Interview: Jeff Koons on His Exhilarating BMW 8 Series Collaboration and More

A hand-painted celebration of life, energy and mobility from the acclaimed fine artist

A work of art both inside and out, limited to 99 models worldwide, Jeff Koons‘ custom BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe exudes excitement. Known as The 8 X Jeff Koons, the vehicle incorporates playful hand-painted illustrations—from cartoon-like explosions to charming vapor-thrust clouds—all of which unite to lend the body a sense of animation and acceleration, even when it’s stationary. Inside, premium materials, primary colors and …

Grupo Gitano Opens Mexico City Pop-up for Zona Maco

The international hospitality group takes over a restaurant and club for brunch, dinner and dancing

From their seasonal outdoor concept in NYC to their beloved permanent establishments in Tulum and Miami, the international hospitality venture Grupo Gitano taps into the excitement of local environments to celebrate art and design, as well as food and drink. This week Gitano opened the doors to their first-ever pop-up in Mexico City, which accompanies the acclaimed international art fair Zona Maco. James Gardner, Grupo Gitano’s founder and CEO, …

Ruby Tingle: Flood

From multidisciplinary artist and performer Ruby Tingle, the experimental track “Flood” enchants with unexpected and atmospheric vocal dimension. The single will appear on Tingle’s debut solo EP, Lagoons, out 25 February on No Such Thing Records. Though Tingle describes her compositions on this release as “music from the swamp” (as the tracks have been inspired by her love of the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery’s …