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

Alexander and the cast of characters in his life have stirred the imaginations of artists throughout history and the world. Here John Steell’s “Alexander & Bucephalus” (1883, bronze), which stands outside Edinburgh’s City Chambers in Scotland, crystallizes the story of the preteen Alexander taming the rearing Bucephalus by recognizing the horse was afraid of his shadow and turning him so he couldn’t see it. | Photograph by Stefan Schäfer, Lich. He’s the subject of Netflix se

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

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

Wimbledon and the US Open—where tennis sets the stage, and everything else is the point. Every summer, two tournaments quietly take over the cultural calendar: the Wimbledon Championships in London, held each year from late June into early July, and the US Open in New York, which arrives at the end of August and carries into early September. On paper, they are simply two of the four Grand Slams. In reality, they operate as two very different social systems—each revealing as

On Mastery, Memory, and the Discipline of Taste Roar—low, constant, building. Seventy thousand people moving in unison, the energy rising and collapsing in waves. But behind a private suite door, something quieter—and far more deliberate—takes hold. A cork is eased from a bottle. Glasses are poured. A conversation begins—not about the score, but about origin, structure, time. This is not how anyone expects to experience an NFL stadium. And yet, this is exactly where Sandra

Have you ever dreamt being young and sunburned in the South of France—falling head over heels in love with someone impossibly beautiful, running with new friends along the Côte d’Azur, through lavender fields, and ending the day with lemon ice cream… or perhaps a bubbly glass of champagne? That is what Jacquemus transmits - especially during the Summer… image COURTESY OF David Luraschi AND JACQUEMUS FT LA BOMBA There is something enchanting about the rolling lavender fields

For nearly six decades, Ralph Lauren has not merely designed clothing; he has meticulously authored the visual lexicon of American style. From the rugged romance of the Mountain West to the crisp, unstudied elegance of coastal lighthouses and manicured polo fields, the brand has always operated as a cinematic celebration of national identity. Now, ahead of the United States’ historic 250th anniversary, Mr. Lauren’s enduring love letter to America is taking on its most literal

Jean Shafiroff, Antonella Bertello (Photo Credit: BFA / David Benthal) Jean Shafiroff and Antonella Bertello, owner of The Baker House 1650, welcomed guests to a Memorial Day weekend Social Summer Hour Soiree at the historic East Hampton inn. Held at The Baker House 1650, 181 Main Street, the gathering marked the unofficial start of the Hamptons summer season with cocktails, conversation and a relaxed garden-party spirit.The afternoon brought together friends, supporters and

The 2026 Met Gala explored “Costume Art,” positioning fashion as fine art and the body as canvas—where couture, culture, and identity intersected on one of fashion’s most iconic stages.

VIVANT's Unforgettable Summer Night in the Hamptons East Hampton, NY | July 26, 2025Summer nights—Hamptons air.VIVANT’s third annual summer celebration at the Baker House 1650 was nothing short of magical. Hosted in the heart of East Hampton, our event brought together an inspired mix of creatives, visionaries, and tastemakers for an evening rooted in connection, beauty, and soulful luxury. A Living Expression of the VIVANT Mission From the moment guests stepped through the i