Filmic and visual artist Rosa Barba has won the Museum Haus Konstruktiv’s Zurich Art Prize.
Rosa Barba has won the 2026 Zurich Art Prize, awarded by Museum Haus Konstruktiv and Zurich Insurance Company. The Berlin-based Italian artist is the first from Italy to receive the honor since the prize was established in 2007. Known for installations and films that explore time, memory, and environmental themes, Barba often incorporates sound, light, and obsolete machines into her work. The prize includes funds for a solo exhibition at the museum and an additional cash award.
A thousand Gucci employees in Italy have declared a “state of unrest” and threaten to strike.
Roughly 1,000 Gucci employees in Italy have declared a “state of unrest” over an unpaid welfare bonus they say was promised in a prior agreement. The unions representing retail and logistics workers accuse Gucci of stalling and attempting to renegotiate the terms by linking the payment to a broader review of incentive plans. Workers say the delay shows disregard for their contributions and have not ruled out a strike. Gucci has not commented on the dispute.
The Hubble Space Telescope has completed a decade-long photo capture of the Andromeda galaxy.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has completed a 417-megapixel panorama of the Andromeda galaxy, a project that took more than ten years and over 1,000 orbits. The image, built from more than 600 overlapping photos, captures 200 million stars and spans the entire disk of Andromeda. The effort combined two major imaging campaigns—PHAT and PHAST—using near-ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared wavelengths. As the Milky Way’s nearest galactic neighbor, Andromeda serves as a critical point of reference for understanding galaxy structure and evolution.
After a 35-year run, Kasmin Gallery will close and become Olney Gleason.
After 35 years in New York’s art scene, Kasmin Gallery will close and relaunch as Olney Gleason, a new venture led by longtime colleagues Nick Olney and Eric Gleason. The change marks the culmination of a transition envisioned with founder Paul Kasmin before his death in 2020. Roughly 80 percent of the new gallery’s roster will feature artists and estates that joined Kasmin within the past five years. Olney Gleason will open this fall in Chelsea with a focus on connecting contemporary work to 20th-century art.
Apple has vowed to increase its U.S. investment by $100 billion.
Apple will boost its U.S. investment by $100 billion over the next four years, bringing its total domestic commitment to $600 billion. The company plans to expand its supply chain and advanced manufacturing operations within the country, following pressure from President Trump to shift production away from India and China. A recent deal with MP Materials will support domestic production of rare-earth magnets used in iPhones. CEO Tim Cook has signaled further plans to increase U.S. production of key components already made stateside.
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We have more luxury luggage options than ever, but nowhere to store it.
Asics is bringing its gecko-green Gel-Sekiran sneaker to the States.
The “girlboss” founders of eras past are back with fresh ventures.
