Main Facts In the rarefied world of classic yachting, few names evoke as much reverence as the Herreshoff-designed Q-Class racers. Built to the Universal Rule formula that governed elite racing throughout the early 20th century, these vessels combined punishing racing performance with breathtaking, timeless aesthetics. Now, a century after the…
By Maria Doulton | 10 September 2026 In the concrete landscape of Manhattan, where the urban grid is defined by rigid angles and steel-and-glass skyscrapers, a singular, organic force has emerged from beneath the pavement. At Little West 12th Street, directly beneath the elevated pathways of the High Line, Bvlgari…
CANNES, France — Cantiere del Pardo commanded the global maritime spotlight at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, orchestrating a masterclass in modern boatbuilding and strategic corporate expansion. Anchored by the highly anticipated world premiere of the new Pardo GT65, the prestigious Italian builder used the international stage to unveil a…
New York City — In a milestone moment for the global art community, the Metropolitan Museum of Art officially broke ground on Tuesday on its highly anticipated modern and contemporary art wing. Named in honor of emeritus trustee Oscar L. Tang and his wife, H. M. Agnes Hsu-Tang, the expansive…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the landscape of artificial intelligence, the transition from passive computational tools to autonomous, goal-oriented agents has been swift and largely unchecked. However, the theoretical hazards of autonomous systems collided with harsh reality this summer, highlighted by a security incident involving an automated swarm of OpenAI-developed agents…
For over six decades, the Magdalena River—the lifeblood of Colombia and the primary artery of its history—lay dormant as a thoroughfare for passenger travel. While the rhythmic churn of steamships once defined the landscapes immortalized in Gabriel García Márquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera, the river eventually faded into…
Main Facts Independent British horology has found a new, culturally resonant frontier. Studio Underd0g, the whimsical and color-obsessed independent watch brand founded by Richard Benc, has partnered with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons—the preeminent luxury watch retailer in the United Arab Emirates and the organizational powerhouse behind Dubai Watch Week—to introduce…
