‘The Union’: Noisy, Deadly and Boring All at Once
The goofball heroics are so second-rate they rob the film of any personality of its own.
From Montecito to Soho: How Sarah Simon Is Bringing Lucky’s Steakhouse to New York
“Both concepts tap into my core beliefs when it comes to the hospitality business. Make a friend and leave things better than you found them. We want to be a part of memories and community connection in all of our spaces,” Simon tells Observer.
Artist b. Robert Moore On Blurring the Lines Between the Personal and the Political in Art
“The people in my paintings embody the hidden figures and unsung heroes who have shaped the identities of Black individuals.”
Arts
See AllArt Athina Director Antonis Kourkoulos On Bringing Contemporary Art to the Cradle of Classical Culture
One of the oldest contemporary art fairs in Europe, Art Athina inspires dialogue between the Greek and international markets.
Sigur Rós’ Jónsi Has Flooded the Reykjavík Art Museum with Emotion
The exhibition “Jónsi: Flóð” is an exploration of Iceland woven in light, sound and scent
The Armory Show Will Once Again Partner With the U.S. Open
The third iteration of this ongoing collaboration adds to the richness of the fair’s off-site programming, which this year will include a María Magdalena Campos-Pons procession.
One Fine Show: ‘Art and Social Change in Spain’ at Madrid’s Museo del Prado
The topics under consideration in the works on view are compelling, and many also sing in the execution.
Art Investment Strategies: How to Capitalize on the Buyer’s Art Market
In art investment, the rules are simple: to thrive, you must be bold, informed and ahead of the curve.
Lifestyle
See AllThe Best Brunch Restaurants in New York City
Indulge in the best of weekend brunch at one of these 17 spots in NYC.
The Best West Coast Wineries for Cabernet Sauvignon
From the foothills of Santa Ynez Valley to the tip-top of the Pacific Northwest, these are the best West Coast wineries for cabernet sauvignon.
Curator Paloma Fernández-Iriondo On the Art of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
She built the collection for an audience interested in discovering a rich culture and finding new experiences in it.
Serve Looks in These Stylish Tennis Sweaters
Tenniscore is having a moment, but these classic sweaters are timeless.
The Ultimate Cabo San Lucas Travel Guide
From taking a catamaran sail at sunset to dining at Michelin-starred restaurants with Pacific Ocean views, there is far more to Cabo San Lucas than nightlife and spring breaking.
Business
See AllJamie Dimon Urges for Adoption of the ‘Buffett Rule’ to Tax the Wealthy
Jamie Dimon is resurfacing a decade-old tax rule proposed by Warren Buffett.
Why Luxury Sports Car Makers Like Aston Martin Are Pushing SUVs
Aston Martin’s DBX SUV has brought new buyers—younger and predominantly female—to the brand.
Why Are Airlines Introducing Unlimited ‘All You Can Fly’ Deals?
Wizz Air is hoping to draw in more customers with a $547 annual subscription pass for travelers across Europe.
A Sam Altman-Backed Nuclear Power Startup Has Doubled Customer Base Without a Product
Chaired by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, startup Oklo aims to re-imagine nuclear power.
MIT Launches the First Ever Comprehensive Database of A.I. Risks
While similar databases exist, none are nearly as comprehensive.
Entertainment
See AllBard SummerScape Once More Endeavors to Make Meyerbeer Great Again
The sporadically involving ‘Prophète’ pleased far less than ‘Huguenots’ had fifteen years earlier.
‘Emily In Paris’ Season Four Review: Ridiculous! Fun!
Silly and unrealistic, ‘Emily In Paris’ is also compelling, much like its protagonist herself.
‘Alien: Romulus’ Review: A Damn Good Monster Movie
‘Alien: Romulus’ is a slasher movie in space that trades the creeping dread of the original for more shock, gore and fist-pumping violence.
Power Lists
See AllThe Most Powerful Public Relations Firms—And the People Behind Them
The most powerful people in PR today know that “public relations” is just a fraction of what it takes to succeed in 2024. They understand how and why the game is changing. They embrace technology and data creatively to engage and inspire new audiences. They grow with their clients, retaining big, established accounts for decades while recruiting and/or building the Next Big Thing. They are role models for the next generation of PR hopefuls, not just for their success but for their commitment to improving and diversifying their industry. They are champions of the greatest stories ever told—and the ones we can’t wait to hear.
The Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management
The fixers to call when you’re in a bind—or (as the wise already know) to help prevent PR disasters in the first place.
The Top PR Firms for the Visual Arts
As the art world evolves, these firms are helping institutions change with the times so they can continue to connect art and audiences in meaningful ways.
