In Venice, Andreas Angelidakis Is Queering the Idea of a National Pavilion
Get ready for his “Byzantium goth disco” to open at the Biennale.
Maurizio Cattelan Turned This Years RenBen Gala into a Silent Party
The artist’s ban on conversation forced gala-goers to focus on the experience, stripping away that layer of social performance that so often distracts from encounters with art.
At Evelyn’s Table, Seamus Sam Leads an Inventive 12-Seat Tasting Menu Beneath a London Pub
Chef Seamus Sam draws on seasonal ingredients, global influences and London’s dining scene to shape a tightly run 12-seat experience.
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Sundar Pichai Doubles Down on Startups as Google Expects Windfall From Anthropic, SpaceX
Under Sundar Pichai, Google’s A.I. startup investments are proving wiser and more profitable than its in-house A.I. tools so far.
As Artemis II Returns Home, NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Defends Billionaire Space Race
NASA’s new leader, who has flown to space twice on private missions, says billionaire space ventures accelerate NASA’s move toward reusable, cost-effective lunar systems.
Andy Jassy Bets $200B on A.I. to Cement Amazon’s Tech Dominance
Under Andy Jassy, Amazon is pouring $200 billion into A.I. infrastructure to dominate the cloud and secure its next decade of growth. With record spending, Jassy wants Amazon to define the global A.I. landscape before anyone else.
New Evidence Points to Adam Back as Bitcoin Inventor—Plus Other Theories Over the Years
New evidence ties cryptographer Adam Back to Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto, reviving interest in the mystery behind the pseudonymous inventor. We have a rundown of the most discussed Satoshi Nakamoto theories over the past 15 years.
How Europe Can Build Without Breaking Its Cities
As billions flow into net-zero technologies, data centers and electrification, Adapteo Group’s Zoey Tsopela examines how Europe’s energy and industrial ambitions are colliding with real-world constraints on land, grid capacity and social infrastructure. From the Nordics to the U.K., Europe’s energy transition will be shaped by the hard limits of space, power and public acceptance.
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Neighbors in Chicago Reimagined the Art Fair as a Gilded Age Cultural Salon
Founders Mirka Serrato and Jonny Tanna wanted to create a new kind of art fair that could bridge the gap between emerging galleries and institutions.
EXPO CHICAGO 2026: Local Enthusiasm and Strong Institutional Sales
Under new director Kate Sierzputowski, the fair opened with a tighter format and a sharper curatorial focus, driving early (and steady) sales across tiers.
72 Hours of Art in Salt Lake City: Museum Hopping, Spiral Jetty and Sculpture on the Slopes
With a little endurance and the right set of wheels, you can visit Robert Smithson’s most consequential work, ski past a Sekine and make it back into downtown in time for dinner.
Art Paris Brings a More Intimate, Grounded Energy to the Grand Palais
In autumn, Art Basel Paris draws an international crowd, but in springtime, this Parisian fair keeps its focus closer to home.
What’s Behind the Million-Dollar Pikachu Cards and Record-Breaking Anime Auctions
Nineties nostalgia is no longer niche, and trading cards and manga have evolved into serious financial assets.
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1 Hotel Tokyo Offers a Serene Stay Amid the City’s Frenetic Energy
Fresh off its Tokyo debut, this nature-driven hotel offers spacious rooms, an impressive gin bar and a rare sense of calm.
The Best New Luxury Watches of 2026, So Far
The year has already produced an impressive lineup of new releases. Ahead of Geneva’s biggest watch fair, here are the ones worth knowing.
A Visit to Malaysia’s Taman Negara Raised Unexpected Questions About Belonging
In one of the world’s oldest rainforests, a brief encounter challenged assumptions about resemblance, identity and connection.
A High Desert Escape: Where to Stay, Eat and Wander in Joshua Tree
New boutique hotels, classic desert hangouts and a few unexpected gems for your next trip to Joshua Tree.
Genghis Cohen Brings Its Nostalgic Chinese-American Food to Miami
The L.A. staple is expanding to Miami Beach, serving throwback classics with a tropical twist.
