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Twenty-two artists will headline this year’s edition of Frieze Sculpture in London.
This year, Frieze Sculpture will showcase works by 22 prominent artists including Leonora Carrington, Theaster Gates, Yoshitomo Nara and Fani Parali (work pictured). Held inLondon’s Regent’s Park from September 18 to October 27, this year’s edition will explore experimental and socially conscious themes under the curation of Fatoş Üstek and includes a significant number of women and non-binary artists. The event is scheduled to run concurrently with Frieze London and Frieze Masters.
The next frontier for the founder of True Religion? A high-end home and interiors line.
True Religion founder Kym Gold is going all-in on luxury interiors with her new home brand Dumae. Inspired by her Malibu upbringing, Dumae offers handmade tableware, candles, and décor, and its new Sora collection has propelled it into lighting, too. Gold has emphasized her desire to empower local artisans and plans to extend the brand into hospitality, creating custom pieces for restaurants and hotels.
A former studio worker for Daniel Arsham alleges they were fired for trying to unionize.
A former Daniel Arsham employee has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), alleging they were fired for unionization efforts. The NLRB claims the studio retaliated with stricter enforcement of workplace policies and by holding anti-union meetings. The studio has countered the claims with its own assertions that the employee was dismissed for policy violations unrelated to union activities. An NLRB hearing has been scheduled for October 15.
Meta is reportedly considering a 5 percent stake in eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica.
EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban (and soon, Supreme), seems to be Meta’s next target as the tech behemoth looks to expand its control over the development of its Ray-Ban smart glasses. The investment, valued at approximately $5.5 billion, aims to bolster Meta’s position in the augmented- and mixed-reality market. EssilorLuxottica shares rose 3 percent following the news, reflecting optimism about the collaboration’s potential impact on the wearable tech industry’s future.
Create London is converting an abandoned warehouse into affordable artist studios.
An abandoned 19th-century warehouse in East London will be converted into affordable studios for more than 40 artists, designers, and architects. Arts nonprofit Create London is leading the effort, with design by JAM and the studio spaces scheduled to open in late 2025. The project includes workspaces, a café, and maker spaces for design, art, and architecture.
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