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The main hall at Art Basel 2026 saw record attendance and a seismic shift in what collectors were buying
Culture Report

Art Basel 2026: The Year Everything Changed

How a generation of digital-native artists stormed the world's most prestigious fair

Alexandra Chen · 9 min read
The Metropolitan Museum of Art steps on the night of the 2026 Met Gala
The Red Carpet

Met Gala 2026: Every Look That Mattered

Thirty arrivals that defined fashion's biggest night under the theme 'Echoes of Tomorrow'

Alexandra Chen · 5 min read
A curated selection from a private European collection spanning five decades
The Collector

The Collector's Eye: A Beginner's Guide to Vintage Watches

Why the smartest investment you make this year might tick

David Harrington · 6 min read
The Metropolitan Museum staircase, transformed for the 2026 Gala
Inside the Party

Inside the Met Gala 2026: The Night Fashion Held Its Breath

Deconstructed couture, political statements, and one unforgettable entrance — our man on the carpet reports

Marcus Webb · 7 min read
Our ten essential reads for the summer of 2026
The VL List

The Summer Reading List: Ten Books for the Longest Days

Our culture editor picks the novels, memoirs, and essay collections to carry to the coast

Alexandra Chen · 6 min read