John Galliano, the controversial fashion designer, pulled out of his upcoming exhibition at The Met, much to the relief of many. Meanwhile, artist Alex Katz, now 99, keeps creating, encouraging others to 'get outside yourself and move.' A 25-year-old in Chicago reflects on his evening plans, finding peak happiness in simple pleasures. The Met's upcoming exhibition on Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock is a reminder to look beyond the obvious.

Elsewhere, the British Museum hosts Peter Thiel, prompting concerns, while thieves make off with a necklace from Vienna. Demolitions in Tbilisi and a new exhibition celebrating Snoopy showcase the diverse and often quirky world of art. In a lighter note, Jennifer Higgie’s novel on Richard Dadd provides a fresh perspective, and Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez’s performance challenges our technology obsession.

Hakim Bishara, editor-in-chief, muses on his first year and the peaks of daily life. Whether it’s the warmth of the sun or the company of friends, there’s always something to be grateful for. The challenges of the day, like a hostile barista, make these moments all the more precious.