Frieze New York announced programming with the Whitney, Dia, and more.
Frieze New York will return to The Shed with a citywide program extending beyond the fair into venues including the Whitney Museum and Dia Chelsea. The curated program emphasizes performance, moving image, and site-responsive installations, with highlights including Jonathan González’s durational works at the Whitney, David Lamelas’ film-based presentations at Dia, and Kite’s exploration of Lakȟóta visual language also at The Shed.
Scientists and designers have collaborated on a bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex collagen.
Scientists and designers have unveiled a one-of-a-kind handbag made using lab-grown collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils. Created by inserting ancient protein fragments into living cells to produce collagen that is then processed into leather, the project highlights advances in biotechnology while positioning the bag as a high-end collectible expected to auction for over $500,000. The concept has sparked debate among scientists, many of whom argue that fragmentary fossil collagen cannot truly recreate dinosaur skin or “T. rex leather.”
Irish studio O’Donnell + Tuomey has unveiled the exterior of London’s V&A East Museum.
V&A East Museum, designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey, will open in London’s Olympic Park as a striking pyramidal building clad in concrete panels, etched with patterns referencing the V&A logo. Positioned alongside the London College of Fashion and opposite the Olympic stadium, the structure was conceived as a distinct cultural landmark within the East Bank development, with a bold, window-light exterior that emphasizes identity and visibility across the site. Described by the architects as a “jacket,” the building balances protection and accessibility—shielding its contents while inviting visitors through outward-angled facades facing a new public square.
Alex Strada’s “Public Address” moved to Brooklyn’s Columbus Park.
Alex Strada’s exhibition “Public Address” is now on view in Brooklyn’s Columbus Park through summer 2026, bringing the project into a public, community-facing setting. The work engages themes of migration, displacement, and civic space, extending Strada’s practice into an open-air context accessible to a broad audience.
Adriano Goldschmied, the “godfather of denim,” died at the age of 82.
Italian designer Adriano Goldschmied—widely known as the “Godfather of Denim”—has died, leaving behind a legacy that helped transform jeans from workwear into a global fashion category. He was a pioneering force behind premium denim, founding or shaping major brands including Diesel, Replay, AG Adriano Goldschmied, Goldsign, Agolde, and Gap 1969 over a career spanning more than five decades. Goldschmied’s influence extended across design, manufacturing, and innovation—particularly in washing techniques and fabric development.
Today’s attractive distractions:
We Are Ona set the stage for Simon Porte Jacquemus and Veuve Clicquot at San Museum, Korea.
Thom Browne and ASICS collaborated on a limited-edition zine with photographer Robbie Lawrence.
A mini documentary on Gleason’s Gym offers a boxing history lesson.
The Earth photos from Artemis II are spellbinding.
