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MacDowell’s Chiwoniso Kaitano On Why America Can’t Afford to Underfund the Arts
Kaitano argues that residencies like MacDowell are vital, but not sufficient—they must be complemented by sustained public funding and policy support. Joanna Eldredge Morrissey photo, courtesy of MacDowell Nestled in the woods of Peterborough, New Hampshire, is a cornerstone of American cultural life most people have never heard of. MacDowell, an artist residency program, was…
Read MoreContext-Aware A.I. Could Fix the Modern Workplace’s Communication Crisis
A new class of A.I. tools is tackling what most derails teamwork: miscommunication and lost context. Unsplash+ The modern workplace is increasingly complex: Teams span continents, technical expertise varies wildly across roles and the pace of change means context is constantly shifting. Into this challenging environment steps context-aware A.I. (CAI)—technology that doesn’t just process information…
Read MoreADAA Hits Pause On The Art Show as Dealers Question Whether Fairs Are Still Worth It
According to the report, the U.S. was the largest national market for art fairs in 2024, hosting 24 percent of all global events. North America accounted for 26 percent overall—a slight dip from 28 percent in 2019—reflecting a net loss of 27 fairs over that period. Europe continued to dominate, accounting for 54 percent of…
Read MoreThe World’s Richest Woman Has Opened a Medical School
On July 14, 48 students walked through the doors of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, Ark. to become its inaugural class. Some came from neighboring cities, others from urban centers in Michigan and New York. Almost all had a choice in where they could become doctors but took a chance on…
Read MoreA.I.’s Power Problem: How Data Centers Hold the Key to a Greener Future
With A.I. workloads climbing, sustainable data infrastructure, especially in the Nordics region, may offer a blueprint for balancing growth and ESG. Unsplash+ The A.I. market has seen unprecedented growth in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. According to a UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report, the global A.I. market is projected to…
Read MoreThe Hottest Summer Reads of 2025
These recently released romance titles will keep you enthralled to the very last page. Courtesy the publishers There’s a reason spicy food hits different in the summer. Those hot peppers don’t just make your tongue tingle—they can actually help cool you down. Capsaicin, the compound behind that fiery kick, activates your thermoreceptors (the sensors that…
Read More10 Questions to Help You Plan for the End of Life
Talking about death doesn’t have to be morbid. If you approach the conversation the right way, “it makes us more awake to our lives,” says Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, founder of End Well, a nonprofit that aims to change the way people talk about and plan for the end of life. “When we avoid this discussion,…
Read MoreBattling Dry Eyes? Here’s What Actually Helps
Last October, when Talia Rotenberg was traveling to Europe, her eyes became bloodshot, watery, and painful—the same feeling she would expect if she had a torn contact lens in her eye. She was baffled, but assumed the unfamiliar environment might be triggering some sort of allergy. When she got back home to Los Angeles, however,…
Read MoreShaping Air and Space: Ruth Asawa at SFMOMA
Ruth Asawa, Aoki, from 1965. Photo: Brian Karl for Observer Like facing the still tableau of a vast aquarium, or flashing on a silent scene in a science fiction film starring elegant alien lifeforms, viewers entering “Ruth Asawa: Retrospective” at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are confronted with a series of striking, uncanny…
Read MoreSkof Chef Tom Barnes Brings Warmth and Precision to Fine Dining in Manchester
Chef Tom Barnes. Courtesy Cristian Barnett From the moment Tom Barnes walked into the building that is now Skof, he knew it was meant to be. Barnes and his mentor, Simon Rogan, had been looking at sites around Manchester for 18 months, but nothing seemed to fit Barnes’ vision for his debut restaurant. “A lot…
Read MoreCape May Is the Ultimate Summer Escape for Seaside Charm and Nostalgia
For many people who grew up in the mid-aughts, the Jersey Shore conjures images of rowdy nightlife and overly orange tans. But pegging an entire destination—especially one that spans 130 miles of Atlantic coastline and 40 different towns—to an infamous MTV reality TV show doesn’t do justice to the sun-soaked charms of a beloved region…
Read MoreScottie Scheffler cruises to British Open win with career Grand Slam in sight
There was no stopping Scottie Scheffler at Royal Portrush. Scheffler cruised to his first British Open title, his second major win of the year and his fourth career major victory on Sunday, finishing at 17-under, four shots ahead of second-place Harris English and five ahead of New Jersey native Chris Gotterup, whose third-place finish was…
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