The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation will bestow 14 works upon Paris museums.
The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation has donated 14 artworks to two Paris museums, deepening the city’s connection to the artists whose large-scale wrapping projects have become part of its cultural history. The Musée Carnavalet will receive works related to both realized and unrealized Paris projects—including studies for the wrapped Arc de Triomphe and Pont-Neuf—while the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris will acquire silkscreens, a scale model from Documenta IV, and early sculptural works. The donation highlights Paris’ formative role in the artists’ lives and legacy.
Polo Ralph Lauren’s ephemeral sculpture exhibition at Rockefeller Center cast Olympians in ice.
An ephemeral ice exhibit organized by Polo Ralph Lauren graced the Channel Gardens of Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock until January 31. Ten metric tons of ice were carved into 12-foot-tall installations that depicted Team USA athletes competing in the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. This included figure skater Madison Chock, snowboarder Red Gerard, para snowboarder Brenna Huckaby, and speed skater Erin Jackson.
Patek Philippe drops U.S. prices.
Patek Philippe has cut retail prices in the United States by about 8.6 percent following a reduction in import tariffs on Swiss watches from 39 to 15 percent—reversing earlier price increases that were introduced in response to U.S. trade policy. At the same time, the brand has implemented a 4 percent price increase in the United Kingdom as part of a global adjustment to reduce pricing imbalances between markets. These moves reflect broader economic pressures—including currency shifts and commodity costs—that have complicated pricing strategies for luxury watchmakers worldwide.
Apple’s Bad Bunny Super Bowl LX halftime strategy is a global dance party.
Though Roc Nation and the NFL selected Bad Bunny as this year’s Super Bowl LX performer, the halftime show’s sponsor—Apple—is tasked with leading the hype and reaping the benefits. The tech leader has tracked Apple Music traction from the $50-million-per-year sponsorship deal. Since Rihanna took the stage in 2023, Apple’s first year as sponsor, Apple Music’s subscriber base has grown domestically. With Bad Bunny, Apple forsees global growth—and has already released custom playlists, interviews, and more material to maximize impact.
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Manuel Rabaté will lead India’s largest private museum.
Manuel Rabaté, who has served as director of the Louvre Abu Dhabi since 2016 and helped shape it into a leading global museum, is leaving his post to become CEO and director of the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in New Delhi as that institution prepares to expand into what will be India’s largest private art museum. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for KNMA, which is developing a new million-square-foot cultural complex designed to host major exhibitions, performances, and public programs. Rabaté’s departure marks a significant leadership shift for Louvre Abu Dhabi and underscores growing international mobility among senior museum directors.
Today’s attractive distractions:
In Rome, Villa Lontana’s new installation is a working art bar.
For one night only, Le Baron will dazzle CDMX—before a world tour.
Aren’t we all hoping that Apple’s foldable phone will feature a clamshell design?
Diageo’s first whisky distillery in China is an architectural gem.
Miranda Priestly and Nigel are back in the official trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
