
How Does 74-Year-Old Painter Lari Pittman Work? ‘Monastically and Desperately and Cluelessly’
Ahead of his latest show at Lehmann Maupin, the Los Angeles-based artist reflects on his late mother’s influence, his husband’s approval, and why the art world needs more critics like fashion’s Cathy Horyn.
By Schuyler Daffey
October 26, 2026
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Power Advisors 2026
To create CULTURED’s 2026 list of Power Advisors, we consulted reporters, gallerists, art fair executives, and collectors from around the globe. These professionals are behind many of the world’s most influential collections.
The 2026 CULT100
What does it mean to shape culture when society is more atomized than ever? The honorees of this year’s CULT100 list present a hundred different answers.
Young Writers 2026
What is the future of literature? And who is shaping it? Our inaugural Young Writers list, developed in collaboration with Montblanc, presents 10 authors, and 10 answers to the burning questions confronting the next generation.






















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