Kim Jones has stepped down from his position as the creative director of Dior Homme.
Kim Jones has stepped down as artistic director of Dior’s menswear after seven years, a move that will mark a new era for the French fashion house. His departure has intensified speculation that Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson may take its helm, a shift that industry analysts see as key to reinvigorating Dior’s market appeal.
The Hammer Museum has announced the participants of its next Made in L.A. biennial.
L.A.’s Hammer Museum has published the artist lineup for its 2025 Made in L.A. biennial, which will showcase 27 creatives from across Los Angeles. Curated by Essence Harden and Paulina Pobocha, the exhibition will feature a diverse range of works, from conceptual pieces by John Knight to stage productions by Leilah Weinraub and New Theater Hollywood.
New renderings have been released of Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan’s Barbican Center refit.
Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan have revealed their latest renderings for London’s Barbican Center refit. The $283 million revitalization project will focus on the compound’s lakeside, foyer, and conservatory to modernize aging infrastructure, improve accessibility, and enhance public spaces while preserving the site’s architectural legacy in conjunction with its upcoming 50th anniversary.
The U.S. has deemed that A.I. art made from text prompts cannot be copyrighted.
The U.S. Copyright Office has ruled that artwork created by artificial intelligence from text prompts cannot be copyrighted, reinforcing that human authorship remains essential for such legal protections. While artists using A.I. as a tool may retain rights to their own contributions, generating an image purely from prompts does not meet the legal threshold for authorship. The report, which emerged from extensive public input, advises against legislative changes for now, but acknowledges that evolving technology may require future reassessment.
The authentication of a newly discovered Van Gogh has been disavowed by the artist’s namesake museum.
LMI Group has challenged the Van Gogh Museum’s swift dismissal of its extensive research attributing Elimar, a painting discovered at a garage sale for $50, to Vincent van Gogh. The organization’s argument stems from the fact that the museum rejected its 456-page report without conducting a direct study of the painting.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Is there really a crazy wait for a martini at Clemente Bar?
You can now buy Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, at least, in Lego form.
One writer goes to great lengths to visit Centre Pompidou after hours.
After taking over Men’s Fashion Week, Adidas launches a denim line.