Sotheby’s New York stages a landmark auction of Louis Poulsen’s most rare lighting.

Until Dec. 12 Sotheby’s New York will showcase twelve rare Louis Poulsen lamps by Danish designer Poul Henningsen, in celebration of the brand’s 150th anniversary. The auction’s highlights include the PH Spiral Pendant, whose value is estimated at $100,000–$150,000, and other historically significant pieces that exemplify Henningsen’s pioneering approach to lighting design.  

A new exhibition at Cristina Grajales gallery keeps Fernando Bengoechea’s art alive.

Nate Berkus has co-curated “Woven Together: Reflections,” an exhibition at Cristina Grajales Gallery in Tribeca, showcasing works by his late partner, Fernando Bengoechea, and Fernando’s brother, Marcelo. The show highlights Fernando’s pioneering woven photographic paper technique alongside Marcelo’s continuation of the practice, accompanied by personal mementos from Berkus and select gallery pieces. 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveils renderings for its expansion by Frida Escobedo.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has unveiled concept art for a $550 million modern and contemporary art wing, designed by Frida Escobedo and slated to open in 2030. Spanning 126,000 square feet, the wing will house 70,000 square feet of gallery space, featuring masterpieces like Leonard Lauder’s Cubist collection while prioritizing accessibility improvements.

Minseok Choi and Jang Doyeong won the Museum of Emotions architecture competition.

The fifth Museum of Emotions architecture competition, organized by Buildner, challenged participants to design a museum exploring emotional dualities like joy and fear through purely visual presentations. First-place winners Minseok Choi and Jang Doyeong created Beautifully Cruel, which juxtaposes a dynamic, nature-infused exterior with a stark, introspective interior, emphasizing the interplay between architecture, human emotion, and ecological awareness. 

Prolific poet, activist, and author Nikki Giovanni has died in Virginia at the age of 81.

Nikki Giovanni, a groundbreaking poet, activist, and icon of the Black Arts Movement, passed away at 81 due to lung cancer complications. Celebrated for her evocative works on race, politics, and love, she captivated audiences with performances blending the rhythm of jazz and blues with her charismatic delivery. A pioneer beyond the confines of the movement, she drew acclaim from college students, inmates, and sold-out crowds at iconic venues, inspiring generations with powerful works like Ego-Tripping.

Today’s attractive distractions:

Jacquemus hosts bingo night in the former French Communist Party headquarters.

Here’s why graphic designers are getting into typographic design.

In January, Uniqlo will open its collaboration archives to shoppers in Japan.

Sophia Amoruso reflects on the legacy, loss, and death of the Girlboss archetype.