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The Hive Model: A Smarter Alternative to the ‘Hero CEO’ Myth
Leadership isn’t about one visionary—it’s about the hive. Getty Images In the modern business world, we often find ourselves captivated by the idea of the “Hero CEO.” This individual,...
Ilana Savdie Collapses Form, Flesh and Meaning in Her White Cube Debut
An installation view of “Ilana Savdie: Glottal Stop” in New York. © Ilana Savdie. Photo © White Cube (Frankie Tyska) A lively metamorphosis of abstract bodies and biomorphic forms...
Where to Get the Best Lobster Rolls in Los Angeles
On the East Coast, lobster rolls make for the quintessential summer lunch and transport you to the Hamptons with each bite. Between its pillowy brioche bun and buttery shellfish...
Unpacking British Shows’ Enduring Appeal to American Audiences
Bridgerton was the most-watched streaming original in the U.S. for 2024. Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022 How does a British four-episode limited series not based on any pre-existing intellectual...
Steve McQueen’s Style Legacy Still Sets the Standard
Long before the term “style icon” got tossed around like confetti, Steve McQueen was defining it without trying. Born Terrence Stephen McQueen in 1930 in Indiana, and raised in...
All the Best Red Carpet Fashion From the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
The annual Cannes Film Festival is here, which means it’s time for the biggest and brightest in the movie industry to descend upon the French Riviera for 12 days...
What CEOs Can Learn from the Boring Power of Mark Carney
Mark Carney’s composed leadership style—quiet, strategic and technically rigorous—offers a timely counterpoint to the theatrics of today’s power players. Getty Images We live in a world where disruptive personalities...
Looking Back at 25 Years of Tate Turbine Hall Commissions
Kara Walker, Fons Americanus, 2019. Photo © Tate (Matt Greenwood) The first time Maman appeared at the Tate Modern gallery in London, she wasn’t supposed to be the central...
The Coming A.I. Catastrophe for Middle America’s Gen Z
A generation on the cusp of transformation: Heartland students face a future shaped by artificial intelligence, with little guidance on navigating it. Unsplash+ The news is awash with stories...
Library-Based Kanopy Offers a Solution to Streaming Sticker Shock—And Steps Into Film Production
Students from Beaufort, South Carolina look up at the Capitol in Banned Together, a documentary co-produced by streaming service Kanopy. Courtesy of Kanopy In the beginning of this year,...
Dropping HBO Was a Mistake, and Warner Bros. Discovery Isn’t Afraid of Admitting It
Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content speaks onstage during Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2025 Upfront Presentation on May 14, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for...
One Fine Show: ‘Gabriel Orozco, Politécnico Nacional’ at Museo Jumex
Gabriel Orozco, La DS (Cornaline), 2013. Courtesy the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery, New York/Paris/Los Angeles Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at...