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Recent closures and market contractions couldn’t dull a weekend that stretched from Cork Street to the East End

The 2026 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Might Just Be America’s Most Indulgent SUV

The automaker has amped up the aesthetic, infotainment, safety and comfort catalog to set this top-line SUV up against the equally sprawling Cadillac Escalade or the GMC Yukon Denali.

In the Korean Pavilion, Nation-Building Is an Open and Ongoing Process

Titled “Liberation Space,” Goen Choi and Hyeree Ro’s shared Venice Biennale presentation considers nationhood as a continuous act of deconstruction, repair and reorientation.

Mira Murati Unveils Her Startup’s A.I. Model in First Interview Since OpenAI

Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab has raised $2 billion, hired top A.I. talent and is preparing to release its first model. The former OpenAI executive is betting that frontier A.I.’s next leap will come from systems that interact continuously with people, not around them.

Anthropic Philosopher Amanda Askell Says Claude May Replace Her Job One Day

Amanda Askell, Anthropic’s resident philosopher who’s working to shape Claude’s “personality,” says advanced A.I. could eventually take over even deeply human jobs like her own.

The New Front Line of A.I. Governance Is Procurement

Trilateral Research’s Amelia Williams examines a growing blind spot in enterprise A.I. adoption: procurement. As organizations rush to deploy powerful A.I. systems, procurement teams often make governance, compliance and data protection decisions without adequately managing risk.

Alexandr Wang Defends Meta’s Muse Spark as an ‘Appetizer’ in Bigger A.I. Push

Alexandr Wang defended Meta’s Muse Spark and said the company’s next models will be more competitive.

Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei Charts Leaner A.I. Strategy as IPO Race With OpenAI Heats

Anthropic’s co-founder president says the company is avoiding OpenAI-style spending while betting on safety and enterprise A.I.

How the World’s Great Artist Foundations Stay Solvent

The Mapplethorpe Foundation earns a quarter of a million dollars annually from merchandising and licensing, and another 200,000−200,000-200,000−250,000 per year in exhibition fees, as museums borrowing prints from the foundation pay $1,000 per image.

Inside the Hottest Tony Award Afterparties of 2026

Broadway’s biggest winners—and their famous friends—celebrated long after the final bow.

Sprüth Magers Celebrates a Decade in Los Angeles With the Artists Who Helped Define a City

“10 Years in L.A.!” makes the case that Monika Sprüth and Philomene Magers built something historic on Wilshire Boulevard.

In Philadelphia, a New Art Fair Removes Scale From the Equation

Elsewhere’s inaugural iteration was the embodiment of Philadelphia’s vivacious spirit and scrappy determination.

Summer Shoes for Men Who’ve Moved Past the Tired White Sneaker

From suede loafers and woven mules to espadrilles and low-profile racers, these are the warm-weather shoes with enough texture, ease and personality to make white sneakers feel like a cop-out.

Jet Set: The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Love to Travel

From 007-worthy sunglasses and the most noteworthy new polycarbonate suitcase to a pristine leather passport case and the ultimate summer weekender, these are the best Father’s Day gifts for the dad who loves to travel.

At Napa’s Barrel Auction, Wine Country’s Own Get the First Pour for a Cause

The annual barrel auction offers a rare taste of Napa before the bottle, with winemakers pouring unfinished lots and proceeds going back into the community.

Christie’s Rachel Koffsky On How the Handbag Became the Art Market’s Most Elegant Entry Point

Driven by Hermès devotees, archival Chanel aficionados and a renewed appetite for early-2000s fashion, the handbag market has become one of the auction world’s most reliable pipelines for new collectors.

The Approachable Tasting Menu Takes Fine Dining Off Its Pedestal

As diners grow more selective about time, money and energy, chefs are rethinking the tasting menu as something more personal than performative.

At Giovanna Caruso Fendi’s FOROF, Rome’s Past Finds New Context in the Contemporary

In the remains of the Basilica Ulpia near Trajan’s Column, the city’s imperial past meets its cultural present.

The Aldrich’s First Decennial Takes Stock of Contemporary Art in Connecticut

With its inaugural 10-year survey, the Ridgefield institution is making the case that the most interesting art in America can sometimes be found off the beaten path.

When Great Collections Come to Market, Dane Jensen Makes Sure Nothing Is Left on the Table

The founder and director of La Finca Collection Strategies believes that the next great art-market opportunity lies in knowing how, when and where to sell.

