162 heavy hitters from across the creative landscape. Spanning photographers and artists to designers, filmmakers and musicians, the project features an impressive roll of names, including Gabriel Moses, Mowalola, Troye Sivan, Gia Coppola, Tyrell Hampton, Nadia Lee Cohen and many more.Founded by a group of music executives and creative directors, the...
Inside Mr.’s First Solo Exhibition in Los Angeles
A decade after Mr.'s debut institutional show on the West Coast, the Japanese Superflat artist made his return to the States with his latest exhibition, IT WAS ON A BRILLIANT DAY. — his first solo show in Los Angeles.Characterized by a distinctive and chaotic style, Mr.'s work is reminiscent of the organized chaos found in Japanese mega-discount retail chains like Don Quijote, where shoppers are overwhelmed by the sheer abundance and variety of goods. His art evokes the cluttered, vibrant, and eclectic nature of consumer culture in Japan, drawing inspiration from the urban jungle of mass-produced treasures.Beneath Mr’s anime-like depictions of boys and girls, lies a deeper exploration of escapism that’s shaped by his own troubled family background. This personal history is reflected in t...
Harley-Davidson Unleashes the CVO Road Glide RR
Harley-Davidson has revealed the CVO Road Glide RR, a limited-production bagger engineered with race-inspired precision. Taking direct influence from its MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers race team, the Road Glide RR delivers unprecedented power and handling in a street-legal package.At the heart of this high-performance bike is the Screamin' Eagle 131 V-Twin engine, Harley-Davidson’s most powerful factory-installed Big Twin. With 153 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque, the 2147cc powerplant delivers rapid acceleration and an elevated 6500 RPM redline. The engine is enhanced with CNC-ported cylinder heads, a high-performance camshaft, a 68mm throttle body and titanium Akrapovič exhaust, cutting weight while maximizing output.Performance extends beyond the engine, as the CVO Road Glide RR is ...
Audi Unveils the New and Improved A6 Avant
Audi has officially introduced the latest iteration of its A6 Avant, refining the model with enhanced performance, improved efficiency and modern tech. The new A6 Avant merges elegant aesthetics with updated aerodynamics, boasting a segment-leading drag coefficient of 0.25.At the heart of the A6 Avant is Audi’s MHEV plus mild hybrid system, available in a 2L TDI (201 hp) and a 3L TFSI V6 (362 hp). The system integrates a 48-volt battery, a belt alternator starter (BAS) and a powertrain generator (PTG), allowing for partial electric driving and improved fuel efficiency. The PTG also enhances acceleration, delivers up to 170 lb-ft of additional torque and enables all-electric parking and maneuvering.Driving dynamics receive a major boost with adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering, w...
Must-See Booths at ARCOmadrid 2025
Celebrating its 44th edition this year, ARCOmadrid 2025 is bringing together 214 galleries from 36 countries, making Madrid a major stop for contemporary art this month. With a mix of established and emerging talent, the fair has a significant Latin American presence with nearly a third of international galleries coming from the region. Spain is also well represented, with 71 galleries making up about a third of the exhibitors. The fair runs from March 5 to 9 at IFEMA MADRID, with the first three days reserved for VIP guests before opening to the public on March 7. Here are some of the booths worth checking out.The Ryder Projects | Booth 9D04The Ryder Projects turns its booth into a reflection on the architecture of art fairs—spaces within spaces, each with its own set of ideas. Featuring ...
Dada Khanyisa’s Wooden Works Capture the Beauty of Cape Town
Dada Khanyisa's signature 'sculptural paintings' are taking center stage in a new solo exhibition London's Sadie Coles HQ. Titled this is for you, the Joburg-raised Cape Town-based, artist reflects their immediate community in the South African capital to constructs a lively visual poetry. Blending pop and youth culture with a deeper political history, Khanyisa captures contemporary and reflects it back onto the viewer with vibrancy, movement and humor.this is for you looks to nostalgia and collective history as means to explore the present. The works on view, created from hand-carved wood and found objects, bear a scrapbook-like quality. Khanyisa's background in traditional and digital animation sings through modernist forms, enchanting a choreographic figurative approach where posed subj...
