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Modular Furniture Takes Center Stage in Josh Sperling’s Upcoming LA Exhibition
SummaryBig Picture marks Josh Sperling’s first West Coast solo exhibitionThe showcase will include both sculptural paintings and artistic furnitureHosted by Perrotin Los Angeles, the exhibition will run from May 31 to July 3, 2025Josh Sperling is set to unveil Big Picture, his first-ever solo showcase on the West Coast. Hosted by Perrotin Los Angeles, the showcase merges Sperling’s decade-long exploration of sculptural painting with his latest venture into functional design. Known for his mastery of form and color, the Ithaca-based artist introduces new dimensions to his work, where practicality and visual expression intertwine seamlessly. This exhibition marks a significant step in his creative journey, expanding beyond traditional canvases to embrace interactive, modular elements.A core ...
Nissan Restores Its Mid-Engined Micra 350SR
SummaryNissan has refreshed its one-off mid-engined Micra 350SR with updated styling, tech and components to mark its 23rd anniversary — known internally as its “Ni-San” milestoneOriginally built in 2002 with a 3.5L V6 and 300 hp, the car now features LED lighting, a satin silver livery, Apple CarPlay and new graphicsThe updated 350SR will debut at the 2025 SMMT Test Day, just ahead of the new MICRA EV launchTo celebrate the 23rd anniversary of one of its most audacious builds, Nissan GB has given the mid-engined Micra 350SR a restomod refresh. Originally created in 2002 using a Micra K12 shell and a 3.5L V6 from the Nissan Murano — complete with 350Z headers and NISMO upgrades — the one-off 350SR now returns with updated looks, tech and components.Still delivering close to 300 hp and weig...
Audi Expands GT Lineup With New e-tron GT Quattro Model
SummaryAudi launches the e-tron GT quattro as the most accessible model in its Gran Turismo EV lineup, starting at €108,900 EURStrong Performance: Offers up to 430 kW (576 hp) with Launch Control and a 0–62 mph time of 4.0 secondsLong Range & Fast Charging: Delivers up to 386 miles of range and 320 kW charging, adding 177 miles in just 10 minutesAudi has officially introduced the new e-tron GT quattro, expanding its Gran Turismo electric lineup with a more accessible entry point into the premium EV segment. Starting at €108,900 EUR ($122,000 USD), the new model offers sleek styling, long-range capability and Audi’s signature driving dynamics.The e-tron GT quattro boasts a system output of 370 kW, which surges to 430 kW (576 hp) in Launch Control mode, enabling a 0–62 mph sprint in just...
Semaglutid: Zweifel an Lifestyle-Einstufung
Ist Semaglutid wirklich nur Lifestyle? Eine neue Auswertung der SELECT-Studie lässt daran zweifeln. Sie wurde bei europäischen Adipositas-Konferenz in Malaga vorgestellt.
Against the Scroll: Yehwan Song and the Internet We Forgot
Written by Charlie Kane for HypeartThe early internet is back—or at least, how it looks. Pixelated fonts, chaotic cursors and glitchy graphics have become popular once again amid a wave of Y2K nostalgia. The lo-fi charm of late-’90s and early-2000s digital culture has become a visual language of its own: clunky on purpose, retro without the dial-up. But much of the revival stops at the surface. The nostalgia is easy. The critique is missing.Yehwan Song’s work doesn’t stop there.While others borrow the web’s early graphic language, Song returns to the instability of that era, when the internet felt messier, more personal and less predictable. A Korean designer, artist, and developer, she’s spent the past several years building experimental websites and installations that resist the polish o...
Meet the Winners of the First Art Basel Awards
SummaryArt Basel reveals the 36 medalists for its inaugural Art Basel Awards, co-presented by BOSS.Across nine categories, the winners include artists across all career stages, institutions, curators and behind-the-scenes allies.The winners will be honored at the marquee Swiss fair in June, and 12 finalists will be announced during Art Basel Miami.Art Basel has unveiled the 36 recipients of its first-ever Art Basel Awards, an ambitious new program spotlighting the visionaries shaping contemporary culture. Unlike conventional accolades focused on past achievements, these awards signal an ambitious commitment to cultural stewardship by celebrating artists and institutions that embody boundary-pushing and future-facing creativity.Among the cohort inaugural honorees are performance art pioneer...
