Frieze Los Angeles opened on February 20 at the Santa Monica Airport. Casey Kelbaugh/CKA Following Felix Art Fair’s energetic opening, Frieze Los Angeles took off at the Santa Monica Airport with an unmistakable sense of momentum. Just one month after a tragic event shook the city, ninety-seven galleries from twenty countries pressed forward, reporting robust … Read more
Haegue Yang. Photo by Kevin Todora, courtesy of the Nasher Sculpture Center Hyperallergic has praised the sculpture of South Korean artist Haegue Yang for the ways it effortlessly combines “references to Western art history, domestic design, non-Western spiritual practices, meteorology, folk traditions and globalized trade.” Last month, Yang opened two major shows at the Nasher … Read more
Installation view: “The Print Generation” at the National Museum of Asian Art. National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Photo by Colleen Dugan Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at a museum not in New York City, a place we know and love that already receives plenty of attention. … Read more
René Magritte, L’empire des lumières, 1949. CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2025 An “anthology of 20th-century masterpieces” is coming to Christie’s, courtesy of art collector Louise Riggio, widow of the late bookstore entrepreneur Leonard Riggio of Barnes & Noble fame. Why now? Simply put, it’s time to downsize, Louise Riggio told the New York Times. Leonard passed … Read more
Paulius Murauskas was limping around for a couple recent Saint Mary’s games, held to a single point in limited minutes while playing on a sprained ankle in victories over Oregon State and Santa Clara. It’s fair to suggest the 6-foot-8 sophomore is feeling better. He scored a career-high 30 points against Washington State last Saturday … Read more
SANTA CLARA — Letters from concerned 49ers fans have been piling up in our social media mailbox, so let’s get around to answering them: When do you anticipate the Purdy deal being done? (@somesportstake) When do you see Purdy’s contract getting done? It seems like so much other business hinges on this issue. (@michael_budd) Both … Read more
Before turning 30, Charlotte Beecham had already established herself as a trend-setting designer. Having developed and fine-tuned her idea for Charlotte Simone while still a student at New York University, Beecham, who grew up in Hampstead, officially introduced the world to her playful take on outerwear accessories when she was just 24. Fashion it girls … Read more
A warm weekend after a big spring rain is the optimal time for a hike to one of the Bay Area’s waterfalls. The map above shows nine of them; more details in the stories linked at the end. 1/ Coal Creek. Round-trip hike of about 3 miles, starting from Skyline Boulevard. Heads up: The vista … Read more
Which hand blender is the best? From blending creamy soups to mixing up tasty smoothies, a hand blender is definitely one of the most versatile tools you can have in your kitchen. Unlike a countertop blender, you don’t have to bring your ingredients to a hand blender. Instead, you can place a hand blender in … Read more
Which indoor exercise bike is best? It can be difficult to find time to go to the gym, but indoor exercise bikes are an excellent option for exercising at home and achieving your health goals while saving the hassle and money it costs to go to a gym. It’s important to consider the kind of … Read more