Marketplace
See All10 Best CBD Oil for Dogs: Best for Anxiety, Pain & Arthritis
Explore our expert picks for the top 10 CBD oils for dogs in 2024, carefully selected after thorough product reviews. These CBD oils are best for anxiety, pain and arthritis in your furry friends.
10 Best CBD Gummies for Pain & Inflammation to Buy in 2024
Finding the best CBD gummies for pain and inflammation is made easy with this comprehensive review of leading brands. Colorado Botanicals earned the top spot among nine other brands that caught our attention.
10 Best CBD Oils: Best for Pain, Sleep & Anxiety of 2024
After carefully reviewing and testing dozens of the top CBD brands, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best CBD oils to buy in 2024.
10 Best CBD Gummies for Sleep: Sleep Gummies Reviews
To rank the 10 best CBD gummies for sleep and insomnia, we tested the products’ effectiveness and looked into third-party lab reports, sleep gummy ingredients, reviews and more.
7 Best CBN Gummies for Sleep in 2024
Discover the top seven CBN gummies for sleep on the market, based on overall quality, effectiveness, price, formula, recognition and more.
Latest
All LatestA Citrus Orchard Is Growing On the Eighth Floor of the Whitney
Since it’s unveiling in June, ‘Survival Piece #5: Portable Orchard’ has become a catalyst for both education and discussion.
These are the Banksy Animals in London Still On View
Those still hoping to find deeper meaning in Banksy’s graffito zoo should go and check out what they can, while they can.
New York Is Finally Getting a Dominican Arts and Culture Center
State Governor Kathy Hochul announced $ 12.5 million for the project during this year’s National Dominican Day Parade.
The Changing Logic of Making Hollywood’s Next Blockbuster Franchise
What matters more: box office or audience goodwill?
Eric Schmidt Blames Google’s A.I. Struggle on Remote Work—Does He Have a Point?
“Google decided that work-life balance, going home early and working from home was more important than winning,” said former Google CEO Eric Schmidt during a recent university talk.
A Giant Pigeon Will Soon Tower Over the High Line Spur
Titled “Dinosaur,“ the work is by the humorous and cynical Colombian artist Iván Argote.
A Look Inside Sotheby’s New Hong Kong Maison
Despite the articulated architecture and some highly scenographic design choices, the new Maison space still feels cohesive and elegant.
‘Jackpot!’ Review: This Glued-Together Action Comedy Is A Loser
Awkwafina is a lottery winner in a future version of Los Angeles. John Cena is her protector from the hordes who want to kill her for the money. And this movie is a tedious amalgam of things you’ve already seen.
‘Skincare’ Review: A Thriller That’s Only Skin Deep
The film boasts a tense first two thirds, but it leaves something to be desired in its final act—even with a solid performance from Elizabeth Banks.
Economists Increasingly Question If the Fed’s 2% Inflation Target Is Attainable
Inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target despite interest rates remain at a 23-year high.
What to Expect from This Year’s Independent 20th Century Fair
The fair, says Independent founder Elizabeth Dee, has “a track record of being on the forefront of institutional development and curatorial innovation,” and this year is no exception.
Beaverbrook’s Chef Wojciech Popow Always Strives to Create Something New
“I like change. I don’t like monotony, and I don’t want to do the same thing all the time. I’ve come to every one of these restaurants with the purpose of learning, not just to be there or for the salary,” Beaverbrook’s chef tells Observer.
Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures Raises $839M for Third Fund
The new fund will invest in climate innovation across electricity, transportation, manufacturing, buildings, food and agriculture.
How Artist Andrea Carlson Heals Landscapes By Dismantling and Reassembling Them
For Carlson, the landscape tradition is a colonial imposition that devours disunity; her work gives the land back its fractures, its divisions and its people.
‘Close to You’ Review: Elliot Page’s Brave, Bold, Confusing Performance
Nothing ends the way you think it will.
‘DOMINION’ at Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery Is as Smart and Savvy as the Artist Himself
A selection of the artist’s collection curated by his son presents artworks democratically, with nothing over-staged.
How a Japanese Central Bank Move Crashed Global Stock Markets
Japanese stock markets saw their worst day since 1987 last Monday, with the Nikkei 225 index plummeting 12.4 percent.
Chipotle’s Turnaround CEO Brian Niccol Joins Starbucks as the Coffee Chain Faces Rising Activist Pressure
Brian Niccol is “the leader Starbucks needs at a pivotal moment in its history,” said Starbucks founder Howard Schultz.