Marvel is bringing back its Black, White & Bloodformat with a new four-issue limited series, Black Widow: Black, White & Red Room, arriving in December 2026. The series puts Natasha Romanoff, Black Widow, and Yelena Belova, White Widow, in the spotlight while exploring the sinister Red Room program that helped turn them into deadly operatives.
Each issue will feature three stories: one starring Natasha, another featuring Yelena, and a third exploring the Red Room and the characters whose lives it shaped.
It’s not easy keeping track of all the pop-ups and limited- time-only happenings the NYC art scene, but when your timing is right, the payoff is excellent. For just ten days in September (the 10th through 20th), something very shiny and decidedly surreal took up residence on NYC’s High Line. auruBOROS — Urban Memory and Collective Dream, a monumental inflatable sculpture commissioned by Bulgari, twisted its way across a section of the elevated park directly under The Standard hotel, turning an already visually interesting stretch of Manhattan into something that felt otherworldly.
Jean Grey is coming home — and apparently, she’s bringing the Phoenix with her. Marvel has announced JEAN GREY, a new five-issue limited comic book series written by X-Men writer Jed MacKay with art by Rogê Antônio. The series launches in November 2026 and picks up directly from the events of DNX, Marvel’s upcoming X-Men and Fantastic Four crossover.
After her recent intergalactic adventures as Phoenix, Jean returns to Earth only to discover that the world of the X-Men has changed dramatically in her absence. The fallout from DNX will leave the team in a very different place, while Jean herself must deal with the immense — and potentially dangerous — power of the Phoenix burning inside her. Continue reading Jean Grey Returns to Earth in New Marvel Solo Series→
While wandering through the Chelsea Gallery district recently, I stopped by Pace Gallery on West 25th Street and headed up to the outdoor terrace. There, overlooking the eastern skyline with the Hudson River just beyond, I encountered a remarkable sculpture of two young men standing together in a close embrace, while each man wears a virtual reality headst. Call this a different kind of public art!
Entitled Close, this 2025 sculpture is by the Scandinavian artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset, and it is carved entirely from white marble. At more than five feet tall, the figures are life-size enough to feel like actual people sharing an intimate moment, which makes the VR headsets all the more intriguing.
The thrill of a creative journey is undeniable, right? That promise of new sights to sketch, fresh experiences to journal about, and unfamiliar streets to photograph is totally what fuels our passion for travel.
But let’s be honest, the actual getting there, and those hours spent hunched over a notebook in a charming but uncomfortable cafe, can leave our bodies feeling a bit less than inspired. A sore back, a stiff neck, or aching wrists can quickly drain all that creative energy.
Traveling smart isn’t just about planning your itinerary; it’s also about figuring out how to protect your body along the way.
Packing Light, Packing Right
A comfortable trip really starts before you even step out the door. Hauling a heavy, poorly packed bag through airports and train stations is a huge culprit for travel aches. It’s super tempting to pack for every single “what if” scenario, but resisting that urge is your first big step against back and shoulder strain. Instead, focus on versatile clothes you can layer and try to stick to just two or three pairs of shoes. Continue reading Travel Smart: Protecting Your Body on Creative Journeys→
