Disco Ball Animal Sculptures Bring Sparkling Glamour to Every Room

Spinning disco balls lit up every 70s party. Ginestet sells his custom work onEtsyand ships his sparkling sculptures all over the world. Its no surprise that many of his delighted customers have leftshiningreviews. One person writes, I absolutely love my disco goose, he is beautiful. London-based artist Nicolas Ginestet (of DiscoHeads) reimagines the disco ball with his dazzling animal sculptures. Watch how these disco animals transform entire rooms into mesmerizing, light-filled environments fit for a party....

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Kathy Martinez

LA Art Show’s 30th Anniversary Edition Celebrated the City’s Resilience Following Wildfires

The fairs opening night similarly emphasized the destruction wrought by Januarys firestorms. Vargas later painted a monumental live mural titledHEROESintheir honor. My Modern Met had the chance to discover all that the fair had to offer as well. Leo Chiachio & Daniel Giannone We encountered Viktor FresosBirth of Niemand, a series of white sculptures resembling babies with puckered faces. Robert Vargas My Modern Met was also on-site, capturing the fair’s most unforgettable moments....

February 27, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Joseph Daniels

La guía de arte + cultura de My Modern Met para visitar Estambul

Foto: praewa_koreashopping/Depositphotos Ubicada en los limites de Europa y Asia,Estambules una ciudad llena de historia. Fundada por los griegos durante la epoca bizantina, Estambul es un vibrante tapiz de culturas. Si amas la historia y el arte, Estambul es un destino ideal. Foto: praewa_koreashopping/Depositphotos Gracias a Turkish Airlines, recientemente tuvimos la oportunidad de pasar unos dias en la ciudad. El hotel cuenta con servicios como spa y gimnasio, e incluso admite mascotas....

February 27, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Kristen Brown

Meet Neo the Humanoid Robot That Can Do All of Your Household Chores

These days, technology is evolving so fast its hard to keep up. One company leading the charge is Norwegian robotics firm1X, known for its fully autonomous humanoid robots. 1X was founded with a mission to create robots that coexist with humans and elevate humanity. NEO has a similar range of motion to us humans. Thanks to its integrated AI system and voice assistant, NEO can engage in fluid conversations. The home provides real-world context and the diversity of data needed for humanoids to grow in intelligence and autonomy....

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Mike Bell

RIP Roberta Flack: Legendary Genre-Bending American Singer Dies at 88

She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator. Photo: Roland Godefroy viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 3.0) As an educator, Flack taught music and English, taking posts in North Carolina and Washington. She performed both as a talented piano player accompanying other singers and performing on her own. Legendary R&B, soul, and jazz singer Roberta Flack has died at age 88. Photo: CMA-Creative Management Associates viaWikimedia Commons(Public domain)...

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Rebecca Harmon

Venice Kicks off Carnival With an Epic Water Parade on the Grand Canal

When you think of Carnival in Venice, elaborate masks and costumes most surely come to mind. It was all part of a water parade that opened two weeks of Carnival festivities. The Pantegana leads the charge, with about a hundred boats moving behind it toward the Rialto Bridge. This beautiful celebration of Carnival is also one that spotlightsvoga alla veneziana. Venice kicked off its 2025 Carnival with an epic water parade on the Grand Canal....

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Devon Guerra

Art Institute of Chicago Receives Monumental Donation of French Masterpieces

Installation view from French Neoclassical Paintings from The Horvitz Collection, at the Art Institute of Chicago, 2024. This isnt the AICs first encounter with the Horvitzes. To learn more, visit theArt Institute of Chicago website. Installation view from “French Neoclassical Paintings from The Horvitz Collection,” at the Art Institute of Chicago, 2024. The gift is also accompanied by a substantial financial component to ensure the preservation of these masterpieces. Related Articles: Installation view from “French Neoclassical Paintings from The Horvitz Collection,” at the Art Institute of Chicago, 2024....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · David Nichols

Feria Material: Thriving Mexico City Art Fair Welcomes 18,000 Visitors From Around the World

Mexico City Art Week was full of spirited projects, aiming to bring together emerging artists and new audiences. Among the most compelling of them wasFeria Material, also known as Material Art Fair. This event goes beyond being a place to simply buy and sell art. It serves as a platform that fosters dialogue around creating and supporting art. Feria Material celebrated its 11th edition from February 6 to 9 in Mexico City’s Expo Reforma....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Clayton Marquez

Museo Frida Kahlo: La famosa “Casa Azul” ofrece un vistazo al proceso creativo de la pintora mexicana

Tambien hay muchas fotografias reveladoras, una tradicion establecida por Guillermo, padre de Kahlo y fotografo reconocido. El museo tampoco teme abordar los problemas medicos de la artista. Si deseas visitar el Museo Frida Kahlo, puedes comprar tus entradas por internet. Foto: Eugene Kim / My Modern Met Para mas informacion, visita elsitio web del Museo Frida Kahlo. Foto: Eugene Kim / My Modern Met Foto: Eugene Kim / My Modern Met...

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Ian Clark

Photographer Offers an Intimate Glimpse Into the Private Lives of City Dwellers [Interview]

PhotographerGail Albert Halabanknows how to indulge a guilty pleasure. ThoughOut My Windowis certainly voyeuristic on the surface, its far from it in practice. At first, it almost feels invasive to encounter these photographs. Who are these people, and why have we been invited to witness their daily routines? Its this curiosity, however, that Albert Halaban hopes to evoke. In turn, a sense of connection is achieved. Selections fromOut My Windoware currently being showcased atGalerie XIIin Los Angeles....

February 26, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Travis Taylor

Researchers Discover the First Royal Tomb of an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh in Over a Century

Pottery shards from the royal tomb that helped with the identification process. In 1922, British archaeologists uncovered the royal tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun near Egypts Valley of the Kings. Since then, no such ancient tombs have been found around that areauntil now. Pottery shards from the royal tomb that helped with the identification process. Part of the ceiling was still intact: a blue-painted ceiling with yellow stars on it....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · David Watson

Sashiko Stitching: Learn How This Age-Old Mending Technique Can Give Your Favorite Garment a New Lease on Life

Do you get rid of it and make room for something new? This time-honored tradition uses the running stitch to reinforce and decorate an item of clothing or piece of fabric. After all, it needs sashiko because you wore it so much! Photo:sashiko stitch and patchbyHeather(CC BY 4.0) And it has another benefit:sustainability. Given the clothing industrys environmental impact, repairing the things we own is another way to honor the Earth....

February 26, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Jennifer Morales

Venice Carnival Unfolds With Striking Costumes and Incredible Spectacles

From traditional masks to innovative costumes, the Venetians know how to put on a show. Carnival in Venice is a tradition that dates back to the 11th century. Related Articles: 15 Beautiful Mardi Gras Masks to Celebrate Carnival in Style What is Mardi Gras? Photo: Carnevale di Venezia Photo: Carnevale di Venezia Photo: Carnevale di Venezia Photo: Carnevale di Venezia Photo: Carnevale di Venezia Photo: Carnevale di Venezia Photo: Carnevale di Venezia...

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Danielle Holland