Designer of the Day: Valdís Steinarsdóttir
Focused on unconventional fixes to social and environmental issues, Valdís Steinarsdóttir embarks
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The Standard in West Hollywood Closes After 22 Years, and Other News
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The Internet Got Really Creative With This Bernie Sanders Meme
After an image of Sanders sitting uncomfortably at the presidential inauguration went viral, the...
Restoration Hardware is Upping the Ante on Experiential Retail
The home retailer announces a $105 million real estate investment in Aspen that will become an...
Developers Push to Open Casinos in Manhattan, and Other News
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Joe Biden Is Already Redesigning the Oval Office
Here’s what you need to know about the new U.S. president’s immediate design interventions.
New York City Renters Owe More Than $1 Billion in Unpaid Rent
As the state amps up vaccination efforts amid the second strain of the Coronavirus, the government...
Landscape by 19th-Century Black Abolitionist Painter Gifted to the U.S. Capitol, and Other News
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Kamala Harris’s Pyer Moss Coat Is a Major Win
While attending a Covid-19 memorial on the evening before her inauguration, the Vice President...
Seesaws Along the U.S.-Mexico Border Win a Prestigious Design Prize
The Teeter Totter Wall, a series of seesaws that let people interact across the U.S.-Mexico border,
How Disneyland, Dodger Stadium, and the Castello di Rivoli Museum Could Turn Around the Vaccine Rollout
The decimated travel industry has provided key contributions during the coronavirus pandemic; now,...
An Artist’s Trump Countdown Clock Goes Dark, and Other News
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The “Trump Baby” Protest Balloon Will Float on Forever
The unflattering inflatable, which portrays the outgoing U.S. president as a diaper-wearing infant,
At Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong Nurtures Passion and Ingenuity
With an artistic perspective and collaborative spirit, the Established & Sons co-founder empowers...
Hank Willis Thomas Unveils MLK Memorial, and Other News
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New York Ends Contracts With Trump Organization, and Other News
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Harry Nuriev’s Furry Furniture Will Make You Smile
The Crosby Studios founder expands his interiors practice by launching a lively suite of furniture,
Bridget Foley’s Most Exhilarating and Horrifying Moments
The stalwart fashion critic recently announced her departure from WWD after more than 30 years....
Paris Will Transform the Champs-Elysées Into a Massive Green Space
Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, greenlights a $300 million transformation of the Champs-Élysées
The Vessel Closes Indefinitely After Suicides, and Other News
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The Blanton Museum of Art Taps Snøhetta for Redesign
Renovation plans include unifying the grounds with a canopy shade structure and commissioning the...
Demolition Scrapped for Louis Kahn Dormitories in India
After plans for the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad to raze Louis Kahn’s dormitories...
8 U.S. Tech Businesses Priced IPOs This Week, Raising an Estimated $5 Billion
In what could be the biggest week for new listings in more than five years, at least eight...
Chelsea Hotel Resumes Renovation, and Other News
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The Timelessness of Verner Panton’s Panthella Lamp
To celebrate Panthella’s 50th anniversary, Louis Poulsen reissues the late Danish designer’s...
A Record 12,200 U.S. Stores Closed in 2020
The combination of Covid-19 and e-commerce trends decimated brick and mortar, especially...
New York Will Extend the High Line to Penn Station, and Other News
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Loewe Drops a Magical Capsule With Studio Ghibli
Adorned with the vivid landscapes and beloved characters from My Neighbor Totoro, the...
Assessing the Damage from Last Week’s Capitol Takeover
The Architect of the Capitol, the office that preserves and maintains the building’s art and...
The Smithsonian Is Collecting Objects from the Capitol Takeover, and Other News
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LVMH Acquires Tiffany, Makes Staffing Changes
Following a bitter legal dispute, the European luxury conglomerate officially acquires Tiffany for...
Richard Serra Sculpture Vandalized in Qatar, and Other News
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Designer of the Day: Woody De Othello
Known for oversize vessels that playfully distort domestic objects, Woody De Othello infuses his...
Fortnite Developer Will Convert a Dead Mall Into Its New Campus
Epic Games, the software developer behind the popular video game Fortnite, will transform the...
Chicago to Receive an E-Sports Arena, and Other News
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Tina Frey Brings Her Home Collections to a Breezy SoCal Bungalow
Limited releases and special-edition colorways of Tina Frey's hand-crafted resin vessels, objects,...
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