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Lexus Unveils 2025 IS 500 Ultimate Edition
SummaryLimited to 500 units, the 2025 Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition features a 472 hp V8Exclusive design includes “Wind” paint, matte black BBS wheels, and red Brembo brakesCircuit Red interior and Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 includedLexus has revealed the 2025 IS 500 Ultimate Edition, a limited-run model celebrating the legacy of its naturally aspirated V8 sports sedan. Only 500 units will be available in North America when the car arrives this fall.Powered by a 5L V8 producing 472 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque, the Ultimate Edition sends power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift transmission. Brembo brakes, BBS forged alloy wheels and exclusive red calipers highlight its performance edge.Finished in a new “Wind” metallic gray paint, the exterior is sharpened with matte...
Škoda Unveils Futuristic Slavia B Cafe Racer Concept Inspired by 1899 Icon
SummaryŠkoda reveals the Slavia B cafe racer concept, inspired by its 1899 motorcycleDesigned by Romain Bucaille, it features a futuristic electric design with heritage cuesFirst in a series reimagining Škoda icons with modern stylingŠkoda has unveiled a bold reinterpretation of its 1899 Slavia B motorcycle, revealing a futuristic cafe racer concept that blends heritage with modern design. Developed by French designer Romain Bucaille of Škoda Design, the electric Slavia B concept pays tribute to the brand’s roots in two-wheeled machines from its Laurin & Klement era.Bucaille’s design preserves the signature shape of the original frame, which famously cradled a combustion engine. In this modern take, that space is left empty, allowing a floating logo and a strong vertical split to empha...
Takashi Murakami Heals With History in ‘Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow’
On a rainy mid-May morning, Takashi Murakami arrived at the Cleveland Museum of Art to inaugurate Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow, one of his biggest American exhibitions in 20 years. With more than 100 paintings and sculptures, the exhibition offers not only a more complete understanding of the famed Japanese artist today but also brings his converging timelines and aesthetics full circle.The exhibition was originally presented at Los Angeles’s The Broad in 2022, and since then it's been expanded with new works — most notably, a replica of the ancient Yumedono temple in the museum’s atrium.While the sounds of hammers and drills reverberated through the still-unopened exhibit, Murakami was calm and focused, seated in a quiet dining room in the back of the museum. As what some might call ...
Inside the Artist-Run ‘Secret Mall Apartment’
SummaryA new documentary, titled Secret Mall Apartment, chronicles the story of a Rhode Island art collective that made Providence Place mall their home.Directed by Jeremy Workman and produced by Jesse Eisenberg, the film recently debuted at SXSW and has started rollout in theaters across the U.S.Back in 2003, a group of Rhode Island artists transformed a forgotten corner of Providence Place mall into a secret 750-square-foot headquarters – now their story is hitting the big screen.The group is the focus of a new documentary, Secret Mall Apartment, which made its debut at SXSW last spring. Directed by Jeremy Workman and produced by Jesse Eisenberg, the film centers around artist Michael Townsend, the “ringleader” of the covert operation, and the seven other members of the informal art coll...
Dubai Police Add Lotus Emeya-S to Luxury Patrol Fleet
SummaryDubai Police add fully electric Lotus Emeya-S to fleet, unveiled at the World Police SummitThe Emeya-S delivers 603 hp, 0–62 mph in 4.2 seconds, with a 372-mile range and advanced digital, autonomous driving featuresLotus and Dubai Police continue collaboration, reflecting a shared commitment to innovation and eco-friendly public service vehiclesDubai Police has officially added the fully-electric Lotus Emeya-S to its fleet, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and innovation in public service. Unveiled during the World Police Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre, the new patrol car will join high-profile duty locations like the Burj Khalifa, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard and JBR.In terms of performance, the Lotus Emeya-S offers 603 hp, a 0-62 mph sprint in 4.2 seconds, a top ...
