New Museum welcomed guests into its OMA-designed expansion.
In advance of its March 21 opening, following a two-year closure, New Museum welcomed guests into its OMA-designed expansion—an addition that nearly doubles its footprint to roughly 120,000 square feet. As part of the reopening, the museum has introduced site-specific commissions by Tschabalala Self, Klára Hosnedlová, and Sarah Lucas, integrated directly into the building—from a façade sculpture to a monumental atrium installation, and outdoor plaza work. The opening also centers the thought-provoking exhibition “New Humans: Memories of the Future,” a large-scale group show that probes the evolving definitions of humanity across disciplines, reinforcing the institution’s focus on new art, experimentation, and cross-disciplinary ideas.
U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the “Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Challenge.”
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a “Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure” design competition, inviting the public to submit ideas to improve the aesthetic and cultural impact of infrastructure nationwide. The initiative—backed by a $650,000 prize pool—encourages proposals across projects like bridges, transit hubs, and public spaces, emphasizing the integration of design, function, and national identity.
A person caused $244,000 in damages to Seattle’s Chihuly Glass Museum.
A Dale Chihuly glass sculpture at Seattle’s Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum was vandalized, with a visitor causing what officials described as “catastrophic damage” to the work. The destroyed piece—valued at more than $240,000—highlights the vulnerability of large-scale glass installations, which are often difficult and costly to repair or replace. The incident has renewed concerns around museum security and the protection of delicate contemporary artworks.
Wei Koh has been appointed president of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève jury.
Wei Koh, founder of Revolution and The Rake, has been appointed president of the jury for the 2026 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), one of the watch industry’s highest honors. He succeeds Nick Foulkes, taking on a central role in shaping the jury that selects winners at the November ceremony in Geneva—often dubbed the “Oscars of watchmaking.” Koh, a longtime and influential voice in horology who has previously served on the GPHG jury, will help guide the evaluation of top timepieces across the global industry.
Coty has revamped its board.
Coty has overhauled its board, appointing five new independent directors—Carsten Fischer, Alia Gogi, Robert Kunze-Concewitz, Maria Carla Liuni, and Stephanie Plaines—as part of a broader governance reset. The shakeup follows a wider leadership transition that saw Markus Strobel step in as executive chairman and interim CEO, as the company looks to improve performance after a period of underwhelming results. The board refresh is intended to strengthen oversight, bring new expertise, and support Coty’s ongoing strategic review and turnaround efforts amid shifting market conditions.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Finland tops the World Happiness Report, for a ninth time.
A Labubu feature film is in development.
Le Corbusier’s Villa de Mandrot just listed for €2.4 million.
Zendaya brought back a dramatic look for the premiere of The Drama.