Quiz: Wie steht es um Ihr Lifestyle-Wissen?
Dieses Set besteht aus Fragen aus der März-Ausgabe der "ÖK 50". Der Österreichische Quiz-Verband veranstaltet achtmal jährlich ein 50-Fragen-Spezialquiz zu jeweils einer der acht Kategorien Geschichte ...
Nissan Reveals Retro-Inspired Livery for Tokyo E-Prix with Artist Kentaro Yoshida
SummaryNissan unveils a special edition 8-bit livery for the Tokyo E-Prix, designed by Japanese illustrator Kentaro YoshidaThe livery reimagines Nissan’s Sakura theme in retro arcade style, inspired by the new NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo gameTens of thousands of fans have played the game, and now the design makes its real-world debut at Nissan’s home raceThe Nissan Formula E Team has unveiled a striking special edition livery for the Tokyo E-Prix, created in collaboration with Japanese illustrator Kentaro Yoshida. Debuting at the team's home race this weekend, the livery transforms Nissan’s signature Sakura theme into an 8-bit visual style inspired by retro arcade games and Tokyo’s electric streets.Notably, the launch follows this week’s debut of NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo, an old-school ar...
De Tomaso Automobili Reveals Production-Spec P72
SummaryDe Tomaso has revealed the production-spec P72, a retro-inspired supercar powered by a 700 hp supercharged 5L V8Built on a carbon monocoque chassis, the P72 features push-rod suspension, no digital screens and an exposed metal shift linkage for a purist driving experienceOnly 72 examples will be built, with deliveries starting in late 2025; each car will be individually commissioned and hand-finishedDe Tomaso has officially unveiled the production specification of the P72, a striking homage to 1960s motorsport design and mechanical purity. Inspired by the original 1965 De Tomaso P70 collaboration with Carroll Shelby, the P72 channels the emotional essence of a golden era, revived through modern craftsmanship.First shown as a concept at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the P72 no...
Lionel Messi To Reveal Favorite Goal of His Career in AI Artwork
SummaryLionel Messi and Refik Anadol come together to create an AI-generated artwork based on Messi’s favorite career goal.The final artwork, co-signed by Messi and Anadol, will be auctioned at Christie’s New York on June 11.Funds from the sale will benefit the A Goal in Life initiative, which empowers youth education initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean.Lionel Messi is teaming up with Turkish artist Refik Anadol for a new AI-generated artwork based on his favorite goal. The final artwork, which will go under the hammer at Christie’s New York on June 11, is presented in two parts: an image of the goal itself, and Anadol’s AI-powered interpretation of the moment generated from millions of data points linked to the game.Over the course of his illustrious, two-decade-long career, th...
Pharrell Williams Launches JOOPITER Marketplace
SummaryPharrell Williams expands his auction platform with JOOPITER MarketplaceCapitalizing on the instant purchase feature, he partners with his A-list circle to release pre-owned collectiblesPharrell Williams' auction platform JOOPITER expands with its own marketplace in an attempt to adjust to the art market downturn with a new instant purchase feature of luxurious and pre-owned collectibles.In a new report from WWD, the publication confirms that Joopiter Marketplace is launching with items from some of Pharrell's closest A-list circle including collectors like himself, artist Tom Sachs, jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, entrepreneur and gallerist Easy Otabor and music executive Steven Victor. John Auerbach, chief executive officer of Joopiter told WWD in a statement, "Over the past three-and-...
Closer Look: Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series
SummaryMercedes-Maybach debuts the SL 680 Monogram Series, its sportiest model yet, paired with a 585 hp biturbo V8Two-tone Red and White Ambience trims feature PixelPaint bonnets and crystal-white Nappa leather interiorsHydraulic suspension, rear-axle steering and 50+ MANUFAKTUR paint options ensure comfort and customizationMercedes-Benz has pulled the wraps off its boldest model yet — the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series. First teased in the summer of 2024, the SL 680 Monogram Series is a limited-run open-top two-seater that fuses high-performance engineering with elevated craftsmanship. The SL 680 blends dynamic proportions with curated luxury, including two exclusive design concepts: “Red Ambience” and “White Ambience,” each featuring bespoke two-tone paintwork and crystal-white...