Mercedes-Benz Unveils All-Electric GLC
Mercedes-Benz is taking its best-selling SUV into the electric era with the all-new GLC, a battery-powered evolution of its popular model. Equipped with the brand’s latest EQ technology, the all-electric GLC aims to reach new heights in efficiency, range and charging speed, while maintaining the luxury and versatility expected from the German marque.Before hitting the streets, the electric GLC has proven its resilience and performance in some of the world’s most extreme environments. Camouflaged prototypes were put through their paces in Arjeplog, Sweden, enduring subzero temperatures, ice-covered roads and treacherous snow tracks. Despite these challenges, the GLC’s advanced 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system and intelligent torque distribution technology ensured superior traction, stability a...
Maserati GT2 Stradale Goes Full Throttle on the Andalusian Coast
Deriving from its MC20 halo project, Maserati’s GT2 Stradale began life as a blueprint that merged the race-ready performance of its sister sportscar with the comfort of long-distance vehicles. Though it was an ambitious design, the model went on to become the brand’s most powerful road-legal car when it entered the market last August. Fast forward to six months later and the GT2 Stradale has touched down on Spain’s Andalusian coast in all its shining colorways. Lined up under the shade of nearby olive trees, the cars were brought in by Maserati for a multi-day on-road driving experience that invited a group of petrolheads to get behind the wheel in a rare first-hand look. With a plan to drive from the mountainside tracks to Circuito Ascari, Hypebeast followed the journey in a new Day in t...
Ugo Rondinone Presents ‘the rainbow body’ at Aspen Art Museum
Currently on show at Aspen Art Museum is the rainbow body, the newest solo exhibition by contemporary artist Ugo Rondinone.Known for his eclectic and colorful creations, Rondinone’s exhibit transforms the museum’s entire second-floor gallery space into a prismatic arena comprised of bold fluorescent hues, which creates a seamless synergy that harmonizes with the artworks within. 113 life-like sculptures of dancers appear at rest and in waiting across the space, inviting visitors to delve deeper into the show’s theme, which explores the multifaceted significance as well as the ephemeral mysticism of the rainbow.Rondinone describes the rainbow as "a bridge between everyone and everything," emphasizing nature's intrinsic connection to humanity. The exhibition's title refers to a spiritual rit...
Maserati MC20 Breaks Autonomous Speed Record at Kennedy Space Center
The Maserati MC20 has made history, setting a new autonomous world speed record at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Driven solely by artificial intelligence, the modified MC20 Coupe reached 197 mph at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (LLF), surpassing the previous record of 192 mph set in 2022.The record-breaking run was a collaboration between the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), Politecnico di Milano and Maserati, as part of the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida. The LLF, a 15,000-foot (2.8-mile) runway known for NASA’s Space Shuttle landings, served as the ultimate testing ground for high-speed autonomous driving.Notably, the AI driver was developed by PoliMOVE-MSU, a team from Politecnico di Milano’s Artificial Intelligence Driving Autonomous (AIDA) division. The project ...
1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Streamliner Fetches Over $55M USD at Auction
A piece of motorsport history has set a new benchmark at auction. The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen, one of the most significant Formula One cars ever built, has been sold via RM Sotheby’s for a staggering €51,155,000 ($55.3 million USD). This sale makes it the most valuable Mercedes-Benz competition car ever auctioned and one of the most expensive Formula One cars of all time.This example, chassis number 00009/54, is one of only four W 196 R models to receive the enclosed-fender Stromlinienwagen (Streamliner) bodywork. It was driven to victory by Juan Manuel Fangio at the 1955 Buenos Aires Grand Prix and later piloted by Sir Stirling Moss at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, where he set the fastest lap.Following its racing career, Mercedes-Benz donated the car to the Indiana...
Produktlinie von Lifestyle-Marke “As Ever” enthüllt
Welche Erzeugnisse bietet Herzogin Meghans "As Ever"? Zum Start ihrer Netflix-Serie hat Prinz Harrys Ehefrau jetzt einen Einblick gewährt.
