Danish furniture brand BoConcept appoints Helena Christensen as artistic director.
Helena Christensen has been named global artistic director of BoConcept, marking a natural extension of her longtime passion for Danish design. Her debut “Sweet Art” collection, created with industrial designer Charlotte Høncke, takes inspiration from Danish pastries, featuring plush textures and playful hues. Future collections will highlight Christensen’s own designs, blending Nordic minimalism with South American influences drawn from her maternal heritage.
The U.S. Department of Transportation revokes approval of New York’s congestion pricing plan.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has withdrawn its approval of New York’s congestion pricing plan, reversing course under the Trump administration. The policy, designed to generate $12 billion for MTA improvements, faced strong opposition from New Jersey officials and commuter groups. While its future remains uncertain, local transit advocates are preparing to challenge the decision in court.
A lawsuit filed under the Visual Artists Rights Act aims to protect Elizabeth Street Garden.
A federal lawsuit invoking the Visual Artists Rights Act seeks to prevent the construction of affordable senior housing in the plot that currently houses the Elizabeth Street Garden. Filed by the nonprofit Elizabeth Street Garden, with backing from artists and cultural figures, the case argues that the site is an irreplaceable work of social and environmental art. Advocates insist that alternative locations exist for housing, challenging the city’s framing of the issue as a choice between preservation and development.
Prada moves forward with reviewing Versace’s financials in a possible acquisition bid.
Prada has begun reviewing Versace’s financials as it considers acquiring the Italian luxury brand from Capri Holdings. A deal would bring Versace back under Italian ownership amid a wave of industry consolidation by global conglomerates.
Microsoft claims its new Majorana 1 chip puts us one step closer to quantum computing.
Microsoft’s newly unveiled Majorana 1 chip signals a major step toward practical quantum computing, with the company asserting that breakthrough applications are now “years, not decades” away. Unlike traditional quantum chips, Majorana 1 leverages a rare subatomic particle to reduce the errors that typically hinder quantum systems, potentially requiring fewer qubits to achieve superior performance.
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