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Async Maps a Flavorful Tour of China, One Cocktail at a Time
Async, a cocktail bar that pays homage to China’s various regions, just opened on the Lower East Side. Courtesy Tom Xia New York City already boasts a packed roster...
Antonia Ruder On the Role of Gallery Weekend Berlin in a Changing Art Market
Gallery Weekend Berlin returns on May 2 for its 21st edition, showcasing the quality and diversity of the city’s art scene. Courtesy Galeria Plan B Cluj, Berlin Photo: Dacian...
Pope Francis Reformed Vatican Finances—But Left Big Problems Behind
Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at age 88. Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images The next Pope will inherit not only Pope Francis’s bold and controversial legacy of...
New York City’s Best Speakeasies Pair Secrecy With Style
In New York City, there are countless ways to enjoy a night out, from poolside rooftop cocktails to music-focused listening rooms. Beyond drinks at your local dive bar or...
The Walters Art Museum Shines a Light On the Toxic History of Medieval Manuscripts
An installation view of “If Books Could Kill” at the Walters Art Museum. Courtesy of the Walters Art Museum Attention bibliophiles and antiquarians: did you know that some old...
CEO of Barbie Maker Mattel Says There Should Be Zero Tariff on All Toys
Mattel has reduced its reliance on Chinese manufacturing to about 40 percent. AFP via Getty Images Among President Trump’s long list of high tariffs imposed on goods from China—from...
New FDA Chief Martin Makary Says DOGE Cuts Haven’t Hit Science Staff
Martin Makary was sworn in as Commissioner of the FDA on April 1. AFP via Getty Images Martin Makary, the newly sworn-in commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug...
Crude Realities: Energy Markets Are Betting on Chaos
An oil supertanker navigates crowded waters with tugboat assistance—an image of global energy in 2025: oversized, slow to turn and increasingly dependent on outside forces to stay afloat. NurPhoto...
Mysticism and Mark-Making: Artist Philip Smith On Channeling the Sacred in the Static
Philip Smith. Photo: Oriol Tarridas In 1977, artist Philip Smith was part of Douglas Crimp’s original “Pictures” exhibition at Artists Space alongside Troy Brauntuch, Jack Goldstein, Sherrie Levine and...
The Essential White T-Shirts to Wear on Repeat
When it comes to wardrobe staples, there are few pieces of clothing quite as essential as the white T-shirt. Finding the perfect short-sleeve white tee might seem like a...
