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When Positivity Turns Toxic: How Cultures That Silence Dissent Lose Their Edge
When leaders insist on positivity at all costs, they create brittle systems unable to confront reality. Unsplash+ In his book Everything Was Forever, Until It Was No More, historian...
Isaac Mizrahi On the Enduring Charm of “Peter & the Wolf”
This year’s production of Peter & the Wolf continues the long-running collaboration between Isaac Mizrahi and choreographer John Heginbotham. Photo:Works & Process/Elyse Mertz The Rockettes are kicking their way...
Warner Bros. Discovery Agrees to Merge With Netflix Amid Mounting Antitrust Pressure
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav (L) and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos attend the AFI Awards on Feb. 6, 2025. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI Harry Potter, Batman and...
The Early Experiments of Manoucher Yektai
In Untitled (1953-54), impasto strokes conjure the impression of a flower bouquet without clearly defining its forms. Courtesy of Karma Gallery and the estate of Manoucher Yektai In the...
Inside a Modern Thai Dining Brand: Culture, Creativity and the Business of Nightlife
Chef Wittawat shares how he balances authenticity with innovation, builds resilient teams, maintains relevance in a hyper-competitive market and envisions the future of Thai dining on the world stage....
The Aerosol Awakening: Shepard Fairey On Street Art’s Infiltration of Miami Art Week
Fairey working earlier this year in Aspen. Courtesy of 212GALLERY Shepard Fairey stands in the warm glow of Wynwood Walls on a balmy December evening, wearing a worn black...
The Post-Safari Pairing: An Insider’s Guide to South Africa’s Winelands
In South Africa, the wine is just as enticing as the wildlife, particularly in the vineyards and valleys of the Western Cape. Only 25 miles east of Cape Town,...
Five Pieces That Quietly Stole the Show at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025
Samuel Guerrero, Domine Deus Noster (2025) Photo: Dan Duray for Observer It may seem uncontroversial to say that Art Basel Miami Beach is no longer what it used to...
‘Pluribus’ Episode 6 ending explained: Manousos embarks on a “dangerous trek” in “The Gap”
When the end credits roll on Pluribus Episode 6, fans will not only be buzzing with excitement for Episode 7, but likely wrestling with a few lingering questions… Pluribus...
33 High-Impact Tech Gifts for People Who Swears They Don’t Need Anything
You know the person on your list who “doesn’t need anything”? They’re wrong. They just don’t need another random gadget that ends up in the junk drawer next to...
What the history of big-money closer deals says about the Mets’ Edwin Díaz decision
In announcing the three-year, $51 million contract with Devin Williams, the Mets left a space open for Edwin Díaz. “Devin is a dynamic pitcher who will help bolster the...
Illinois church faces criticism for Nativity scene showing baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents
An Illinois church is facing criticism for displaying a Nativity scene that depicts baby Jesus with his hands zip-tied and guarded by figures styled as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...