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‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Review: The Processed Cheese Spread of Wedding Comedies
Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell in You’re Cordially Invited. Glen Wilson/Courtesy of Prime Video Considering how hermetically sealed it is in the airlessness of its own comic conceit, it’s...
A.I. Voice Startup ElevenLabs Triples Valuation to $3.3B in One Year
ElevenLabs was co-founded by Piotr Dabkowski and Mateusz Staniszewski. Courtesy ElevenLabs What do Nvidia (NVDA), The New Yorker, Chess.com and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have in common?...
Pride of Place for Pan-African Art: An Interview with 1-54 Founding Director Touria El Glaoui
Touria El Glaoui is proud of what the fair has accomplished in terms of elevating contemporary African artists but says there’s still work to be done. © Casey Kelbaugh...
The Top PR Firms in 2025
8. FINN Partners FINN Partners is expanding at warp speed. In 2024 alone, this giant independent added a staggering 175 new clients, a number that would take most agencies...
The Top Specialty PR Firms in 2025
Why does specialty PR matter? Because in an economy driven by perception, those who control the narrative control the market. And in a country where culture and commerce are...
Observer’s Guide to the Gallery Shows Not to Miss During Mexico City Art Week
An installation view of “Gabriel Orozco: Politécnico Nacional” at Museo Jumex. Photo: Gerardo Landa & Eduardo López (GLR Estudio) Vibrant, dynamic and growing, the Mexican art scene is crackling...
The Most Romantic Restaurants for a Candlelit Dinner in L.A.
Los Angeles might be best known for its Hollywood history, bustling nightlife and diverse food scene, but it is also a wonderful place to raise a glass to romance....
Chef Shaun Rankin Brings the Culinary Spotlight to North Yorkshire
Shaun Rankin emphasizes local North Yorkshire produce and cuisine at his restaurant. Courtesy We The Food Snobs Although Shaun Rankin spent several decades living and working on the Channel...
One Fine Show: ‘Sigmar Polke, Affinities Revealed’ at the Museo Nacional del Prado
An installation view of “SIgmar Polker. Affinities Revealed” at the Museo Nacional del Prado. Fernandez, Victor; Photo ©Museo Nacional del Prado Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights...
Transcending Crisis Mode: Why Arts Philanthropy Must Move from Reactivity to Proactivity
The Getty Villa’s aggressive brush-trimming measures helped it come through the fires undamaged. Photo by David Swanson / AFP The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have caused staggering losses...
