Building a Living Archive at the Guggenheim: An Interview with Rashid Johnson

Building a Living Archive at the Guggenheim: An Interview with Rashid Johnson

Rashid Johnson recently opened an expansive career survey in New York. Photo: David Heald © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York Being honored with a solo exhibition at the Guggenheim is arguably one of the most significant milestones an American artist can achieve. Despite the curatorial challenges posed by its distinctive architecture, the museum’s spiraling…

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Where to Find the Best Negronis in L.A.

Where to Find the Best Negronis in L.A.

The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail known for its vibrant, spirit-forward nature. This timeless tipple was reportedly created in 1919 at Florence’s Caffè Casoni, and is typically served as an apéritif before a comforting Italian meal. Though the traditional recipe for a classic Negroni calls for only three ingredients (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth…

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Sotheby’s Closes Marquee Week With $186.1M in Contemporary Sales

Sotheby’s Closes Marquee Week With 6.1M in Contemporary Sales

Sales on May 16 reflected renewed energy in the contemporary and ultra-contemporary segments. Bre Johnson/BFA.com Closing out a week-long marathon of evening marquee sales, Sotheby’s capped its final major May auction with a combined total of $186.1 million across three sales. After Tuesday’s disappointment, when the star Giacometti went unsold, the tone shifted notably. The…

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Climate Change Is Threatening Eye Health in Disturbing Ways

Climate Change Is Threatening Eye Health in Disturbing Ways

Cataracts, pinkeye and other ocular disorders are linked to heat, air pollution and higher UV exposure Sanket Jain, Knowable Magazine May 16, 2025 8:00 a.m. New research is revealing how climate change is impacting our eyes. Knowable Magazine For five months in 2017, farmworker Alka Kamble experienced blurred vision in one of her eyes but…

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