ZoomArt

ZoomArt is a portable, miniature telescope that magnifies objects up to six times in size for ultra visibility. Whether you’re scoping out precious gems on Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, the finer details of a Hieronymus Bosch painting or just out to see the many facets of your favorite city in a new light, this monocular is designed to easily fit in your bag and can be …

Interview: Aaron De La Cruz

The San Francisco-based artist on his new Ace Hotel mural and embracing imperfections

by Eva Glettner Prolific artist Aaron De La Cruz was initially inspired to paint because he idolized his older brother. His now-signature style—which bounces from design, graffiti to illustration—is highly stylized and technical, blending influences from Mayan art to modern street stylings. While meticulously created, surprisingly, his large-scale murals are painted entirely freehand. The artist’s black and white silkscreened art graces the walls of Ace …

CitizenM Times Square Hotel

The brand's first American outpost for the mobile citizen continues to shake up the outdated hotel industry

When citizenM announced they were opening their first American outpost in Times Square, we were a bit skeptical. After a stay, however, we were happily proven wrong—they’ve created an oasis in the middle of one of the most chaotic places in the world. From the futuristic-looking rooms to the Google Earth-printed carpet, the free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel to the artwork-covered living room (their …