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Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
New York to Welcome CANYON, a New Hub for Video, Sound and Performance Art
New York is getting another addition to its esteemed roll of arts institutions. Slated to open in 2026, CANYON marks a first for the city, transforming a long-vacant 40,000-square-foot commercial space into a hub for video, sound performances and durational art. Equal parts museum, performance venue and social space, CANYON promises to bring depth to new forms of art. The venue will feature evening-focused hours and cutting-edge technology tailored to immersive, screen-based storytelling — works 'resists the quick glance,' co-founder Joe Thompson described. Created by philanthropist Robert Rosenkranz and Thompson, who also serves as the founding director ofMASS MoCA, the institution, at its core, is a commitment to artists specializing in time-based mediums, wrestling with ideas of surveillance, artificial intelligence and climate anxiety. 'In a world where most people engage with information, memory and identity through screens, video has become the natural language of rising generations, and artists are using that language in profoundly inventive ways,' added Rosenkranz. The upcoming institution will call Lower East Side's Essex Crossing Affiliates Architecturehas been tapped to lead the building's transformation, which will feature 18,000 sq. feet of gallery space, a 60-foot-tall gathering space and a 300-seat performance hall for concerts, lectures and screenings.' The goal, according to Thompson, is a welcoming environment that 'feels more like a living room than a white cube,' with a focus on hospitality and atmosphere. Key cultural partners, such as Electronic Arts Intermix,Rhizomeand the ARChive of Contemporary Music, will also maintain a permanent presence within CANYON. While programming development is still underway, tentative plans include a retrospective of Japanese sound and media artistRyoji Ikeda, andWorldbuilding,the acclaimed video game-focused group show curated byHans Ulrich Obrist. As New York continues to push the boundaries of contemporary culture, CANYON positions itself as a future-facing space for the evolving language of contemporary art.
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
New Canyon smartwatch has 25 sports modes, is fully waterproof and, lasts up to 8 days between charges
CANYON has launched a new watch called the Smartwatch Otto SW-86. It's Italian-designed and features a unique, octagon-shaped bezel that's made from aluminium and is very lightweight, only 44mm in size, and is fully waterproof too. 2 The Canyon Smartwatch Otto SW-86 is available with different coloured straps Credit: Canyon 2 It comes with a USB charging cable and user guide Credit: Canyon It does all the regular things a watch does like tell the date and time, but it's also a smartwatch so packed with loads of modern features. The Smartwatch Otto SW-86 can receive notifications on calls and messages, you just need to sync it with your smartphone. And once linked to your phone, you can control your music playback and camera via the watch's touchscreen and view the weather forecast. You can also receive push notifications from social media apps, and get calls and SMS messages right on the 360x360 resolution screen. Read more in Tech And if you don't like the watch face that it comes with you can choose from six different pre-installed ones, just hold down the watch face then swipe to choose a different design. Alternatively, you can use the Watch-Face Gallery on the Canyon Life App to choose from 380 different options. And as it's also a sports watch it comes with 25 sports modes. It can monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, sleep, count steps, and will remind you when it's time to hydrate and have a drink. Most read in the Irish Sun Plus, it has a built-in pedometer, burnt calories, and distance tracker and can monitor your sleep, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. But that's not all as the Smartwatch Otto SW-86 has a reminder for physical activity, and as mentioned earlier, it is completely waterproof thanks to its IP68 water rating, so suitable for swimming, wearing in wet weather or while rinsing and bathing. Canyon Smartwatch Otto SW-86 Key Facts: Case Material: Aluminium and Plastic Time Display: Digital Removeable strap: Yes Strap: White Silicone Strap Band Size: 260mm x 20mm Display Size: 1.30" Display Technology: LTPS Display Touchscreen: Yes Display Resolution: 360x360 Operating System: Android 8.0 and later (smartphones with BT 4.0+ and Google Play services support, Android GO has no notifications support) iOS 14.0 and later Warranty: 24 months Battery Capacity: 280 mAh Internal Memory Size: 192 KB And you don't have to charge it daily because the Smartwatch Otto SW-86 has a brilliant battery life, lasting up to 8 days in active mode. It costs €89.99 to buy in store from Tesco, but use your Clubcard for a special offer of just €49.99, saving you €40.
