Why the World’s Biggest Banks Are Getting Into the Art Advisory Business
“For art consulting, there is no additional fee as long as you meet our client relationship minimum. That’s just a value-added service for those particular relationships at that size.”
Europe’s Night Trains Are Picking Up Steam
New rolling stock, new routes and a carbon footprint that makes flying look reckless. These are the sleeper services worth planning a trip around.
The GoS Skadi and a Scandinavian Vision of Watchmaking
Every detail of the GoS Skadi—from its icy mother-of-pearl dial to its black Damascus steel case—is designed to evoke the cold, dark beauty of a Nordic winter.
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Warren Buffett Still Clocking In 5 Days a Week as Berkshire Enters Greg Abel Era
In his first interview since retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett discussed his new office routine and how his voice still carries across Berkshire’s biggest decisions.
Warren Buffett Teams Up With Stephen Curry to Revive Charity Lunch Tradition
Warren Buffett and the Currys will co-host a charity lunch in June in Omaha, with auction proceeds benefiting nonprofits GLIDE and Eat. Learn. Play.
Why Agentic A.I. Deployments Are Failing Before They Scale
Quant’s David Stokes unpacks why the gap between agentic A.I. vendor promise and operational reality is widening, and why success increasingly depends on the data, governance and operating models organizations build around it.
British Billionaire Chris Rokos Makes Largest Modern-Era Gift to Cambridge
Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos is pledging £190 million to launch a new school of government at Cambridge in what marks the largest modern gift to a U.K. university.
The Biggest Winners From SpaceX’s Record $1.75T IPO
SpaceX has confidentially filed to go public. Elon Musk and the space company’s early backers stand to reap immense profits from the record-setting public offering.
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Behind the Rise of Contemporary Peruvian Art
“I would hesitate to call it a structural change,” Ximena Garrido-Lecca told Observer. “When that change does happen, I hope it will not be measured by the number of Peruvian artists exhibiting abroad, but by a real redistribution of value, authorship and knowledge.”
Under Director Kate Sierzputowski, EXPO CHICAGO Bets On Renewed Institutional Depth
In conversation with Observer, she outlined her vision for an even more curatorially focused fair rooted in strong institutional partnerships and regional engagement.
At the Met, “Infinite Artistry” Reframes Japanese Ceramics as a Living Philosophy
From Neolithic fire vessels to gold-repaired tea bowls, the exhibition traces an unbroken thread between ancient clay and contemporary life.
At Perrotin, Gelitin Creates Space for Collective Ludic Experiences
“We try to stay open and, importantly, to stay happy. We don’t want to chase one idea to the point of frustration. Instead, we keep multiple possibilities alive, so that when the right opportunity comes, we can respond to it.”
As Venice Nears, Arch Hades Traces Her Shift from Verse to Visuals
Whether she’s producing poetry or visual art, her end goal is the same: to connect.
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Sip in Style at the Most Design-Forward Hotel Bars
From Kyoto hideaways to Tuscan terraces, these hotel bars prove that the setting matters just as much as what’s in your glass.
The 19 Most Exciting Tasting Menus in London for an Unforgettable Dining Experience
From Michelin stars to innovative new spots, discover the best tasting menus in London that promise a memorable culinary adventure.
Noble 33 Will Debut New Restaurants at Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills
Two distinct restaurants—a steakhouse and an izakaya—will anchor the food program at Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills, with a focus on precision over spectacle.
What’s Fueling the Explosion of Chef-Made Hot Sauce?
Chefs across London and beyond are bottling, jarring and packaging their hot sauces.
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for the Woman Who Deserves Everything
From a luxurious cashmere throw and crisp new stationery to a delicate watch and caviar-infused skincare, these are the thoughtful and stylish luxury Mother’s Day gifts she’s sure to love.
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Meet the Collector: Yasmine Berrada Wants to Change the Way the World Sees Moroccan Art
“You have to believe in the artists,” she tells Observer. “You have to have conviction. If we do not put that energy into artists, no one else will.”
Kamrooz Aram On Painting in the Space Between Grid and Gesture
At Alexander Gray Associates and the Whitney Biennial, the artist advances his decades-long inquiry into ornament, abstraction and intuition.
The Catholic Priest Who Helped Write Anthropic’s A.I. Ethics Code
Father Brendan McGuire left the tech industry to serve God. Now he’s back—helping Anthropic build something resembling a conscience.
Vian Sora’s Beautiful Wreckage
In her latest exhibition at Bortolami, the artist confronts traumatic memories of war using paint as a channel for cathartic explorations of entropy and regeneration.
Inside Gubgub Studios, Qatar’s First Artist-Led Platform for Cross-Disciplinary Creatives
In one of the world’s most institution-heavy art scenes, Gubgub Studios is making the case for independence.
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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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In Santa Fe, a Vibrant Contemporary Scene Has Been Taking Shape for Decades
The city has long been synonymous with southwestern art, but a growing constellation of contemporary galleries and artist-run spaces is making the case that its most compelling cultural chapter is still being written.
One of the World’s Rarest Watches Is Coming to Auction in May
Only two yellow gold examples of the Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 with the South America cloisonné enamel dial are known to exist.
10 Books That Authors Think Everyone Should Read
These are the titles that Yaa Gyasi, Jonathan Franzen, Jennifer Egan, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Colm Tóibín are quick to recommend.
La Biennale de Québec: What Shifts When Ice Splits
Ice, immigration and imperialism converged this year in North America’s only winter biennial.
When It Comes to Licensing, Some Artists Cash in While Others Push Back
According to a study conducted by Licensing International, global retail sales of licensed merchandise for art properties reached $3.95 billion in 2024.
Nike’s Turnaround CEO Elliott Hill Is Slowly Finding His Footing
Nike’s CEO says its turnaround is a long game, inspired by Camp Nou’s rebuild and a renewed focus on core sports.
The Best Steakhouses in Los Angeles
Though old-school chophouses are a quintessential part of American cuisine, some of the best meats are found at Argentine, Brazilian and Japanese steakhouses.
One Fine Show: “Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue” at the Portland Museum of Art
In Smith’s European photographs from the 1970s and ’80s, glamour and grittiness are never far apart.
Apple Turns 50: the 7 CEOs Who Built It and Who Comes Next
Apple turns 50 on April 1. A look at all seven CEOs—from Steve Jobs and John Sculley to Tim Cook—and how their decisions defined the world’s most valuable tech company.
A Modern Traveler’s Guide to Tokyo
A sophisticated traveler’s blueprint to navigating Tokyo’s most exceptional experiences in 2026.
Collecting Art Is Easy. Running a Museum, Not So Much.
What separates private museums that thrive from those that close their doors is rarely the quality of the collection.
Jamie Dimon Launches JPMorgan Push to Revive the American Dream
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon launches a major initiative to revive the American Dream through housing, business and community investment.