The Most Anticipated International Hotel Openings of 2026 These upcoming hotel trade generic “five-star” gloss for hyper-local design and a serious sense of place. By Paul Jebara
Early Sales at Art Basel Paris See Buyers Favoring Substance Over Speculation Preliminary reports suggest that the art market is regaining traction at every level, but with a sharper focus. By Elisa Carollo
Frieze and NADA New York’s Early Sales Signal Buyer Confidence Several collectors told us they were waiting to see what Independent had to offer before locking in buys, but an encouraging dynamism pervaded both fairs. By Elisa Carollo
Observer’s Guide to the L.A. Gallery and Museum Exhibitions to Check Out During Frieze By Elisa Carollo