Prospect New Orleans, the longest running U.S. art triennial, will debut a cultural archives project.
Set to release in Spring 2027, Prospect New Orleans’ new legacy initiative will chronicle the Louisiana art triennial’s artistic and curatorial influence locally and globally. Aptly entitled “20 Years of Prospect,” the publication will weave together archival material, imagery of artist collaborations, and a discourse on the organization’s relationship with New Orleans. This will occur in place of the next edition. “During this moment when arts organizations are particularly imperiled, it feels crucial for Prospect to step back rather than jump right into another exhibition cycle,” Nick Stillman, former executive director of Prospect, shares. “Instead, Prospect’s current focus is on preserving the history of this incredible organization, especially as it approaches its 20th anniversary.”
The Department of Homeland Security is ending TSA’s “shoes off” policy.
The Department of Homeland Security is phasing out the longstanding TSA policy requiring travelers to remove their shoes at airport security checkpoints. The change follows internal updates aimed at improving the passenger experience while maintaining safety measures, though implementation may vary by airport in the short term. The rule was introduced in response to post-9/11 threats, particularly the 2001 “shoe bomber” incident and later intelligence on explosive devices.
Following a $1.64 billion cleanup effort, the Seine is now swimmable.
Paris has opened three public swimming areas along the Seine for the first time in a century, following a $1.64 billion restoration effort that included upgraded sewer systems, stormwater reservoirs, and improved water treatment. The initiative, shaped by years of local advocacy, now offers lifeguard-supervised swimming with daily water-quality monitoring, marking a broader shift toward reclaiming urban rivers as civic space.
The Trump administration will impose double-digit tariffs on a number of U.S. trade partners.
The Trump administration has announced double-digit tariffs on exports from a broad group of countries, including 25 percent duties on Japan and South Korea, 35 to 40 percent on nations like Bangladesh, Laos, and Cambodia, and higher rates for goods rerouted through third countries to avoid penalties. The policy allows retaliatory tariffs imposed on U.S. goods to be added to the original rate, significantly raising costs for targeted exporters. The letters outlining these tariffs precede an August 1 implementation date and mark a shift toward more aggressive, unilateral trade actions.
The All England Club attributed its Wimbledon Hawk-Eye line-calling gaffe to “human error.”
The All England Club confirmed that Wimbledon’s Hawk-Eye system went offline during a fourth-round match due to human error, not a failure of the technology itself. A staff member inadvertently deactivated the system for three points, prompting a mid-game delay and a disputed, replayed point. Officials have since removed the ability to switch off Hawk-Eye manually to prevent a repeat incident.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Fashion is turning its perennial love of the sport of sailing into team sponsorships.
Sofia Coppola made the Musée des Arts Décoratifs gala the couture week party to be at.
A quest to court women collectors is fostering innovation from mechanical watchmakers.
Take a look at the best of Berlin Fashion Week’s runway shows.
