A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has achieved a new auction record after “Gus” sold for $50.1 million USD at Sotheby’s New York. The sale exceeded its pre-auction estimate of $20 million–$30 million USD, making it the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction. Named after South Dakota rancher Gary “Gus”…

High Line Art has opened public voting for the next generation of large-scale commissions for the Plinth, unveiling 62 artist proposals that could occupy the landmark public art site in 2029 and 2030. The initiative invites audiences to help shape the future of one of New York City’s most prominent…

Australian interiors studio YSG has completed the renovation of The Gentleman, a 95-square-metre apartment in a 1929 Art Deco building in Sydney’s Redfern neighbourhood. The redesign restores original architectural features while introducing warm materials, chamfered forms and contemporary interventions tailored to its owners. Occupying a high-ceilinged residence overlooking the Sydney…

Contemporary artist George Condo has renewed his partnership with Hauser & Wirth, marking a return to the international gallery less than a year after ending a six-year collaboration. Alongside the announcement, Hauser & Wirth confirmed that it will present major solo exhibitions by Condo at its Paris and Palo Alto…

Architecture studio BoND has completed the interiors for Saint, a private sauna and cold-plunge destination in Chelsea, New York, using what the practice describes as “the logic of a bento box” to maximise functionality within a compact footprint. Located on West 29th Street, Saint was conceived by co-founders Alex Feldman…

Fragrance and skincare brand Costa Brazil has opened its flagship retail space at Hudson Yards in New York City, unveiling an interior created in collaboration with Alexander May Studio. The new store translates founder Francisco Costa’s design sensibility into a physical environment that combines contemporary retail with Brazilian art, craft…

As part of Gaudí Year 2026, Casa Batlló in Barcelona has opened Gaudí-Miró-Gomis: Deconstructed, a new exhibition examining the creative relationships between architect Antoni Gaudí, artist Joan Miró and photographer Joaquim Gomis. Curated by Joana Seguro and Ester Ramos, the presentation combines sculpture, photography, sound and digital installations to explore…