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Between Intimacy and Immensity: The Inscrutable Vija Celmins
Vija Celmins, Untitled (Big Sea #2), 1969. Graphite on acrylic ground on paper, 85.1 x 111.8 cm. Private Collection © Vija Celmins, Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery Over her 60-year...
Anthropic Is Hiring Researchers to Study A.I. Consciousness and Welfare
A.I. startup Anthropic is best known for its Claude chatbot. Courtesy Anthropic Last year, Anthropic hired its first-ever A.I. welfare researcher, Kyle Fish, to examine whether A.I. models are...
Despite Global Reach, Art-o-rama Is Keeping the Spotlight Squarely on Marseille
Marseille’s distinctive character sets the backdrop for the fair’s experimental energy. ©margotmontigny In 2013, Marseille was appointed Capitale Européenne de la Culture—a program intended to strengthen European locales through...
Observer’s Top Five Pieces Not to Miss at the 2025 Armory Show
The Pit Gallery at The Armory Show 2025. Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images The Armory Show is New York City’s longest-running art fair, so it’s a...
The Labor Market Looks Broken—Is There a Fix Beyond Interest Rate Cuts?
The weak August jobs report increases pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates this fall. Getty Images “The job market is done, busted.” That’s how Chris Rupkey, chief...
A Brisk Start to the Armory Show Suggests Optimism as the Market Adapts to New Rhythms
The Armory Show 2025 opened with a VIP preview on September 4 and runs through September 7. Casey Kelbaugh/CKA American collectors seem to have taken the back-to-school spirit seriously...
Paris-Based Mistral AI Seeks $14B Valuation as Europe Charts Its Own A.I. Path
CEO Arthur Mensch is steering Mistral away from the AGI hype and toward Europe’s A.I. sovereignty. Photo by Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images Paris-based Mistral AI is on track...
Connection at Scale: Designing Belonging in the Age of Loneliness
The Camp Social founder shares how intentional design turns strangers into friends and proves belonging can be built. Courtesy Camp Social This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights...
David Ellison’s First-Month Report Card: Wins, Risks and Early Tension at Paramount
David Ellison is betting big on sports, streaming, gaming and bold hires. Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images Four weeks into his tenure as CEO of the newly...
Where to Eat in Hollywood, From Historic Icons to Noteworthy Newcomers
Star-studded residents, legendary landmarks and a rich history have made Hollywood one of L.A.’s most iconic neighborhoods. Perhaps just as infamous as it is famous (thanks to its reputation...