Su Xiaobai’s Meditative Material Practice Is the Focus of One of the Biennale’s Most Commanding Shows

The artist’s magmatic lacquer works slow the viewer down by inviting them to investigate, appreciate and understand the temporal process each work embodies.

The Temporal and Geographical Ambiguity of Mark Manders

Frozen in the moment of becoming, the artist’s new bronzes and newspaper works ask what it means to hold an entire civilization in a single object.

Observer New Media Power List: Call for Submissions

Nominations are open for Observer’s 2026 New Media Power List

The 50 Most Powerful PR Firms of 2026

This year’s honorees are emblematic of a notable shift in public relations from responsive publicity to proactive leadership in the moments that matter most.

Wall-to-Wall Cultural Capital: Inside Observer’s Art Power Index Party

Under the dim lights of the Lower East Side’s Maison Nur, art world luminaries gathered to celebrate Observer’s Art Power Index—and each other. From the impassioned speeches to the sharp tailoring and Damien Hirst over the bar, the evening embodied our legacy of chronicling power with style.

2025 Nightlife & Dining Power Index

Humanity is still the most vital ingredient in hospitality, and that isn’t changing anytime soon.

Observer’s 2025 Art Power Index: The Art Market’s Most Influential People

Their acquisitions, affinities and approbations move the needle on valuation and redefine how art is made, shown and sold.

The Best Fashion From the 2026 Tony Awards Red Carpet

Before the trophies are handed out at Radio City Music Hall, Broadway’s biggest names give theater’s most exciting night its first act on the red carpet.

Joan Miró’s Joy Is as Infectious as Ever

Miró’s paintings explode with joy and exuberance, and those emotions are palpable. They simply make you happy.

A $3 Million Night at the Geffen: MOCA’s Celebrated Gala Returns in Full Force

Spotted in the assembled crowd were actors Supriya Ganesh and Keanu Reeves (on the arm of Los Angeles and Berlin‐based artist Alexandra Grant), who shared the room with filmmaker Ava DuVernay, bestselling author Minka Kelly, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright and Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons.

Retail Therapy: How to Navigate L.A.’s Best Shopping Neighborhoods

Whether you’re looking to hit the beach after splurging on skincare and jeans on Abbot Kinney or want to spend an entire afternoon at The Grove, we’ve got you covered on L.A.’s best neighborhoods for a day of shopping.

The End of the Sustainability Premium

IMD Business School’s Goutam Challagalla and Frédéric Dalsace challenge a persistent business assumption: that consumers will pay a premium for sustainability. They argue that successful companies are not selling sustainability as a virtue. Instead, they’re using it as a catalyst for innovation

One Fine Show: “Tracey Emin, A Second Life” at Tate Modern in London

“A Second Life,” mostly refers to what art has given her, and it’s possible that going through the exhibition, one could come to know her just as well as if one had met her in person.

The Nolita Guide: A Local’s Map to the Best Restaurants, Bars and Shops

The downtown neighborhood that fashion built, the Italians never left and the rest of us keep trying to crack—here’s where to eat, drink and shop in Nolita.

Tinashe and Rebecca Black Electrified MoMA’s 2026 Party in the Garden

New York City’s Museum of Modern Art brought together entrepreneurs, artists, collectors and philanthropists for a dinner honoring Betye Saar and Martin Puryear that gave way to a late-night dance party.

The Light-Bodied Reds That Actually Make Sense for Summer

For anyone unmoved by another glass of rosé, these lighter reds offer the season a little more depth without the weight of a cabernet.

Where to Work Out in the Hamptons this Summer

Whether you’re into cycling, Pilates, HIIT or yoga, these are the fitness classes to book in between rosé and lobster rolls if you’re out east this summer.

A.I. Leaders’ Advice for 2026 College Graduates Shows the Limit of Silicon Valley Optimism

At commencements from Carnegie Mellon to the University of Arizona, Jensen Huang, Eric Schmidt and other tech leaders delivered similar advice about A.I. and got very different receptions. The speeches reflected a familiar Silicon Valley optimism, but many graduates heard something more complicated.

The Most Exciting New European Hotels for Escaping the Usual Summer Suspects

These 14 new hotels trade the obvious European summer checklist for private islands, restored palazzos, cliffside suites and places your feed has not yet ruined.