An Octopus in the Front Row: Artist Cosima Von Bonin Invades Loewe’s Runway
Loewe’s Fall/Winter 2026‑2027 runway in Paris featured a collaboration with Cologne artist Cosima von Bonin, whose plush octopus and other animal sculptures transformed the Château de Vincennes set. Creative directors Jack McCollough and Lázaro Hernández integrated the menagerie into garments, accessories, and set design, blending whimsical animal motifs with a high‑gloss yellow runway. The partnership highlighted a playful, artistic approach to luxury fashion, extending von Bonin’s oceanic themes into clothing. The show reinforced Loewe’s reputation for innovative collaborations.
Phillips Pulls in $17.3 Million at Slim Modern and Contemporary Sale in London
Phillips' London modern and contemporary evening sale generated £13 million ($17.3 million), 16% lower than the comparable auction last year. The two leading lots—Andy Warhol’s 1973 *Mao* and Vilhelm Hammershøi’s 1900 interior scene—each fetched £1.6 million, matching premiums. Danish painter Anna Ancher set a new record...
The Young Painter Curators Are Rushing to Work With
The Whitney Biennial and MoMA PS1’s Greater New York both feature Taína H. Cruz, a 1998‑born Yale MFA graduate, as a prominent young painter. Her green‑tinged portrait of a smiling child is displayed on a billboard in the Meatpacking District, making her the visual...