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Art Basel’s debut digital section revealed how Web3 creators, new collectors and shifting infrastructures are reshaping the cultural and economic dynamics around art.
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The digital section artists arrived at Art Basel with their legitimacy already established through peer-to-peer platforms, tools and communities native to the scene.
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Justin McLeod exits Hinge to build Overture while Jackie Jantos steps in as CEO.
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As Hinge grows and doubles down on A.I. features, its founder exits to launch a new dating startup backed by Hinge’s parent company, Match Group.
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Whether you’re looking to enjoy an ice-cold martini near Highland Park or indulge in classic French fare on West 3rd, these are the best December restaurant openings in L.A.
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Whether you’re looking to enjoy an ice-cold martini near Highland Park or indulge in classic French fare on West 3rd, these are the best December restaurant openings in L.A.
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The first and only ‘Hippopotame Bar’ executed in copper sold for a staggering $31.4 million with fees—the highest price for the artist and the highest price for a work of design at auction.
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The result sets a new high watermark for design.
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Discover the perfect gift to honor the host who entertains with panache and purpose.
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Discover the perfect gift to honor the host who entertains with panache and purpose.
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Across the Alps, Rockies, high Arctic and more, a new wave of mountain retreats treats après-ski as a full reset, pairing sharp architecture with hydrotherapy, serious kitchens and winter spaces engineered for deep recovery after the day in the cold.
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Across the Alps, Rockies, high Arctic and more, a new wave of mountain retreats treats après-ski as a full reset, pairing sharp architecture with hydrotherapy, serious kitchens and winter spaces en…
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HPD's decision to halt processing new Section 610 applications jeopardizes New York's most vulnerable residents and threatens the viability of existing affordable housing.
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HPD’s misguided pause on Section 610 affordable housing applications threatens low-income New Yorkers and the city’s existing affordable housing stock. The city must reverse course and …
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Gemini’s rapid rise is reshaping the chatbot race—and drawing fresh regulatory scrutiny.
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Gemini’s surge underscores a shifting power balance in generative A.I. as regulators move to scrutinize Google’s tactics.
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This touring exhibition traces how a small group of rebels evolved into the artists who would redefine museum culture and public expectations of art.
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The stylistic and intellectual offshoots that the short-lived movement spawned marked a sea change, paving the way for 20th-century art.
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Record bidding, generational demand and blockbuster cross-category results underscored the Gulf’s rising power in luxury and collectibles.
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The strategic debut was tailored to a region where luxury demand is accelerating at exceptional speed.
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As Netflix and Paramount vie for WBD, meet the executives guiding Warner Bros.' studios, streaming services and networks.
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From Warner Bros. Pictures to DC Studios, these executives shape WBD’s future.
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McMillon says fresh eyes are needed as Walmart embraces agentic A.I. and a new digital strategy.
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Walmart’s leadership shift sets the stage for an A.I.-powered overhaul of its customer experience.
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In a year defined by automation, rising costs and shifting expectations, one truth remains: #hospitality is a human enterprise. Observer’s 2025 Nightlife & Dining Power Index examines the leaders reshaping the dining and nightlife landscape, from operators expanding across
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Humanity is still the most vital ingredient in hospitality, and that isn’t changing anytime soon.
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Humanity is still the most vital ingredient in hospitality, and that isn’t changing anytime soon.
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Humanity is still the most vital ingredient in hospitality, and that isn’t changing anytime soon.
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This sci-fi drama is the vehicle for 96-year-old June Squibb’s spirited return to Broadway.
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As humans are periodically replaced by eager and curious Primes, the audience tumbles headlong into the uncanny valley.
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The gallery’s Palazzo De Seta acquisition and Sotheby's Breuer pivot suggest cultural commitment and narrative-led experiences build brand value more effectively than traditional marketing.
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Brand equity is increasingly dependent on cultural production and narrative-led experiences, with storytelling rooted in shared culture, creativity and the meaning audiences help create.
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These are the 12 new London restaurants that were truly worth the hype this year, from Shoreditch hits to Soho standouts.
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These are the 12 new London restaurants that were truly worth the hype this year, from Shoreditch hits to Soho standouts.
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These are the best slippers for men who live in their house shoes all day.
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These are the best slippers for men who live in their house shoes all day.
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The approval marks a hard pivot in U.S. export policy and delivers a key win for Jensen Huang’s lobbying campaign.
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Nvidia can now sell H200 chips to China under Trump’s new policy, a shift that follows months of lobbying by CEO Jensen Huang.
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This compelling fashion exhibition in London probes grime, stains, ooze and waste.
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The show examines the signification of dirty as a shorthand for transgressing polished aesthetics, for dismantling impeccable craftsmanship and for grim global consumption habits.
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