As the second part of The Chi’s sixth season returns to Paramount+, native Chicagoan Rello met up with Hypebae to tour his favorite local spots in the city, including the communal hubs that have shaped his legacy in fine art and fashion.Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, artist, illustrator and philanthropist Rello (born Terrell Jones) has ambitiously navigated the intersection of fine art and streetwear. In 2006, he manned Hyde Park's Leaders 1354, a streetwear boutique and artist incubato...

Somerset House is writing a love letter to all things CUTE with its newest exhibition.Opening on January 24, the CUTE exhibition explores the presence of cuteness in pop culture and its undeniable pull on us. Somerset is bringing contemporary artists together from a variety of disciplines to navigate our relationship to the adorable aesthetic. In partnership with Sanrio, Somerset will also be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty -- the ultimate cute icon. Visitors will be able to imme...

Ace Hotel is reviving its Artist in Residence program, bringing back immersive art exhibitions designed to wow guests and amplify emerging creatives.Originally founded in 2014, the AIR initiative welcomed over 350 artists in the past decade, showcasing a myriad of creative disciplines. The innovative program is now relaunching worldwide as eight Ace locations across the global will be participating. The residencies will run on a quarterly basis with each artist displaying new work for more than ...

The Pirelli Calendar is back as the esteemed British publication has enlisted a star-studded cast featuring the likes of Naomi Campbell, Angela Bassett, Idris Elba and Amanda Gorman.The Pirelli calendar has been merging the art and fashion worlds together for the past 50 years and is now expanding its horizons even further, tapping Prince Gyasi as the calendar's photographer. Taking place in his hometown of Accra, Ghana as well as London, the latest edition captures a rich sense of community and...