THE SURREALIST WHO REFUSED TO BE A MUSE Jacqueline in Cannes, 1952. In the background is Picasso’s poster for the Vallauris exhibition in 1951 She was admired as a beauty, mythologized as André Breton’s great love, and nearly erased as an artist. Jacqueline Lamba spent her life resisting the roles others wrote for her, and painting a world of light entirely her own. “If I had been less beautiful, I would have been a better painter.” Jacqueline Lamba understood the danger of b

A $200,000 gift to the Museum, a milestone anniversary, and three marquee speakers headline the 2026–27 calendar. Artist and speaker Caroline Boykin, Moderator Sybil Wornall, Artist and speaker Inslee Faris courtesy of the Mint Museum In a year when The Mint Museum turns 90, its most devoted champions have given the occasion a fitting start. At its Fall Membership Meeting, the Mint Museum Auxiliary announced a $200,000 donation to the Museum for fiscal year 2027, made possibl

The Handbags of Judith Leiber to open October 24 at The Mint Museum - The exhibition showcases more than 100 iconic handbags celebrating the artistry, innovation, and legacy of fashion designer Judith Leiber Judith Leiber, Inc. (United States, 1963-). "Pink Ringaling Rotary Phone Minaudiere (detail)," c. 2013, silver-plated brass, Swarovski crystals, leather, semiprecious cabochon stones. Gift of the family of Vicki and Jim Mills. 2025.34.102 The Mint Museum will present Bri

In Party Crasher, photographer Nick Mele sends a horse through a formal dinner, revealing a world where tradition, absurdity and deeply personal taste coexist. Photography by Nick Mele At first glance, everything appears perfectly civilized. A table has been set with flowers, candelabras and wine. The guests are dressed for dinner at a farm in Virginia. Then a horse and rider fly through the middle of it. The photograph, titled Party Crasher, is theatrical, elegant and comple

Through the Looking Glass Puts the Celebrated Artist’s Rabbits, Butterflies, Color and Diamond Dust Center Stage Hunt Slonem Blue Hutch (2025) Oil on Wood, 20” x 24” (Image Credit: Hunt Slonem) Hunt Slonem’s unmistakable universe of rabbits, butterflies, birds and brilliant color arrives at One Art Space in Tribeca this summer with “Through the Looking Glass,” an exhibition bringing together works that capture the repetition, movement and fascination with nature that have bec

Photo Credit: The Metropolitan Museum of Ar The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced its upcoming exhibition, A King’s Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie, a landmark presentation revealing the remarkable story behind the monumental carpets commissioned for the Louvre’s Grande Galerie, on view September 8, 2026–March 5, 2028 at The Met Fifth Avenue. In 1668, King Louis XIV and his chief minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, launched one of the most audacious decorative arts c

Corey Pemberton (American, 1990–). It’s warmer at home, 2018, mixed media on canvas. Collection of Joan Zimmerman. L2026.4.1 Corey Pemberton: Living Well on view September 19, 2026–January 31, 2027 at Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts The Mint Museum is pleased to present Corey Pemberton: Living Well, a solo exhibition featuring over 70 works by Los Angeles-based contemporary artist Corey Pemberton, on view September 19, 2026–January 31, 2027 at Mint Museum Up

1. Your body of work includes an extensive book catalog of novels, academic texts, a memoir, and more, presentations at conferences and universities, the creation of a dozen books series, an arts journal, a publishing imprint, blogs, and on and on. What have you learned about creativity? We all have unlimited creative potential. People often think it’s some kind of gift that some people have access to and others don’t. Creativity is available to everyone. Creativity relies on

Haaland carrying an orange and black Hermes HAC (Image Credit: Bildbyran Sipa USA AP) While jaw-dropping goals, unexpected tactical masterclasses, and stadium-shaking celebrations dominate the discourse of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament’s most fascinating style narrative is unfolding far from the pitch. Manchester City’s elite talisman and Norwegian powerhouse, Erling Haaland, has officially claimed the title of fashion’s favorite football icon. The 25-year-old strik