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How Two Hong Kong Collectors Are Choosing Public Engagement Over Possession
Brian Yue and Claire Bi’s Cheng-Lan’s Corner opened in March with “Cian Dayrit: A Country, A Body,” the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong by the Filipino multimedia artist.
Acorns CEO Noah Kerner’s Quest to Make Fintech ‘Do Well By Doing Good’
From hip-hop DJ to fintech CEO, Noah Kerner built Acorns around long-term investing, behavioral insight and a rejection of get-rich-quick culture.
Sam Bakhshandehpour Heads to Bilt to Create a New Kind of Hospitality Platform
Bilt has created a platform that gives operators knowledge about who their guests are before they arrive.
Sotheby’s Evelyn Lin On Asia’s Maturing Market, Young Collectors and the New Rules of the Hong Kong Sale
Observer caught up with Sotheby’s head of modern and contemporary art in Asia to discuss a market in transition and how the auction house is rewriting its approach to meet audiences where they’re at.
Meet the Collector: Why Evan Chow Doesn’t Believe in the Coup de Foudre
“I find myself drawn more consistently to works that hold their own structure, where the logic is internal and doesn’t rely on context to sustain interest,” he tells Observer.
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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.
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One Fine Show: “Bellezza e Bruttezza” at Bozar in Brussels
This exhibition proposes that while beauty and ugliness are both compelling, the former might be best defined by the rejection of the latter.
Murdoch’s Fox Bets on Creators to Replace Franchises in Post-Disney Strategy
With the acquisitions of Tubi and Red Seat Ventures, Fox targets creator-led audiences while testing whether niche fandoms can deliver scalable revenue. Fox is trading blockbuster IP for creator-driven audiences, but the money may not follow as easily.
The New Divide in Nonprofits Is Balance Sheet Capacity
As nonprofit funding becomes less predictable, RA Partners’ Ryan Alexander argues that the dividing line is balance sheet capacity: the ability to plan, absorb risk and operate over time. In an environment where some organizations can act strategically while others must wait for cash, financial strength is determining which missions can be sustained.
Observer’s Must-Read Memoirs and Best Biographies of 2026
From the glittering lives of the famous to the remarkable hope of everyday people, these life histories will bring joy and inspiration.
Gifts for the Mother Who Has Heard ‘We Didn’t Know What to Get You’ One Too Many Times
A gift guide with a point of view, for the mother with taste and a long memory.
Amid Uncertainties, Delta CEO Ed Bastian Warns Oil Crisis Could Reshape Airline Industry
Delta CEO Ed Bastian, speaking from his three decades of experience in the industry, predicts rising fuel prices will accelerate airline mergers and deep structural change across the sector.
The Exhibitions Not to Miss During EXPO CHICAGO
From Reggaetón to Matisse, Maurizio Cattelan and more, here’s everything worth seeing during Chicago’s biggest art week.
Edge A.I. Infrastructure and the Limits of Hyperscale Thinking
As hyperscale data center investment reaches record levels, infrastructure investor Neel Khokhani argues that the industry’s relentless pursuit of concentration is accumulating a form of risk that efficiency metrics were never designed to measure. Khokhani contends that the future of compute will be defined by what gets built closer to the ground.
Cy Twombly’s Drawing and Discovery
“The Gift of Drawing” at the Menil Collection paints a more complete picture of an artist who worked by chance and spent a lifetime reaching back toward the origins of art itself.
The Best Hotels on Hawaii’s Big Island, Where Luxury Meets Adventure
Hawaii’s Big Island is shaped by its striking lava rock landscapes, endless outdoor adventure, and a fine dining scene that keeps getting better.
The World as Seen Through Yorgos Lanthimos’s Lens
The director of ‘Poor Things’ and ‘The Favourite’ has spent years developing a photographic practice as singular as his films.
The Most Outrageous Woman Who Ever Spent a Fortune
Before Karl Lagerfeld, before Alexander McQueen, before anyone thought to call fashion art, one Italian heiress was wandering through St. Mark’s Square in nothing but a fur coat and a philosophy.