The nomadic “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams” exhibition will head to Seoul in April.
Following major museum exhibitions in Paris, London, New York, and Tokyo, Dior will bring its acclaimed “Designer of Dreams” retrospective to Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza in April, showcasing the brand’s legacy alongside new installations by Korean artists. Curated by Florence Müller, the exhibition will run from Apr. 19 to July 13, exploring Christian Dior’s history, the Lady Dior handbag, and the maison’s fragrances.
Weather forced a privately-held German startup to abandon its orbital rocket launch.
Isar Aerospace, a private, Munich-based startup, postponed the maiden flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway’s Andøya island due to strong winds. The company, which develops its own launch vehicles for small and medium satellites and operates outside of the European Space Agency, sees the test as a chance to gather crucial data rather than achieve full orbit. With more than $431 million in funding, the company plans to scale up production to 40 rockets per year, while continuing to operate independently from the European Space Agency.
Kering Foundation is funding a feature film about a women’s shelter in suburban Paris.
Kering Foundation is throwing its support behind “La Maison des Femmes,” a feature film by Mélisa Godet that explores a vital Paris care center for survivors of gender-based and sexual violence. The film, which will be released on Nov. 12, highlights the center’s holistic approach, offering medical, legal, and psychological support to survivors. Kering, which has funded the expansion of similar centers across France, aims to raise awareness and amplify the impact of this proven model of care.
After a major Picasso exhibition in April, Gagosian’s 5th Ave. gallery will permanently close.
Gagosian will close its storied 980 Madison Avenue space with “Picasso: Tête-à-tête,” a landmark exhibition opening April 18, curated in collaboration with Paloma Picasso. Featuring over 50 works spanning the artist’s career—many never before seen—the show embraces Picasso’s curatorial style by mixing periods and styles to spark new interpretations. The gallery will maintain a presence nearby, at 976 Madison Avenue, once renovations there are completed.
Google is selling off the Frank Gehry-designed ‘Binoculars Building’ in Venice Beach.
Frank Gehry’s “Binoculars Building,” located in Venice, California, is up for sale after serving as a Google office since 2011. Originally designed in 1991 for the advertising agency Chiat/Day, the structure integrates Giant Binoculars,a playful binocular-shaped sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen that unites its contrasting facades.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos speaks about his first photo exhibition.
Danish Modernism, Memphis, and Art and Crafts: Inside the Cooper Hewitt’s archives.
See seven of the most unforgettable beauty moments in the sports world.
The not-so-secret history of the 100-year-old camera manufacturer Leica.
