The Art of Clean Up

A collection of artist Ursus Wehrli's neat and tidy compositions

From Swiss artist Ursus Wehrli comes “The Art of Clean Up: Life Made Neat and Tidy,” a collection of everyday objects that have been obsessively organized into systematic still lifes. Wehrli shows off his penchant for comedy and color composition in the series, which is a follow-up to his earlier book “Tidying Up Art.” His meticulous reconfigurations range from meals to plants to groups of …

Test Drive: Mini Paceman

Bring your friends and set the tone for the ultimate joy ride in this sport utility coupe

Driving a Mini Cooper is like driving a go-kart from the future, and quite possibly one that was designed by inhabitants of the moon. As we whipped around the one-lane road in the mountains comprising idyllic Ponce, Puerto Rico, it became immediately clear that even the Paceman—Mini’s seventh addition to the family and the largest model to date—keeps with the original’s rally car stance, almost …

Word of Mouth: San Juan

Puerto Rico and its bounty of historic sites, stunning coastlines and friendly locals

As soon as you touch down in San Juan, warm vibes greet your face. From the sun beaming down to the super hospitable locals, Puerto Rico’s capital is a refreshing welcome to anyone escaping the winter doldrums or seeking to learn more about the city’s historic port, which was once the main gate for entering the New World. Americans don’t even need a passport to …