Pharrell Williams Approaches Most Collaborations as Exercises in Omission
Pharrell Williams, creative director of Louis Vuitton Men’s and founder of Humanrace, has deepened his partnership with Moët & Chandon by launching the 2026 Ice Imperial champagne. The new cuvée, the first in the house designed for serving over ice, arrives without the traditional all‑white sleeve, reflecting Williams’ minimalist, omission‑driven aesthetic. He describes the design process as choreographing sensory details—light, temperature, and scent—to evoke a South‑of‑France summer. The collaboration underscores his belief that stripping away layers lets the product itself carry the narrative.
An Atmosphere of Contemporary Grandeur at The Lake Como Edition
The Lake Como Edition, part of Marriott’s Edition brand, opened after a four‑year renovation of a 19th‑century palazzo. The property offers 148 guest rooms—including 24 suites, two penthouses and a private villa—styled with white‑oak floors, ivory plaster and Calacatta Turquoise...
Marina Abramović’s Inflatable Art Debut Will Inaugurate New York City’s Balloon Museum, and Other News.
Conceptual artist Marina Abramović is debuting her first inflatable work, SNOWY/WINDY/SPRING ON THE PLANET Z, to inaugurate the Balloon Museum’s new New York flagship this summer. The Bass Museum in Miami Beach announced a $20 million expansion and appointed Philippe Vergne as...
Barbara Gladstone’s Estate Heads to Sotheby’s With Richard Prince, Jean Prouvé Among Top Lots, and Other News.
Sotheby’s will auction 140 works from the late Barbara Gladstone estate, with estimates ranging from $6.9 million to $10 million, highlighted by Richard Prince’s *Medusa* hood priced up to $1.2 million. The CFDA and Vogue have announced ten designers vying for the 2026...
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Marc Newson Amplify the Wonder of Time
Jaeger‑LeCoultre unveiled three new timepieces at Milan Design Week, partnering again with industrial designer Marc Newson. The duo introduced two Atmos table clocks—the Designer Calibre 568 and the Hybris Artistica Tellurium Calibre 590—featuring temperature‑driven perpetual movement and astronomical complications. They also launched...
Crystal Bridges’ Safdie Architects Expansion Opens This Week, and Other News.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville is unveiling a 114,000‑square‑foot, $100 million expansion on June 6, boosting its footprint by about 50 percent and adding 29,000 sq ft of new exhibition space, studios, and community areas. The museum will showcase roughly 200 previously...
The Centre Pompidou Hanwha Opens in Seoul on June 4, and Other News.
The Centre Pompidou Hanwha, a 10,000‑square‑meter museum, opens in Seoul on June 4, showcasing a Cubist exhibition and Korean contemporary programming. Ralph Lauren becomes the official lifestyle apparel partner of Pebble Beach, launching co‑branded luxury collections. The Hague transforms its centre into an...
Art Basel Paris Named 206 Exhibitors for Its 2026 Edition, and Other News.
Art Basel Paris announced a roster of 206 galleries for its October 23‑25, 2026 fair, the first under Karim Crippa’s leadership. The event returns to the Grand Palais and adds preview days, reinforcing its position as a key October market...
Dressing From the English Countryside to the Formula One Circuit with George Russell
George Russell, the 2026 Mercedes‑AMG driver, says his style is a blend of British classicism and Monaco‑inspired refinement. He credits his partnership with IWC and a minimalist wardrobe for boosting confidence on and off the track. Russell’s go‑to timepiece is...
Ferrari Introduced the Jony Ive-Designed Luce, and Other News.
Ferrari unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric, five‑seat grand tourer, co‑designed with Jony Ive. The car delivers over 1,000 hp, a 330‑mile range and a $640,000 price tag, with deliveries slated for late 2026. In parallel, photographer Wolfgang Tillmans secured the €150,000...
In a Soaring Chelsea Loft, Billy Clark and Valerio Polimeno Stage the “26TH AND 10TH” Exhibition
Entrepreneur Billy Clark partnered with curator Valerio Polimeno to launch the "26TH AND 10TH" exhibition in a soaring Chelsea loft. The show translates their Paris "Room with a View" concept to New York, featuring a roster that includes Tom Wesselmann,...
Art Basel Qatar 2027’s Artistic Director and Theme Announced, and Other News.
Art Basel announced Wassan Al‑Khudhairi as artistic director for its 2027 Qatar edition, unveiling the curatorial theme “between / نیب” that emphasizes cross‑cultural exchange. The National Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2026 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic...
With His New Agency, Spencer Young Advises Artists and Collectors
Spencer Young Inc, launched by veteran arts professional Spencer Young, operates as a hybrid agency that simultaneously represents artists and advises collectors. The firm draws on Young’s Yale MFA, a decade at LVMH, and a deep transatlantic gallery network to offer...
BMW 328 Bügelfalte Won Best of Show at Concorso D’Eleganza Villa D’Este, and Other News.
The 1937 BMW 328 “Bügelfalte” captured the Trofeo BMW Group Best of Show at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, highlighting the event’s blend of historic cars and futuristic concepts. STUDIOS Architecture Paris, together with Selldorf Architects, won the international competition...
Art Dubai’s Delayed ‘Special Edition’ Drew Strong Local Support, and Other News.
Art Dubai’s delayed 2026 “Special Edition” opened May 15‑17 with roughly 50 exhibitors, focusing on Gulf resilience, digital art and Global South perspectives. TEFAF New York launched at the Park Ave Armory with 88 exhibitors, early sales including Warhol’s *Mao* and a $2.3 million Fontana,...