May 2026

One of L.A.’s most unique (and redeeming) qualities is its close proximity to the beach, desert, wine country, mountains and everything in between. Living in this coastal SoCal city means being able to hop in the car and transport yourself to an entirely new world in less than three hours—a much-appreciated perk when you’re paying […]

A fiery sunset ignited the sky above the Whitney Museum of American Art on Tuesday (May 19), as a vibrant mix of artists and industry insiders gathered for the 2026 Whitney Gala. A cornerstone of New York’s arts and philanthropy calendar, this year’s fundraiser gala honored contemporary visual artist Julie Mehretu, Whitney board chair Fern

It’s not often in Cannes that a filmmaker talks about his own resurrection—literally. “Three years ago, I died,” Nicolas Winding Refn told a black-tie audience after they cheered at the premiere of his latest film, Her Private Hell. “I was dead for 25 minutes. And that changes you.” The Danish director, who nabbed Cannes’ Best