New York
The Philo Files
Mixed Bag Phoebe Philo’s new brand was expected to be the hottest thing in fashion. So why has the enthusiasm cooled?
Highlight
Sophie Calle’s Lessons in Provocation A genre-defying show in Minneapolis marks the French artist, memoirist, and voyeur’s first-ever North American retrospective
The Not-so-Dolce Vita
Rage and Ravioli on Lake Garda Italy’s Rana family, of the global pasta empire, is rumored to be in hot water with locals over renovations to a historic estate on Lake Garda better suited to Las Vegas than to Como’s quainter cousin
Landing Gear
A Visible Feast The fridge that lets you see your food before opening the door! Sleep headphones that won’t weigh you down! A Leica you can actually afford! And more …
Artistic License
State of the Artforum In his first sit-down interview since getting fired as the editor of Artforum over an open letter condemning Israel, and as a new editor prepares to take the reins, David Velasco tells his side of the story
Inspector Gadget
Felicitous Fixtures The best iPhone yet; a litter box that will make you phone home; a “comfort bird” made of rubber; and more
Story Time
The Adventures of Sir Percy On the eve of his 97th birthday, Hilary Knight, the artist behind the Eloise picture books, introduces a new character: Sir Percy, a human-size frog!
Goldman Standard
The Judgment of David Solomon The Goldman Sachs C.E.O.’s friendship with the controversial property developer Mike Meldman raises questions about his commitment to separating business from pleasure