GMC Unveils New 1,160 HP HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition
SummaryNew for 2026, GMC adds King Crab rear-steer mode to all HUMMER EV 2X and 3X models, enhancing off-road agility; also rolling out via OTA update to 2022–2025 vehiclesCarbon Fiber Edition debuts as HUMMER EV’s quickest yet, hitting 0–60 mph in 2.8 seconds, with exclusive styling and limited productionThe 2026 HUMMER EV lineup gains bidirectional charging, improved Super Cruise features, new colors, and tech updates including a 13.4-inch infotainment screen with Google Built-InGMC has revealed the 2026 HUMMER EV lineup, now sharper, quicker and more capable than ever. Leading the updates is King Crab, a new rear-steering mode that significantly enhances off-road agility. Available on all 2X and 3X trims, the feature turns the rear wheels faster than the front for greater maneuverabilit...
Renault Debuts Rugged 4 Savane 4×4 Concept
SummaryRenault unveiled the 4 Savane 4x4 Concept at Roland-Garros 2025, reviving the adventurous spirit of the original Renault 4 with a modern, electric twistEquipped with dual motors and all-wheel drive, the concept features increased ground clearance, wider tracks, 18-inch tires and rugged styling elements like 3D-printed bumpers and a pixel-camouflage roofInside, the Deep Brown textile interior features houndstooth accents, quilted graphics and a backlit 4Savane logo, blending off-road capability with refined designRenault has unveiled the all-new 4 Savane 4x4 Concept at Roland-Garros 2025, showcasing a bold restyling of its iconic Renault 4 tailored for modern-day adventurers. Inspired by the original Savane editions of the mid-20th century, the new concept combines retro spirit with ...
Fenix, Rotterdam’s Art Museum of Migration, Is Now Open
SummaryRotterdam opens the doors to Fenix, a new museum showcasing contemporary art about migration.The institution debuts with three exhibition which explore migration through painting, installation, sculpture and photography.Designed by MAD Architects, the museum transforms a restored 16,000-square-meter warehouse into a creative arena of international dialogue.The long-anticipated reveal of Fenix Museum is here, opening its doors to a powerful exploration of migration through the lens of contemporary art. Located in the city’s harbor-side Katendrecht district, the museum breathes new life into the historic, 16,000-square-meter warehouse.The design, helmed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects, the museum marks the first European cultural project by the Beijing-based studio. Standout architect...
Maurizio Cattelan Curates ‘The Endless Sunday’ at Centre Pompidou-Metz
The Centre Pompidou-Metz is celebrating its 15th anniversary with The Endless Sunday, a major exhibition curated by renowned Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. For the first time, the museum will activate every part of its establishment, from the Grande Nef and Galerie 1 to the rooftops and hidden spaces with more than 400 works from the Centre Pompidou’s collection.Cattelan brings these works into dialogue with approximately 30 of his own, offering his signature satire plus a melancholic reflection on modern mythologies. Among them is Comedian, his infamous banana duct-taped to the wall, a piece that stirred global debate on the value and absurdity of contemporary art. In this context, it stands as both satire and symbol, reinforcing the exhibition’s deeper exploration of cultural rituals ...
Takashi Murakami Reworks Trauma and Tradition at Cleveland Museum of Art
SummaryStepping on the Tail of a Rainbow by Takashi Murakami is opening at the Cleveland Museum of Art and will be on view through September 7.Many of the works use shared historical trauma as a point of departure, reimagined through the artist's signature electric style.The show features several never-before-seen and new works including a "dream hall" in the museum's atrium.Takashi Murakami is touching down in Ohio to unveil Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow, his latest exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA). Expanding on its initial 2022 presentation at The Broad, the show casts the celebrated artist in a more edgy and acidic light, featuring never-before-seen installations and exclusive new works that take viewers beneath the surface of his candy-colored, Superflat world.The ex...
Herzogin Meghan: Dieser Hollywoodstar wird Teil ihrer Netflix-Show
Chrissy Teigen wird in der zweiten Staffel von Herzogin Meghans Netflix-Show "With Love, Meghan" als Gast auftreten.
