We’re looking ahead to our upcoming coverage of this year’s instalment of the Marrakech Biennale called Not New Now (لا جديد الآن in Arabic; Quoi de neuf là in French), curated by Reem Fadda, running for a full 11 weeks, from February 24 to May 8, 2016. That means you have a big window for viewing it. This rich cultural destination makes use of heritage sites for its installations and site-specific commissions, and includes events at many free public spaces. Get ready for provocative dialogue about newness, decolonization, and cultural resistance, animated by performances, readings, exhibits, panels, and beautiful people.—Stanley Moss, Travel Editor
News in brief: Susan Sarandon for L’Oréal; Toxit’s hand-made sunglasses; lecture by fashion historian at Massey University
Indulging in the arts at Lincoln Center: La vie parisienne and Dragon Boat Racing