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Do Ho Suh’s ‘Walk the House’ Explores the Many Meanings of Home
A major survey exhibition of works by South Korean artist Do Ho Suh is coming to the Tate Modern this spring, marking his first London solo in over twenty years. Titled The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House, the show traces three decades of Suh's compelling practice, adding new site-specific works to his iconic oeuvre of translucent architecture. The artist takes viewers on an introspective journey that explores the multifaceted nature of home, identity and how we inhabit the world, culling personal and collective memory in a dynamic and reflective showcase.The title of the show, Walk the House, draws from an expression referring to the hanok, a traditional Korean house that can be disassembled and rebuilt at a new site. Drawing on the idea of a transportable home, Suh bears wi...
Maurizio Cattelan’s Gold Toilet Was Stolen in Just 5 Minutes
The artist behind the duct-taped banana, which auctioned for over $6 million USD last November, Maurizio Cattelan, continues to make headlines in the global art sector. This time, the news centers around his gold toilet at the Blenheim Palace in England which was stolen by four male suspects. The perpetrators only took five minutes to haul it out of the institution and it was never recovered, as per ARTnews. Entitled “America” (2016), the stolen work is a fully-functioning toilet made of 18-karat, 103 kilogram gold that was situated in the guides’ restroom. Though, visitors were allowed to view the work via booking time slots to use the toilet. The work was originally part of an exhibition alongside other conceptual objects by Cattelan back in 2019 at the 18th-century castle in Oxfordshire...
Toyota’s New GR Corolla Lands in Japan
Toyota has introduced an evolved version of its GR Corolla for the Japanese market, leveraging motorsports insights to enhance its performance and driving experience. Orders began on February 4, with the model officially launching on March 3.Drawing expertise from the competitive Super Taikyu racing series, the evolved GR Corolla receives upgrades aimed at improving high-speed cornering, acceleration and cooling. A major highlight is the newly developed 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (GR-DAT), first seen in the GR Yaris.Feedback from professional race drivers, evaluation specialists and Toyota’s Master Driver Morizo guided the enhancements, designed to deliver exhilarating performance on the track and in daily driving conditions.An optional SPORT package adds a premium,...
Audi Expands Its Electric Lineup with High-Range Q4 40 e-tron
Audi is expanding its electric offerings with the launch of the new Q4 40 e-tron, a high-range entry-level variant designed to make premium electric mobility more accessible and practical. Equipped with a 63 kWh battery, the Q4 40 e-tron achieves an electric range of up to 256 miles, with the Sportback variant slightly outperforming at 262 miles.The electric SUV boasts a rear-mounted permanently excited synchronous motor producing 150 kW (201 hp), capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds and reaching a top speed of 100 mph. Charging efficiency is another highlight; the battery can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 24 minutes at DC fast-charging stations, allowing up to 93 miles of range to be replenished in only ten minutes.Audi enhances practicality by introducing manual...
BMW Reveals Limited Edition M4 CS Edition VR46
BMW M is honoring nine-time motorcycle world champion and current BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi with a special-edition M4 CS Edition VR46. Limited to just 46 units per design variant, the model celebrates Rossi’s 46th birthday with exclusive styling and performance tuning.Rossi, famously known as "The Doctor," played an important role in designing two unique trims — Sport and Style. The Sport edition features Marina Bay Blue metallic with Rossi’s iconic number 46 in Tanzanite Blue, while the Style variant boasts matte Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic with Frozen Marina Bay Blue accents. Hand-painted yellow highlights on the kidney grille, wheels and brake calipers nod to Rossi’s signature color palette.Under the hood, the M4 CS Edition VR46 packs a 3L twin-turbo inline-six producing 550...