RH Chairman & CEO Gary Friedman with Hayley Atwell, Guy Ritchie, Bella Hunter Friedman, Emma Thynn, Henry Cavill, Theo James and Margot Robbie | Getty Images Tastemakers and influencers from the worlds of film, design, fashion, art, music, hospitality and business gathered to celebrate the unveiling of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The event was attended by guests including Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley, Theo James, Henry Cavill, Guy Ritchie,

La Fêlure by Charlotte Casiraghi Chanel ambassador, accomplished horsewoman, and member of Monaco's intellectual scene, the daughter of Caroline of Monaco and granddaughter of Grace Kelly is also a lover of philosophy. In her first solo book, based on a short story by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, she explores the boundaries and rough edges of the crack. "I have often been reduced to an image on glossy paper, to a life of dreams and privileges. It can be summed up in a few photos

Charlotte, North Carolina (June 3, 2026)—The Mint Museum is proud to debut two new exhibitions in fall 2026 focused on the talent of two artist. The first exhibition, Corey Pemberton: Living Well, opens September 19 at Mint Museum Uptown, and features mixed-media works by Los Angeles-based contemporary artist Corey Pemberton. The second exhibition, Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber, opens October 24 at Mint Museum Randolph, features fashion-forward designs by

Every May, a small crescent of the French Riviera transforms into the undisputed center of the cultural universe. To call the Festival de Cannes a mere "film festival" is like calling a vintage Bordeaux "just fermented juice." It is an alchemy of high art and high fashion—a ten-day fever dream where the cinematic stakes are as high as the six-inch stilettos navigating the cobblestones of the Croisette. Here, the convergence of cinema and style isn’t just an aesthetic choice;

Image by Annie Watt Agency The 2026 Lenox Hill Spring Gala proved once again that high-end design is at its best when fueled by a philanthropic spirit. As a media sponsor, we were captivated by the sheer scale of imagination on display, where the city’s top visionary designers turned the ballroom into a sprawling gallery of immersive tablescapes. Each setting told a unique story through avant-garde florals and bespoke textures, creating a vibrant atmosphere that celebrated bo

For decades, America was greeted each morning by Joan Lunden, a pioneering journalist whose warmth and intelligence helped redefine broadcast television. Her new memoir, Joan: Life Beyond the Script, reveals a story far richer than what many think they know from her decades as a public person. In this candid conversation, Lunden reflects on reinvention, health advocacy, caregiving, and the courage to evolve at every stage of life. Lunden says the decision to write the memoir

Invitation designed by Aldous Bertram New York, NY — Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is pleased to announce its 2026 Spring Gala , Once Upon a Dream. The Gala will take place on T hursday, April 30, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Wilkinson Global Asset Management . Lindsey Coral Harper and Harry Heissmann will serve as Design Chairs. Renowned as one of New York’s most imaginative and joyful design ev

The Charlotte Museum of History will debut its most ambitious exhibition to date, “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition,” opening to the public on Tuesday, April 14. This groundbreaking national exhibition uses video game technology to immerse visitors in the defining moments that shaped the nation and its ideals of freedom and liberty. Making its East Coast debut in Charlotte, the exhibition will be on view at the museum until April 2027, and is the only opportuni

The Human Side of Hospitality at Delamar Southport At Delamar Southport, many guests return not just for the beautiful waterfront setting or refined comfort of the hotel, but for something increasingly rare in hospitality — familiarity. They are greeted by faces they recognize, by staff who remember their preferences, and by a feeling that their stay is personal rather than transactional. Much of that atmosphere traces back to General Manager Mariya Sytnyk, whose steady leade

The Mint Museum proudly announces the opening of Recent Acquisitions, an exhibition showcasing more than 50 remarkable works of art acquired in the past year. This exhibition will be on view from March 14 to July 19, 2026, at Mint Museum Uptown. The Mint Museum’s diverse collection spans centuries and disciplines, encompassing craft, design, fashion, African art, photography, decorative arts, contemporary, and American art. Each year, the collection continues to expand, thank

On fame, freedom, and the quiet discipline of creating work that serves something larger than the self. Richard Grieco speaks with a calm, deliberate steadiness that feels earned rather than cultivated. Widely recognized for his breakout role as Detective Dennis Booker on 21 Jump Street —a performance that propelled him into the cultural spotlight and made him one of the most visible young actors of the late 1980s—Grieco rose quickly during an era when television stars became