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The Asian Art Market Is Thriving — Meet The Man Behind Its Boom

As chairman of Phillips Asia, Jonathan Crockett is helming the organization’s successful expansion of auction houses into the Asian market—and putting it on the art-world map

Inside Architect Javier Campos’ Nature-Forward Mexico Oasis

Biophilic architecture is reshaping the way we build, weaving nature into our homes and cities to boost well-being and sustainability—and Vancouver’s Javier Campos is ahead of the curve

Exploring Emerging Wine Regions Around the World, From Uruguay to China

These countries are producing unique bottles and reshaping the global wine map

Drawing Outside the Lines: How Zoe Si is Changing the Face of Cartooning

The artist and Pulitzer Prize nominee has become one of the few women of colour carving space for new voices in an industry that rarely makes room

Status Symbols Are Changing — & So Are The Ways We Show Them Off

Traditional markers of wealth have become more accessible, so the rich have found a new way to show off their social position

The UAE’s Latest Venture Might Surprise You

With the news that a new Wynn Resort in Ras Al Khaimah will include a casino, the conservative-leaning United Arab Emirates is on the cusp of a bold new era of tourism—and potentially a legal and cultural shakeup. Here’s why regulators think it’s worth it

Saudi Arabia’s Artistic Renaissance: How the Kingdom is Becoming a Global Art Hub

With splashy biennials, star-studded exhibitions and billion-dollar investments, the region is gearing up to be quite the industry competitor

This All-Women’s Wrestling League Is Big Business

Sukeban, an all-women’s wrestling league, is slamming into world domination — and about to become your new obsession

Meet The Canadian Founder Changing The Future of Computing

As the founder of quantum computing company Xanadu, entrepreneur Christian Weedbrook is on a mission to decode the quantum world—and build machines that can do what today’s computers never could

Plant-Based Meals Are No Longer Just Necessity or Tradition, but a Choice

With the rise of mammoth brands like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, plant-based proteins have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. While brands have moved beyond veggie patties to “burgers that bleed” in an attempt to imitate animal protein, not all brands are focused on one-to-one replacements.  Some, like Prime Roots and TiNDLE, are taking a different…

Why Is Yuzu Having a Moment?

The vibrant and fragrant fruit is rare and hard to find, making it all the more valuable.