Art
February 17, 2025

Felix Art Fair 2025 Preview: Iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Opens Its Doors for Intimate Art Fair in LA

Los Angeles is one of the most thriving art markets in the world, merging laid-back vibes with an exciting creative scene. Felix Art Fair, one of the top contemporary art fairs in Southern California, draws from this unique mix. Filling The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, one of the most iconic buildings in Los Angeles, with art, Felix Art Fair boasts a relaxed atmosphere that fosters conversation, collaboration, and community under the bright sun of Southern California.

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Architecture
February 15, 2025

2025 Burning Man Temple Draws From Kintsugi and Volcanic Rock To Mix Strength and Fragility

Every year, Burning Man reaches its emotional conclusion when the Temple, the structure at the spiritual and geographical center of the festival, is set on fire. For the 2025 edition of Burning Man, this sweeping shelter will be designed by Spanish architect Miguel Arraiz, who found inspiration in the natural elements of the Black Rock Desert for his creation.

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Architecture
February 14, 2025

Mirrored Concert Hall Reflects the Sands of the Saudi Desert

When charged with building a concert hall that would become a landmark in the oasis of AlUla, Giò Forma Architects operated under a simple guiding principal—”if a building can not compete with the landscape it should enhance it.” And thus, the mirrored Maraya Concert Hall was born. Opened in 2019, the building is both functional and aesthetically breathtaking thanks to an exterior clad in 9,740 square meters (approximately 104,840 square feet) of mirrors.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.