The Guggenheim Museum’s Naomi Beckwith will curate the 2027 edition of Documenta.
Naomi Beckwith, deputy director and chief curator of the Guggenheim Museum, has been named the artistic director for Documenta 16, set to open in 2027 in Kassel, Germany. She becomes the first Black woman and second American-born curator to lead the prestigious event, known for its intellectual approach—and recent controversies.
Two Danish researchers set the record straight on Copenhagen’s “greenness.”
According to two researchers’ Guardian op-ed, Copenhagen’s reputation as a sustainable city is undermined by its reliance on environmentally harmful practices. The construction of Lynetteholmen, a large artificial island, threatens marine ecosystems and generates significant CO2 emissions, despite lacking public support. Additionally, the city’s district heating system depends on imported biomass, which damages foreign forests and falsely claims to be carbon-neutral.
A Caramel-by-the-Sea A-Frame by a Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice lists for $2.7M.
Banyan House, a striking A-frame home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, reflects the architectural influence of Frank Lloyd Wright through its use of local materials and seamless integration with nature. Designed by Wright apprentice Mark Mills in the 1950s, the home features dramatic triangular windows, skylights, and a stone hearth that connects the interior to its wooded surroundings. Warm redwood ceilings, timber beams, and tiled floors enhance the inviting, organic design of this three-bedroom property, which has been listed for $2.7 million.
Site-specific David Tremlett murals find a home in a former monastery-turned-luxe hotel.
David Tremlett’s latest site-specific artworks at the Relais San Maurizio in Italy’s Langhe Hills fuse history, art, and nature within the walls of a 17th-century monastery. His layered compositions harmonize with the frescoed ceilings, blending bold colors and soft palettes to create a visual dialogue between past and present.
Sarah Staudinger is revealed as the buyer of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Sotheby’s lot.
Staud cofounder Sarah Staudinger has purchased three iconic pieces from Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s wardrobe at Sotheby’s recent Fashion Icons auction, which raised $1.1 million. The collection included a Prada coat, a Yohji Yamamoto jacket, and a vintage leopard coat, collectively selling for $177,600. Bessette-Kennedy, known for her timeless style, remains a significant influence on Staudinger, whose brand has gained acclaim for its handbags, eveningwear, and collaborations with brands like New Balance and Birkenstock.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Fashion designer Massimo Giorgetti opines on his Brutalist Milanese apartment.
The New York Times posits that A.I. might hold untold benefits for Hollywood SFX.
“Method” isn’t just for actors, according to The Brutalist’s production designer.
The Supreme Court agrees to hear ByteDance’s challenge to the TikTok ban.
