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The Ultra-Boutique Hotels for an Exclusive Winter Escape Out West
Any ideal winter retreat out west includes hot chocolate by a fire, skiing down freshly-powdered slopes and plenty of downtime in a fluffy robe. However, when the lifts get...
Megan Fox Kelly On Why the Future of Art Advising Is About Strategy, Not Access
The longtime advisor and educator shares why the next generation of collectors must think like stewards, not just buyers. By Benjamin Salesse, Courtesy of Megan Fox Kelly Art Advisory...
J. Paul Getty Trust CEO Katherine E. Fleming On the Museum’s Changing Role
Fleming shares how the Getty’s fire response, community support and wellness initiatives are reshaping what it means to serve the public good. Photo by Cassia Davis and courtesy of...
Maria Brito On Democratizing the Art World Without Diluting Its Excellence
The New York–based art advisor unpacks why real power now flows through transparency, education and the next generation of collectors. Photo by Daniel Greer, courtesy of Maria Brito LLC...
Artsy CEO Jeffrey Yin: The Next Era of Collecting Will Be Personal, Transparent and Global
With more art being bought online than ever before, the Artsy CEO discusses how data and design are building trust in the global market. Courtesy of Artsy Jeffrey Yin,...
Andrew Wolff Wants to Build the Operating System for the Global Art Market
The Beowolff Capital CEO discusses how A.I., data and transparency are redefining who holds power in the art world. Piranha Photography, Courtesy Beowolff Capital Andrew Wolff, recognized on this...
Antwaun Sargent On Shifting the Balance of Power Toward Artists
The celebrated curator reflects on why true representation takes generational work and why the evolution of the art world has been “greatly exaggerated.” Photo © Tyler Mitchell Antwaun Sargent,...
Phillips CEO Martin Wilson: The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also a Great Taste Transfer
The Phillips CEO reflects on leading through a market downturn, launching data-driven auction models and positioning for the next generation of buyers. Courtesy Phillips Martin Wilson, featured on this...
Observer’s 2025 Art Power Index: The Art Market’s Most Influential People
POWER WILL ALWAYS BE THE REAL COIN OF THE ART WORLD, regardless of how many dollars enter a gallery's ledger. It takes a remarkable amount of power to become...
The Best Gifts From Museum Shops
There's something deeply satisfying about holding a tangible object that encapsulates the spirit of human creativity. That's the magic of a well-curated museum shop—it offers not just mementos, but...
Jimmy Kimmel breaks down in tears paying tribute to best friend, bandleader Cleto Escobedo: ‘It’s just not fair’
Jimmy Kimmel paid homage to his late best friend and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” band leader, Cleto Escobedo III, during the “hardest” opening monologue the late-night host said he ever...
Eddie Murphy says surviving fame with his ‘sanity’ intact is his proudest achievement
Eddie Murphy isn’t holding back — and he’s not done making people laugh, either. The 64-year-old comedy icon marked 45 years since his breakout on “Saturday Night Live” in 1980...