1,000 Refugees Share Their Hopes and Dreams in Powerful Portrait Series [Interview]

Detail of images from 1000 Dreams, on display through May 11 at the Bronx Documentary Center. The refugee storytellers were mentored by Witness Change founder Robin Hammond as they produced their stories and portraits. Why do you think an exhibition like1000 Dreamsis important in today’s climate? Detail of images from “1000 Dreams,” on displaẏ through May 11 at the Bronx Documentary Center. So much of the media attention around migrants and refugees these days is negative....

April 16, 2025 · 12 min · 2458 words · Amy Jordan

Artist Transforms Discarded Books Into Mini Mountainous Sculptures

Livros 2, 2025. Artwork photography by Ivan Macedo Dias. All images Guy Laramee. “Livros 2,” 2025. Water-carved books, inks, pigments, acrylic sealer, and metal clip, 12.99 x 10.63 x 8.27 inches. Artwork photography by Ivan Macedo Dias. All images © Guy Laramée. Courtesy of JHB Gallery, New York. Courtesy of JHB Gallery, New York. Just as books hold knowledge, ancient mountains have their own stories to tell. For over two decades, interdisciplinary artistGuy Larameehas been exploring this concept with his ongoingBookwork....

April 16, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Mr. Jason Howard DVM

New 3D Scans of the Titanic Reveal the Most Detailed Look at the Ship in Its Final Moments

Back in 2022, filmmaker Anthony Geffen and his team embarked upon a journey off the coast of Newfoundland. More than 1,500 of its 2,200 passengers and crew died, and only about 700 people were ultimately rescued. During an analysis period lasting nearly two years, pivotal revelations about the Titanic emerged. The RMS Titanic departing Southampton on April 10, 1912. (Photo viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) As soon as I saw the Titanic digital twin images, Stephenson toldNational Geographic, I could tell....

April 16, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Barbara Mendez

Scientists Develop Antiviral Chewing Gum Fighting Up to 95% of Flu and Herpes Virus Transmission

The researchers, led by Henry Daniell and featuring collaborators in Finland, published their findings inMolecular Therapy. This protein binds to viruses, preventing them from spreading further. The gum was prepared as a clinical-grade drug and was found to be safe per FDA specifications. Photo: NewAfrica/Depositphotos Controlling transmission of viruses continues to be major global challenge, says Daniell. Photo: Towifqu/Depositphotos Photo: nahhan/Depositphotos Lablab beans. (Photo: jianghongyan/Depositphotos)

April 16, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Jeffrey Nguyen

U.S. Town Paints “Calming” Squiggly Lines on Road To Stop Speeding

In a small Pennsylvania town, an unusual solution to speeding has recently been implemented. A seemingly problematic road in Montgomery Township doesnt have straight lines dividing its lanes anymoreit now has squiggly lines. Perhaps thats why the post prompted so much confusion, disbelief, and amusement. Was the road crew drunk while painting this? one user commented, while another added, Did nobody suggest speed bumps? Looks like you gave creative license to a class of kindergartners....

April 16, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Elaine Rice

Become a Pro at This Underrated Art Medium With These Online Art Classes

Theyre buildable, accessible, and even play well with other materials like paint and charcoal. With this course combination, youll be confidently creating realistic renderings in no time. Colored Pencil for Beginnersis the Academys newly launched course. It is taught by Matheus Macedo, an award-winning realistic pencil artist from Brazil. Macedos talent for realistic portraiture in graphite and colored pencil makes him the ideal teacher for this class. Lang is an award-winning artist who specializes in realistic architectural illustration....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Elizabeth Edwards

Charming Embroideries of Japanese Hiragana Illustrate the Many Words Formed by Each Character

Illustrator and embroidery artistTomoko Kubois stitching their way through the Japanese hiragana lettering system. Every bubble design features foods, animals, landscapes, and activities that begin with the chosen character. From a technical perspective, Kubo primarily uses satin stitch to depict the imagery within the letterforms. They are now working on So (). Illustrator and embroidery artist Tomoko Kubo is stitching their way through the Japanese hiragana lettering system.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Ashley Vargas

Salone del Mobile 2025: Designers Impress With Dynamic Sculptural Lighting Fixtures

Movement is also part of the intrigue for Moooi’sRaimond IIseries. First designed by Raimond Putts in 2009, these perfect spheres punctuated by LED lights continue to impress. As they twist and turn, the lights cast remarkable shadows, becoming a contemporary disco ball that mesmerizes. By working with individual designers, Moooi keeps its offerings fresh and innovative.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Susan Morrison

See What 1970s New York’s Pulsating Nightlife Looked Like in New Exhibition

I dont go out and take pictures. I take pictures where I go, she shares. Collectively, they celebrate the world of disco and its importance to American culture. “Dance Trio (Judi Jupiter Between JJ and Frankie),” Studio 54, NY, NY, July 1977 On the dance floor, Disco is a hymn for the freedom of expression. Incredibly, it’s only in the last 15 years that Meisler has begun showing her disco photos publicly....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Kerri Mcmillan

This LEGO Kaleidoscope Lets You Actually View Psychedelic Patterns

So far, the KaLEGOidoscope has been upvoted 2,355 times. To stay updated with the KaLEGOidoscope, you might also followMilan Sekiz on Instagram. Designer Milan Sekiz created the KaLEGOidoscope, a functioning kaleidoscope made entirely of LEGO bricks. you’re able to show your support for this project on the LEGO Ideas platform.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Michael Parker

Artist Turns Cardboard Scraps Into Sci-Fi Sculptures Inspired by Past Visions of the Future

Visual culture, however, offered an antidote. What gives you joy may do the same for someone else. To learn more about the artist, visitGreg Olijnyks website. “Dragonfly” (Photo: Griffin Simm) “Helibot” (Photo: Griffin Simm) “The Dream Factory” (Photo: Griffin Simm) “Fly” (Photo: Griffin Simm) “The Assembly Line” (Photo: Griffin Simm) “Structure of Unknown Purpose” (Photo: Griffin Simm) “Northern Passage” (Photo: Griffin Simm) “Ascension” (Photo: Griffin Simm) “Escher Cube” (Photo: Griffin Simm)...

April 14, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Michael Sharp

Astrophotographer Spends 20 Days Photographing the World’s Darkest Skies

AstrophotographerMihail Minkovrecently fulfilled a dream by journeying to some of the world’s darkest skies. Alongside these memorable images, Minkov also took home strong memories of the experience. Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flat, in particular, made a deep impression on the photographer. Words cannot do this place justiceit must be experienced, he tells My Modern Met. When it rains, the water doesnt seep into the salt but instead forms a mirror-like surface....

April 14, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · David Flores

Gravity-Defying Photos Capture the Human Body in Poetic Motion [Interview]

This conundrum doesnt concernMathieu Forget. Though captured in single, unmoving images, the energy and dynamism expressed by these figures is remarkably palpable. Based in Paris, Forget specializes in such gravity-defying photographs, in which he showcases his signature levitation technique. Movement is life, the artist adds. It represents energy, freedom, and infinite possibilities. Read on for our exclusive interview with the artist. You specialize in movement and levitation throughout your work....

April 14, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Stephen Crosby