Requiem for a Dreamscape
A retrospective in Germany honors Verner Panton, the Danish designer who transformed the spirit of American counterculture into psychedelic interiors blending color, sensuality, and fun
A Tale of Two Names
The editor of Kitchen Confidential attempts to reconcile Tony Bourdain, the socially awkward man she counted as a close friend, and Anthony Bourdain, the cool-cat global traveler the world came to love
To Florence, with Love
Organized by his son, Christopher, an exhibition at Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi traces Mark Rothko’s career—and his enduring ties to the Italian city—with more than 70 paintings
The World According to Cecil Beaton
In London, the first exhibition devoted entirely to the British photographer features candids of Elizabeth Taylor, costumes for My Fair Lady, and portraits of Queen Elizabeth
Dream On!
Is an eye-wateringly expensive mattress the fastest route to the most restorative sleep? The salespeople at Hästens would like a word with your wallet
The State of Their Union
While the “bromance” between Barack Obama and Joe Biden has dominated headlines, the unseen tensions between the two have shaped politics
Flocked and Loaded
An $8 billion surveillance start-up is turning the roads on the eastern tip of Long Island into a searchable police database. Not everyone is grateful for the protection
Private Eyes
A security-camera system that runs on solar power! The cheapest way to strike gold! A treasure trove of sound effects, courtesy of the BBC! And more …
Dishing with Ruthie Rogers
In an exclusive excerpt from the River Cafe impresario’s forthcoming book, Wes Anderson, Paul McCartney, Tina Fey, David Beckham, and others talk all things food, from microwave dinners to caviar
Face Value
At the turn of the 20th century, American women wouldn’t touch blush or lipstick. Then, with her Upper East Side salon, Elizabeth Arden made makeup fashionable
Ones to Watch
An Apple Watch for the books (and manuals)! The simplest way to keep tabs on your canine and feline friends! A barometer from a simpler time! And more …
City of Stars
A telescope that will cut through light pollution! A TikTok-approved neck fan! A mobile hot-spot router to keep your Wi-Fi connection humming! And more …
Landing Gear
The fountain of youth in laser-pen format; a discreet camera challenging smartphone photography’s dominance; robotic pets finally worth the hype; and more
