After just two years at the helm of Gucci, Sabato de Sarno is leaving the Italian fashion house.
Sabato de Sarno is stepping down as Gucci’s creative director after two years, following a shift toward refined, wardrobe-focused designs that struggled to resonate in a cooling luxury market. His minimalist approach contrasted sharply with the maximalism of predecessor Alessandro Michele but failed to boost sales, which dropped 21 percent in 2024.
Brooklyn Museum staffers are bracing for layoffs, according to the District Council 37 union.
The Brooklyn Museum plans to lay off workers to address financial shortfalls, a move union representatives claim violates employees’ contracts and leaves them uninformed. Local 1502, which represents staff including art handlers and curatorial assistants, has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, but the museum has yet to respond. The cuts follow a year of internal upheaval, including leadership departures and protests, raising concerns about financial management and worker protections.
Grace Wales Bonner has launched a print publication with Howard University.
Grace Wales Bonner’s new print endeavor, Howard Universal, honors Howard University’s cultural and intellectual legacy through archival imagery, student contributions, and reflections from notable alumni. Inspired by the institution’s rich history, the project features collaborations with artists like Laraaji and Bradford Young, alongside reprints of Toni Morrison’s work.
Documenta has established a code of conduct and adopted a definition of antisemitism.
Contemporary art showcase Documenta has introduced a controversial code of conduct that adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism, sparking debate over potential censorship of pro-Palestinian artists. While supporters see it as a necessary step against discrimination, critics argue it could restrict artistic expression and silence political views. The announcement follows broader tensions in Germany over defining antisemitism and enforcing cultural policies.
There is a bipartisan effort underway to ban DeepSeek from government technology.
Lawmakers are pushing to prohibit DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app, from federal devices over concerns about surveillance and misinformation, echoing past efforts to ban TikTok. The proposed legislation, led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Darin LaHood, reflects broader tensions between the U.S. and China in AI and tech security. Several other countries, including Italy, Taiwan, and Australia, have already restricted the app, citing national security risks.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Kaminari has dropped sketches of a cyberpunk superbike.
Let the New York Fashion Week celeb-spotting games begin.
Residents can now move into the newly refurbished Waldorf Astoria.
A photographer reminisces on the madness of the ‘90s club scene.
