Screening At Cannes: Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Kinds of Kindness’ and Paul Schrader’s ‘Oh, Canada’
You think Emma Stone’s Oscar-winning turn in Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ was fearless? Wait until you see her severing her left thumb with a kitchen knife in ‘Kinds of Kindness.’
14 Exquisite New Mediterranean Hotels To Book This Summer
Standouts range from a cliffside sanctuary on a little-known Greek Orthodox pilgrimage isle to the former coastal residence of a Post-Impressionist master reborn as an exclusive bijou villa retreat just outside Marseille’s trendy renaissance.
Art Dealer Annina Nosei Donates Her Gallery Catalogues to Magazzino Italian Art
Her eponymous gallery staged Jean Michel-Basquiat’s debut solo show in the U.S.
Arts
See AllObserver’s Guide to 2024’s Must-Visit June Art Fairs
Here’s what’s happening on the art fair circuit this June in Basel and beyond.
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Art Auction Security in the Age of Cyberattacks
“The fact that Christie’s was able to respond effectively so quickly to its security breach indicates that people there have thought about and planned for these situations.”
One Fine Show: ‘Eternal Love and Loss’ at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
A fascinating exhibition of hairwork and eye miniatures examines the 18th- and 19th-century vogue of giving ones lover a piece of oneself.
Artist Virginia Overton Takes Us Inside the Domino Sugar Sign Transformation
“I want each viewer to experience it in their own way, from their own perspective.”
Paintings By Forgotten Artist Kyohei Inukai Are Headed to the Brooklyn Museum
The paintings were gifted to the institution by Manhattan-based collector and philanthropist Miyoko Davey.
Lifestyle
See AllHow to Spend an Indulgent Weekend in Portland, Oregon
From bustling outdoor markets and plenty of food carts to lazy afternoons by the Willamette River running through the center of town, Portland during the summertime is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and oenophiles.
Charleston’s The Dewberry Introduces Saks Fifth Avenue Partnership
Take an inside look at the ‘60s-inspired hotel’s luxury accommodations and exclusive partnerships.
Colorado’s Most Charming Towns for a Summer Escape
Whether you’re looking to relax fireside under the stars at a luxury mountain resort or experience some of the best hiking in the Rockies, here’s where to explore in Colorado this summer.
How Joel Montaniel Helps Restaurants Find and Keep Their Best Customers
“Restaurants are a sanctuary and a place that can remind us all that we are all human,” SevenRooms CEO Joel Montaniel tellsl Observer.
Inside American Ballet Theatre’s Chic Spring Gala
The company and its patrons headed downtown for a stylish—and perfectly pink—evening of dinner and dancing at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Business
See AllJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s Retirement Timetable Isn’t Perpetually 5 Years Anymore
Dimon, 68, could be succeeded by one of the two women leaders at JPMorgan.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Gets FDA Green Light to Implant Brain Chips in More Humans
Neuralink’s first human test earlier this year experienced malfunction about a month post-implantation.
Billionaire Robert Hale Gifts a Thousand Dollars Each to UMass Dartmouth Grads
Graduating students received two $500 envelopes, one labeled “gift” and one labeled “give.”
The Scientists Behind the Arctic ‘Doomsday Vault’ Receive the World Food Prize
The Svalbard seed vault holds more than 1.25 million seed samples representing thousands of plant species.
Will Zeekr’s IPO Bounce Get Americans Excited About Chinese EVs?
The combination of increasing tariffs, softening EV sales, and a lack of awareness of Chinese EVs mean it is unlikely that Zeekr’s blockbuster IPO will lead to increased consumer interest in the U.S.
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.
Entertainment
See AllThis Utterly Refreshing ‘Orfeo ed Euridice’ Is Both Mythic and Modern
Love is the great bedazzler in Mark Morris’ Met production.
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review: Purposeful Savagery, Perfectly Crafted Spectacle
This ‘Fury Road’ prequel is a revved up thrill ride that never forgets the human characters at its core.
Screening at Cannes: Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’
Coppola’s self-financed $120 million sci-fi epic drew a 10-minute standing ovation. Adam Driver said filming it “felt like experimental theater.” Aubrey Plaza compared the experience to a trust fall.
Marketplace
See All10 Best CBD Companies to Buy From in 2024: Honest Reviews & Guide
With an even mix of new challengers and returning champions on our list, let’s look at the best CBD brands for 2024—and beyond
10 Best CBD Oils of 2024: Top CBD Brands Reviewed
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 Pain & Inflammation to Buy in 2024
After a comprehensive review of many leading brands for best CBD gummies for pain, Colorado Botanicals earned the top position among the other nine companies that caught our attention.
