As the country’s first modern andcontemporary artmuseum, it serves an important need. And by focusing on Turkish art, it highlights the country’s artistic innovations. Piano is no stranger todesigning museums. Photo: Cemal Emden, courtesy of Istanbul Modern The Whitney Museum and the Centre Pompidou are among his notable works. I was fortunate to experience Renzo Pianos extraordinary building, Istanbul Modern, in person, says Kim. I knew it was special when I saw photos of it and it exceeded my expectations in real life....

During the winter months, theres perhaps nothing better than warming up with a hot beverage. This is something theUnemployed Philosophers Guildknows well. The magic only occurs once a hot beverage is poured in. Though depicted as nude in their original artworks, the mugs 13 featured subjects don a variety of garments. Without a hot beverage, the mug simply reproduces a portrait of our galaxy set against a black background. The Unemployed Philosophers Guild also caters to pop cultural phenomena....

These characters are known asyuru-chara, and their visibility truly helps raise brand awareness in an amusing way. Beyond their adorable faces, one of their most eye-catching elements is their plumpness. Fortunately, this often leads to incredibly funny footage of these characters struggling to simply go through a door. When manga artist Jun Miura coined the termyuru-charain the early 2000s, he also outlined somerequirementsfor these characters. Scroll down to check out some funny videos and images of Japanese mascots hilariously stuck in various infrastructure....

Switzerland by Gavin Spooner. Through their work, these niche photographers prove the powerful visual storytelling possibilities that infrared photography provides. What changes when we switch to infrared, and which things remain constant? “Switzerland” by Gavin Spooner. 1st Place, Landscape Infrared What beauty lies in the light that our eyes cant see? What do new perspectives show us about our world that only photography can capture? Our contest isnt just about capturing images; its about discovering new ways to see the world....

The decision came after the loss of his daughter, Sarah, to kidney disease. I donated a kidney because a kind stranger donated one to my daughter. Sarah had been battling congenital nephrotic syndromea rare and complex kidney diseasealong with other health challenges since birth. Despite his personal hardships, Emmot didnt hesitate to help out another girl in need. Ever since his daughters diagnosis, Emmott has been working to raise funds forTheodora Childrens Charity....

Horse trainerJake Harvathhas been passionate about animals for as long as he can remember. And this has translated into him, and his three horses, taking a 6,000-mile adventure across 25 states. Where does your love of horses stem from? By the time I was 12, I couldn’t get enough of being around them. What gave you the idea for the Year of the Mustang? It wasn’t really one thing. This, however, brought me to the idea of doing my own trip....

Five pieces remain missing, however, one was recently discovered in an unsuspecting familys home. Lost for nearly 200 years, this is the first Lewis Chessman to be discovered since 1831. The newly discovered piece is a wardera 3.5-inch (8.8 cm) figure carved from walrus ivory. Photo: Adamcoulson viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 4.0) When the familys grandfather passed away, his daughter inherited the chess piece. She believed that it was special and thought perhaps it could even have had some magical significance....

Self Portrait ArtistJodie Herrerahas devoted her practice to telling the stories of women she regards as unsung heroes. Rather than focusing on their hardships, Herrera depicts them from a standpoint that radiates admiration. While putting a spotlight on these women, Herrera’s artistic choices remain deeply personal. “Self Portrait” In addition to being visually stunning, theres so much depth and meaning to her artwork. In Herrera’s work, the plight of a woman is the struggle of all....

Wind Play For Armenian artistKaren Akhikyan, wire is not a rigid or static medium. What makes these fluid forms even more impressive is the fact that Akhikyan is self-taught. Her hands grip the ends of her dress, the fabric rolling from her body like waves. “Wind Play” This is a sculpture in motion, and showcases Akhikyans skillful hand when it comes to wire and metals. Another sculpture,Wind Play, is similarly expressive....

Puente de plata, 2024 To achieve hyperrealism in a painting, an artist must display confidence in texture. Without it, the canvas could appear flat, dull, and even uninviting. Living and working in Madrid, Santin specializes in paintings of ornamental rugs. “Puente de plata,” 2024 He builds layer upon layer. To discover more about the artist, followAntonio Santin on Instagram. Rocamadour (detail) Aldealengua, 2024 Yuncler, 2024 Related Articles: “Momo,” 2024 “Momo,” 2024 (detail)...

South African sculptorDaniel Popperhas been busy. Popper finished out 2024 withAeonium, a 16-foot-tall sculpture inspired by the rosette-shaped form of the Aeonium succulent. Installed at EDC Orlando, the sculpture shows a woman covered in succulents. The plants, with their large waxy leaves, creep up her torso and cover her eyes. At night, the piece takes on a different guise. According to the studio, this interplay of light and form is intended to evoke the resilience of nature....

Combining surrealism and whimsy, these pieces evolve over time as seasons and weather change. Even prior toBroken Landscape, nature has played a fundamental role in Laitinen’s art. There was a lot of space, and there were a lot of material I could use. They are not necessarily telling about the nature. Scroll down to see more from theBroken Landscapeseries, and followAntii Laitinen on Instagram. Multidisciplinary artist Antti Laitinen is known for his land art inspired by the Finnish countryside....

Photo: Alex_Vinci/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual Mambo the sun fish.) At first, the staff couldnt determine the cause of his strange behavior, despite experimenting with different approaches. Initially skeptical, the aquarium staff doubted the fishs loneliness. Photo: Alex_Vinci/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual Mambo the sun fish.) Real staff members also took the time to wave at Mambo to try and raise his spirits. Much to their surprise, Mambo appeared to be in good health the very next day....