According to Italian media, public access is provided only during the preview days – from May 5 to 8. After that, the space will be closed, and until the end of the exhibition visitors will be offered only digital documentation of the project, broadcast on screens in the windows of the building.
Israel has accused the Venice Biennale jury of politicizing art following their decision not to consider pavilions from countries facing International Criminal Court charges.
The growing convergence between fashion and Formula One continues to gain momentum, with brands increasingly using the Miami race weekend as a cultural platform. As the sport increases its influence on the style and entertainment industry, fashion brands are turning the Miami event into a platform to communicate with consumers through localized stories and limited edition collections.
Clothing resale platform Vinted has completed a large-scale secondary transaction worth €880 million, bringing the company’s market valuation to €8 billion. Demand for the offering significantly exceeded supply, which was one of the key signals of high interest of institutional investors in the company’s business.
The American company Palantir Technologies, known for its software solutions for data analysis and cooperation with government agencies, has unexpectedly found itself at the center of a fashionable discussion. The occasion was the presentation of a branded “lightweight work jacket” published in social network X by Eliano A. Yunes, head of the company’s strategic communications department.
Gucci is bringing back one of the most recognizable looks of the 90s – the silk shirt that became a symbol of the era of minimalism with a touch of glamour. The new version of the piece has already appeared in the brand’s current lineup and is priced at around £1,100, confirming that archival hits can still work for the modern market.
The decision was announced just weeks before the opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition, which starts on May 9. Five members of the jury said they would not shortlist participants from countries whose leaders are under investigation by the International Criminal Court. Although no specific countries are named in the document, the wording directly affects Russia and Israel.
Morocco has opened a new architectural symbol of the country – the skyscraper “Tower of Mohammed VI”, which already claims the status of the main attraction of the capital Rabat. The high-rise, which reaches 250 meters, has become the tallest building in the kingdom and one of the notable skyscrapers on the African continent.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has announced a major leak of personal data from France Titres (formerly ANTS), the French government database responsible for processing passports, ID cards and driver’s licenses.
A rare Hermès Birkin bag with a double autograph of Jane Birkin will be the main lot of the spring auction, organized by the auction house Heritage Auctions. According to preliminary estimates, its value may reach 275,000 euros – the interest of collectors in fashion items with a “personal history” continues to grow.
Chinese streaming platform iQIYI is betting on artificial intelligence as a key driver of the future of the movie industry. The company intends to significantly reduce the share of traditional production in the coming years, replacing it with automated solutions.
The resonance around the use of the iconic song “My Way” got a new development after Donald Trump published a video of Frank Sinatra’s performance on his social network. The short clip of the famous hit song was posted without any explanation – and that’s what sparked a wave of discussion.
A new device for storing and serving wine has been introduced to the smart home appliances market – the Porta portable wine cooler developed by Metaproi. The manufacturer positions it as a compact alternative to traditional wine coolers, combining autonomous operation and functions controlled via an app.
An unusual installation appeared at Hong Kong International Airport during the Easter holidays, attracting the attention of passengers already in the arrival area. This is a giant interactive cat, unofficially nicknamed “Catzilla”.
The head of Kering announced plans to bring to the market smart glasses of luxury class, which will be created in partnership with Google. The project envisages the release of the device under the Gucci brand as early as 2027, which could be one of the first examples of the integration of artificial intelligence in the segment of high fashion.
Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega has become the world’s largest real estate owner, amassing a portfolio worth about $25 billion, spanning more than 200 properties in dozens of countries from North America to Asia.
A charity raffle with a work by Pablo Picasso has once again attracted attention: this time a rare work by the master went away not at a traditional auction, but went to the winner of the raffle for only 100 euros.
Prices for sea and air freight transportation continue to seek a new equilibrium against the backdrop of an unstable geopolitical environment and the realignment of logistics routes.
German shipbuilding company Meyer Werft has unveiled a conceptual design of a cruise liner Project Vision, focused on a complete transition to electric propulsion using rechargeable batteries. The development is scheduled to be presented at Seatrade Cruise Global, an international industry trade show taking place in Miami from April 13-16.
Tesla has begun development of a new compact and more affordable electric SUV. Sources familiar with the project say that we are talking about a completely new model, not a modification of the existing Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y.