Gregory Orekhov’s ‘Steel Shards’ Explore Fragmented Beauty in Central Park
Even in the heat of New York’s rat race, take a look around anywhere and you’ll see a portrait of humanity; you’ll find millions learning to live side-by-side in a place where fractured paths converge and isolation gives way to a new genre of unity. This premise serves as the focus of Steel Shards, the latest conceptual installation by Gregory Orekhov. In his mosaic of mirror-polished, stainless steel surfaces atop the waters of Central Park, the Russian sculptor wants us to stop and smell the roses.Captured within these floating shards are glimpses of sky, clouds and the tops of skyscrapers, punctuated by lush bursts of green. As sunlight fractures across the steel, the city’s outlines appear to break apart and come back together, creating an interplay of fragility and strength.Renderings...
Azabudai Hills Gallery To Present Tomokazu Matsuyama’s ‘FIRST LAST’ Exhibition
Coming to Tokyo in March, New York-based Japanese artist Tomokazu Matsuyama will soon unveil his newest solo exhibition, Tomokazu Matsuyama: FIRST LAST. The show will take place at the newly-reopened Azabudai Hills Gallery, where it will showcase a new large-scale series along with around 40 other artworks such as “We Met Thru Match.com,” “Keep Fishin' For Twilight” and “Dancer” the artist has created in the past 10 years.A defining feature of his paintings is the meticulously conceived color that combines cultural influences, traditions and everyday objects with historical and modern elements. This creates a vivid tapestry that reflects the rapidly shifting nature of contemporary society and invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of color. This approach is further elevated in h...
Acura Launches New Entry-Level Compact SUV: The ADX
Acura has announced a new compact SUV model, the ADX. Set to make its debut this spring with a competitive starting price of $35,000, the SUV is positioned as the brand's entry-level offering and aims to provide Millennials and Gen Z customers an accessible yet premium gateway into Acura's lineup."The turbocharged Acura ADX is an exciting addition to our SUV lineup, designed to welcome young buyers to our performance brand," stated Mike Langel, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales. "These consumers are seeking youthful styling, advanced technology, and engaging driving dynamics, all of which the ADX delivers."Notably, the ADX comes standard with a range of features including a moonroof, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless smartphone charging and a user-frien...
TECHART Unveils Exclusive Magnum First Edition
TECHART has officially introduced the Magnum First Edition, the most exclusive iteration of its all-new Magnum lineup, based on the Porsche Cayenne E3.2. Limited to 25 units worldwide, the First Edition is a striking blend of performance, bold design and handcrafted luxury.The Magnum First Edition stands apart with its numbered fender inlays, a bespoke handcrafted interior and exclusive exposed-carbon elements. This limited-run model amplifies the already aggressive stance of the Magnum with a redesigned front fender, massive air intakes and a sculpted carbon fiber hood, all crafted to enhance aerodynamics while maintaining an imposing road presence.At the rear, the center-exit exhaust system, previously exclusive to the Cayenne Coupe, debuts on the Hatchback, offering an aggressive, finel...
Meghan soll Netflix-Show dreist von Pamela Anderson kopiert haben
Im März startet Meghans eigene Show auf Netflix. Kurz vor Start gibt es böse Vorwürfe in Richtung der Herzogin.
Luxus: Die Firma, die jeden Wunsch wahr werden lassen kann – auch Hunde klonen – WELT
Sydneys „Harbour Bridge“ für einen Heiratsantrag sperren lassen? Kein Problem für Darren Ellis und sein Team. Der Luxusdienstleister Quintessentially organisiert für seinen Kunden besondere Aktivitäte ...
Barry McGee’s ‘Cherry Pit’ Took Over The Hole’s Art Storage for Frieze Week
Barry McGee brought a West Coast follow-up to his recent New York show, ‘Cherry Picking.’ Titled ‘Cherry Pit,’ the sprawling presentation is tucked away in The Hole’s art storage. The show features a slew of McGee’s own work, pieces from his collection and contributions from over 50 artists.For Frieze Week in LA, McGee has also organized a zine fair at the gallery. McGee’s paintings, drawings, and mixed-media installations explore the complexities of urban life, reflecting themes of transience and outsider communities. Introduced to graffiti at 18, he gained recognition under the tag Twist, painting hobo figures, liquor bottles, and industrial motifs across city walls and subway cars. He emerged as a key figure in San Francisco’s Mission School, a group of artists from the late 1990s whos...
