Contxt Venice A.I. provides “conversational intelligence” for more than 190 exhibitions at and around the biennale.
To address the organizational complexities of attending this year’s Venice Biennale, Contxt Venice incorporates more than 190 concurrent exhibitions—coordinated through “conversational intelligence.” Curated by Fitz & Co, the A.I. classifies events by area (with a useful “nearest to me” feature”), exhibition type, and artist.
Students have converted the Kevlar fabric used for the Montreal Olympic Stadium into furniture for Montreal Design Week.
Students from Concordia University have transformed material salvaged from Montreal’s aging Olympic Stadium roof into a series of design objects, reimagining components of the iconic 1976 structure through adaptive reuse. The project is tied to a broader international initiative launched by Montréal Olympic Park to repurpose materials from the stadium’s roof replacement—including membranes, cables, and structural fittings—as part of a circular economy and sustainability effort.
Pitti Uomo’s June edition will attempt to energize the menswear market.
Pitti Uomo’s June 2026 edition in Florence—presenting the Spring/Summer 2027 menswear season—will feature a strong lineup of guest designers and brands that underscore the fair’s continued role as a global platform for contemporary menswear. Among the headline participants are Simone Rocha, who will stage her first standalone menswear runway show as guest designer, and DSM Kei Ninomiya, the Dover Street Market label led by the Comme des Garçons designer, which will debut its menswear collection in Florence.
Coty’s net loss widened in the third quarter.
Coty has reinstated its annual profit target, as the beauty company warned that ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to weigh on regional demand and global travel retail spending. The company reported a decline in third-quarter revenue, with prestige beauty sales remaining flat and consumer beauty sales falling. Coty nevertheless reaffirmed adjusted earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, citing operational improvements, tighter focus on core brands, A.I.-driven marketing efficiencies, and efforts to stabilize performance amid broader volatility in the global beauty market.
Mid-tier sales drove the 2025 art market.
According to Artnet’s latest Intelligence Report, the $1 million–$10 million price range was the strongest segment of the auction market in 2025, generating $3.5 billion in sales—up 20.8% year over year—as collectors gravitated toward established, high-quality works amid broader market caution. The $100,000–$1 million bracket also remained resilient with $3.2 billion in sales, while works above $10 million rebounded sharply, rising 36.1% to $2.3 billion, fueled by trophy lots and major New York auctions. By contrast, lower-priced segments under $100,000 saw almost no growth, reinforcing a market increasingly driven by confidence in blue-chip artists and proven value rather than speculative buying.
Today’s attractive distractions:
More power defines Aston Martin’s 2026 DB12 S.
Italian menswear brand Boggi Milano will release an official capsule collection celebrating the history of the FIFA World Cup.
Anthony Bourdain’s estate endorses A24’s Tony biopic.
And, an explainer for every artwork referenced on the Met Gala red carpet.
