Art
October 15, 2025

Phillips Hosts Landmark Hong Kong Auction To Celebrate 10 Years in Asia

Phillips may have locations around the world, but it was only last month that it finally celebrated a decade of work in Asia. To mark this anniversary, the auction house decided to do what it does best: host a landmark art sale. On September 27 and 28, Phillips presented a sprawling array of modern and contemporary art in Hong Kong, realizing $28 million in sales across its evening and day auctions.

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Social Cause
October 15, 2025

Millionaire Heiress Donates 90% of Inheritance and Advocates for Others To Do the Same

Marlene Engelhorn is the Austrian-German heiress to a multimillion-euro fortune, inherited from her grandmother, who passed away in 2022. This fortune stems from Friedrich Engelhorn, who founded BASF, today’s largest chemical producer, and an ethically controversial company. Initially, the heiress wanted the Austrian government to apply a 90% tax on the inheritance. However, Austria got rid of its inheritance tax in 2008; so, instead, she donated it.

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Food Art
October 14, 2025

Japanese Bakery Reimagines Hokusai’s Iconic Art as Macarons Other Tasty Desserts

Hokusai’s The Great Wave of off Kanagawa, and the rest of the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji woodblock prints, have inspired artist across every single creative field. Now, its latest iteration falls in the realm of food art. Katanukiya, a Tokyo-based bakery, has announced two types of limited-edition desserts inspired by these timeless works of art.

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Street Photography
October 14, 2025

Illuminating Essence of New York City in the 1980s Captured in Vintage Color Photos

Photographer Jeff Rothstein is known for his timeless black-and-white street photography of New York City, which he’s been shooting since the late 1960s. However, the photographer’s work in color is equally revealing, showcasing a different side of the city he calls home. His vintage color photography, taken on color slide film from the 1980s to 1991, offers an interesting glimpse into Manhattan’s urban fabric.

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