Following the invitation-only celebration, “The Art of Craftsmanship” was opened to the public for two days. Master artisans were tasked with reinterpreting Tod’s classic pebble-sole Gommino loafer, and the brand, for the exhibition. Photo: Tod’s At the entrance, an oversized spool conceived by artist Federica Marangoni gave guests a hint of things to come; around … Read more
The 60th edition of the Venice Art Biennale has just opened to the public, and along with it, a swath of collateral exhibitions have enlivened seemingly every inch of every palazzo in the city. Here are the top ten things you should see if you’re visiting the historic Italian destination this season. (Or later—many exhibitions … Read more
Phyllis Pressman, who was part of the family that revolutionized retail by making Barneys New York as much a happening as a place of commerce, died on April 16 at the age of 95. Pressman was under hospice care at her home in Palm Beach, Fla., at the time of her death, according to her … Read more
BRITS IN VENICE: Burberry brought a British spirit to the 60th Venice Biennale for a second consecutive year. The luxury British brand is the headline sponsor of the British Pavilion at the international contemporary art exhibition that will run until Nov. 24. John Akomfrah, the British artist and writer, presented his work “Listening All Night … Read more
For the project, the artist collaborated with Korean fragrance brand Nonfiction. Together, they translated and categorised Koo’s research into 17 distinct scent experiences, as well as a commercial scent that will soon be available for purchase. An installation view of Odorama Cities at the Venice Biennale. Photo: Mark Blower In populating the physical space with … Read more
WELL, WELL, WELL: In the ever expanding sphere of unlikely collaborators, the musician Jewel will soon descend on the Walton family’s Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art with help from Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal for the debut of what is being billed as a “career defining experience.” On May 3, the world premiere for “The … Read more
It has only been three months since Xingzi Gu (who uses they/them pronouns) completed their MFA at New York University and moved into their first, official studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn, yet the industrial space already houses a lifetime of painting. Xingzi’s dreamy, richly colored canvases tenderly weave melancholy and decadence, mined from her youth in … Read more
Festivalgoers can create unique crafts, style fashions at annual arts & music event ROCKVILLE, Md., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Goodwill Industries International (GII) and Goodwill of Southern California are highlighting sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity at this year’s Coachella festival (April 12-21, 2024) by empowering art and design activities in partnership with Los Angeles-based Scene Creative. … Read more
JINHUA, China, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — From March 24 to April 2, a delegation from Jinhua City in east China’s Zhejiang Province visited Tanzania, Rwanda and South Africa. Traveling from central Zhejiang to the African continent, the delegation met old friends and made new ones, seeking consensus, cooperation and win-win development in a bid to … Read more
Here Comes the Sun: Kevin James and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Comedian and actor Kevin James sits down with Jim Axelrod to discuss his Amazon Prime special “Kevin James: Irregardless,” and the journey he has taken throughout his career. Then, David Costa visits the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., to … Read more
