In February, Jeremy O. Harris will preview his newest play at the Guggenheim and MASS MoCA.
Jeremy O. Harris, celebrated playwright and newly appointed creative director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Creative Collective, will offer a first glance at his latest theatrical work during two exclusive preview events. These presentations, at MASS MoCA on February 7 and the Guggenheim on February 9, will feature excerpts from his play developed during a Works & Process LaunchPAD residency at Potash Hill, before its official premiere in Williamstown.
Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri is among those considering buying Versace.
Marco Bizzarri, the former president and CEO of Gucci, has emerged as a potential bidder for Versace in the competitive sale process orchestrated by Capri Holdings, which also owns Jimmy Choo. With rivals like Prada Group and private equity firms interested in the brand, Bizzarri is reportedly raising funds to secure a deal that aligns with his focus on investing in creative entrepreneurs and Italian luxury.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower in Bartlesville, O.K. has been sold for $1.4 million.
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, has been sold for $1.4 million to McFarlin Building Company, concluding a contentious six-month legal battle. The saga included allegations of an illegal furniture sale by the previous owner, Cynthia Blanchard, who had acquired the property for just $10 in 2023.
An Italian culture official has called for the Mona Lisa to be returned from the Louvre.
Amid concerns over the Louvre’s aging infrastructure, an Italian official has urged France to temporarily return Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to Italy, citing the artist’s deep ties to Milan. The plea comes as the Louvre—grappling with leaks, unstable temperatures, and a nearly $1 billion renovation estimate—has continued to draw millions of visitors each year.
Over the weekend, thieves used explosives to stage a heist at the Drents Museum.
Thieves used explosives to breach the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, stealing three ancient Dacian bracelets and the gold Helmet of Coțofenești, all on loan from Romania’s National History Museum. The artifacts, part of an exhibition on Dacian civilization, hold immense historical value but may already be destroyed for their metal, according to experts. Authorities, including Interpol, are investigating the theft and a possible link to a nearby car fire reported shortly after the heist.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Audi revealed concept drawings for its Q6 E-Tron, a sleek off-road EV.
Former diplomat Martin Kimani aims to push the Africa Center beyond art.
This interior designer’s work studio in Spain is delightfully meditative.
A crop of small museums are setting the tone for “The Tates and MoMAs.”