10 Benefits of CBD Oil & Why You Should Take It
individuals who received CBD treatment showed less anxiety, better mental clarity, less anticipatory nervousness and greater confidence in their public speaking abilities.
How Long Does CBD Stay in Your System?
CBD has become a popular remedy for pain, inflammation and anxiety without mind-altering effects. But many factors—including dosage and strength—determine how long it stays in your body.
Latest
All Latest‘Babes’ Review: A Gross-Out Comedy That’s Hilarious, Inspiring, And Groundbreaking
Director Pamela Adlon has done the nearly impossible: crafted a film that mines comic gold from people being loving to one another while acting responsibly.
Inside ‘The Great American Baking Show’: Apple Pie, Handshakes, and No Oat Milk
Observer was on-set with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith and hosts Zach Cherry and Casey Wilson as ‘The Great American Baking Show’ shot its second season for Roku in the familiar tent outside of London.
Lee Cavaliere Explains How VOLTA Is Breaking the Art Fair Mold
The recently appointed director is shaking up VOLTA Art Fairs with new initiatives that promote collaboration and accessibility.
Two in One: Eve Ackroyd On Painting the Lives of Women in Their Minds and Out of Their Bodies
“My job is to guide how you’re experiencing these people and what they’re trying to present to you.”
A Virtuous Loop: Foreign Entertainment and A.I. Tech for Language Learning
Thanks to the globalization of pop culture and the rise of A.I.-enabled technologies, easily learning new languages is at our fingertips.
12 Must-Visit Cocktail Bars in London
Whether you’re looking for an espresso martini, classic cocktail or a more unusual option, these are 12 of the best cocktail bars in London.
‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Review: A Wallflower’s Journey
Anyone who has written off the series as fluff or who considers romance a lesser genre should look again this season.
10 Must-Read Retellings of the Best Classic Books
The classics are the classics for a reason, but the best retellings of these works transcend their source material.
OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever Departs 6 Months After Failed Sam Altman Ouster
Sutskever’s job security has been a topic of speculation on social media since Altman was reinstated CEO last November.
An Anonymous $100M Donation Could Help Keep Artists in San Francisco
The project draws inspiration from successful artist housing developments like New York’s Westbeth and Manhattan Plaza.
Opera Lafayette’s French Baroque Gems Enliven Spring on the Upper East Side
Korneel Bernolet has resurrected a delightful addition to French baroque opera known as opéra-ballet.
‘Back to Black’ Review: You Know This Amy Winehouse Biopic Is No Good
The movie makes for an empty dedication to one of this century’s greatest musical talents.
‘Poolman’ Review: Chris Pine Gives It His All, Which Is Not Enough
The trying-to-be-edgy comedic tone and presence of Danny DeVito might make you think you’re watching an unaired episode of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.’ But Chris Pine’s writing-directing debut isn’t nearly that good.
The World’s First Desktop Computer Heads to Auction
Produced in the 1970s, the pioneering Q1 was the first computer powered by a single-chip microprocessor.
From Athens to the Isles: Greece’s Top New and Noteworthy Hotels
Greece’s fabled landscapes have welcomed a brilliant new constellation of polished escapes over the past two years, from adventurous mountain retreats to soulful beachfront hideaways.
The Best Off-Duty Fashion at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
Some of the best Cannes fashion moments are happening away from the red carpet.
All the Best Red Carpet Fashion from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
All the most exciting sartorial moments from the 77th Cannes Film Festival
‘Godmother of A.I.’ Fei-Fei Li On Why You Shouldn’t Trust Any A.I. Company
“The founding fathers [of the U.S.] did not put trust in a single person, and so my hope is not in a single A.I., it is in people.”
What to Watch on Streaming
See AllWhat to Watch on Streaming This Week: March 15-21
Lindsay Lohan, Kristen Wiig, Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift are some of this week’s big names with big premieres on streaming.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: March 8-14
‘Poor Things’, ‘Wonka’ and plenty more are set to premiere on streaming this week.
Where to Stream ‘Poor Things,’ ‘Napoleon,’ And Other Oscar Nominees
From small and artistic films like ‘Poor Things’ and ‘Past Lives’ to big blockbusters like ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning’, here’s where to watch the rest of this year’s Oscar nominees.