Milan Design Week 2025: Google Teams up With Light Artist for Fascinating Interactive Installation

WithLucida, Turzcan hits on this theme with several veils of light that fill an enormous space. The result feels as though you are swimming in open air. Here, light doesnt serve to illuminate; it forms the very architecture of experience. Lucidabuilds on Turzcan’s decade-long experience experimenting with light, water, and sound. By interacting with these veils of light, visitors activate the sculpture in incredible ways. Here, light doesnt serve to illuminate; it forms the very architecture of experience....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Elizabeth Brown

New JR Exhibition Pairs Lithographs of Iconic Installations With Audio Testimonies

Installation view of JR: Through My Window at Underdogs Gallery in Lisbon, Portugal. As Underdogs Gallery seems to suggest, that message is often: Lets dream together. In this particular exhibition, dreaming together manifests itself in several different ways. Installation view of “JR: Through My Window” at Underdogs Gallery in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo: Bruno Lopes) Both projects honor their subjects, and view built environments as living canvases. Retour a la Caverneis an equally playful interpretation of city architecture....

April 10, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Larry Myers

Royal Meteorological Society Celebrates 10 Years of Incredible Weather Photography [Interview]

Evening Shower Over the Needles by Jamie Russell (UK). 2024 Third Place Overall. Ellie Cloud by Kathryn Parent (Canada). “Evening Shower Over the Needles” by Jamie Russell (UK). 2024 Third Place Overall. 2018 Public Favorite.We were in South Kansas when we saw this fantastic structured storm in the distance. Were proud of our Royal Charter and for being the only authority worldwide that can awardChartered Meteorologist status. We’re also leading conversations with government, policy makers, and organizations....

April 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1290 words · Colleen Jackson

Takashi Murakami Teams Up With CASETiFY To Create Vibrant Tech Accessories

Through this collaboration with CASETiFY, I wanted to witness a new world, Murakami said in a statement. Each carry-on can also be customized with personal initials. To learn more, visit theCASETiFY website. World-renowned artist Takashi Murakami has teamed up with CASETiFY to create a vibrant collection of tech accessories. Takashi Murakami:Website|InstagramCASETiFY:Website|Takashi Murakami x CASETiFY|Instagram My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by CASETiFY.

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Bruce Koch

UN Report Reveals Glaciers Are Melting at a Record Rate, Affecting Livelihood of Billions Worldwide

These issues will likely become exacerbated by the dwindling supply of melted snow and water from glaciers and mountains. TheUN World Water Development Report 2025says that developed countries are at risk, too. The Colorado River basin in the United States, for instance, has been in drought for 25 years. Ice floes on Jokulsarlon lake (Photo: dkaubo/Depositphotos) Climbing temperatures have generated more rain rather than mountain snow in terms of precipitation....

April 10, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Michael White

50 Years of Jamel Shabazz’s Documentary Photography on Display in the Bronx

A Great Day in Brooklyn, 2008. Now, an exhibition at theBronx Documentary Centerdisplays 50 years of those moments. From street fashion to family bonds to the criminal justice system, Shabazz has documented it all. “A Great Day in Brooklyn,” 2008. His knack for capturing the moment, even with complete strangers, and creating engaging imagery has never waned. Taken without judgment, his imagery gives equal treatment to people from all walks of life....

April 9, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Ian Martinez

Art Basel Hong Kong 2025: Celebrating Contemporary Asian Art With Strong Sales and Robust Programming

Last month was an artistic one for Hong Kong, with the 2025 edition ofArt Baseldescending upon the city. Monster Chetwynds surreal, site-specific installationLanternfly Balletwas also on display for the third year in a row. Gallerists and collectors alikeexpressed enthusiasmfor Art Basel Hong Kong and its diverse array of featured artwork. Prominent private collectors and art patrons from over 70 countries and territories were also in attendance. Art of the highest caliber was highly sought after by the astute collectors from the region....

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Donna Campos

Long-Extinct Dire Wolf Is Successfully Brought Back to Life by Biotech Company

But now, they’re much more than characters in a hit television show. The de-extinction company announced that it had successfully birthed three dire wolves, a landmark achievement. Domestic dogs acted as surrogates and gave birth to three litters. 3-month-old dire wolf Colossal has made headlines for years with its plans to bring back long-extinct species like thewoolly mammothand thedodo. Most recently, they’ve created amouse hybrid with thick hairlike a woolly mammoth....

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · William Anderson

Vibrant Paintings Reimagine Natural Landscapes as Chromatic Oases for a Psychedelic Escape

London-based artistNeil Raittcreates vibrant landscape paintings that draw viewers into surreal, utopian worlds. It was a very relaxing and almost mesmerizing experience, and it kind of stuck with me. Many of Raitts works from his time at The Royal College of Art are filled with repeating motifs. His vibrant work celebrates not just natures beauty, but also its mystery. Check out some of the artists works below and find more from his portfolio by followingNeil Raitt on Instagram....

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Andrew Hawkins

100-Year-Old Tortoise Becomes First-Time Mom and Savior of a Species

Photo: Philadelphia Zoo Theres great news coming fromPhiladelphia Zoo. The institution has announced the hatching of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises. The hatching marks a first for both the zoo and the hatchlings mother. Photo: Philadelphia Zoo The hatchlings, which weigh between 70-80 grams, are reported to be healthy and eating. They could potentially hatch, as they can take up to eight months to do so. The sex of Galapagos tortoise hatchlings is determined by the incubation temperature, explains the Zoo....

April 8, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Jon Anderson

13-Year-Old Painting Prodigy Shares His Inspiring Artistic Journey in New Book

But 13-year-old painting prodigyAndres Valencias creativity is far beyond his years. He recently created a strikingCubist-style portrait of Eva Longoriaone of several celebrity admirers of his work. And last year, Andres took his talents to late-night television, appearing onJimmy Kimmel Live. 13-year-old painting prodigy Andres Valencias Cubism-inspired artworks have captivated the global art scene.

April 8, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · Richard Young

95-Year-Old Powerlifter Shows Inspiring Strength in ’Strong Grandma’ Short Documentary

As a world-record-holding powerlifter, she proves that age is no barrier to achieving greatness. Strong Grandmafollows Kuehn as she prepares for what could be her final competition. Throughout the film, she reflects on the love, loss, and experiences that have shaped her journey. Kuehn started powerlifting late in life, during her 80s, alongside her late husband, Dick. Dick was my biggest supporter, she fondly recalls in the documentary. He was always on the front row, rooting me on....

April 8, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Nicholas Cooper

Evocative Faces Emerge From Surreal Sculptures of Gigantic Book Pages

Inner Motion During her childhood,Paola Griziwould often watch her aunt working with clay. These sculptures typically depict faces emerging from a books pages, provoking a quiet sense of introspection. Essential to evoking this journey is Grizis own spontaneity and intuition. “Inner Motion” The faces naturally settle where the clay seems to direct them, she says. After casting her sculptures in bronze, Grizi engraves writing into the books pages. The engravings are an integral part of the piece....

April 8, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Teresa Page