Art

October 23, 2025

Ukrainian Performance Artist Visualizes the Weight of Living With Depression

In the United States alone, major depression impacts more than 21 million adults each year. Globally, an estimated 5.7% of adults grapple with depression, representing approximately 332 million people. Just in time for Depression Awareness Month, which is held annually every October, Ukrainian actor Tania Galakhova shared a video that portrays what it can feel like to live with the disorder.

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October 21, 2025

Artist Keeps Ukrainian Folk Art Alive With Stunning Petrykivka Paintings

Inspired by her Ukrainian heritage, Odesa-born and Pittsburgh-based artist Marianna Mackanych creates vibrant folk art in the traditional Petrykivka style. Her paintings bloom with sweeping brushstrokes and radiant colors, depicting flowers that embody beauty, renewal, and resilience. “For me, Petrykivka is more than just a pattern; it is a worldview expressed through rhythm, movement, and breath—truly the art of free people,” Mackanych tells My Modern Met.

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October 17, 2025

Dom Pérignon Taps Takashi Murakami for Vibrant Champagne Collection

Takashi Murakami is no stranger to brand collaborations. In the past year alone, the Japanese artist has launched not one but two product lines with CASETiFY; teamed up with the MLB for limited-edition baseball collections; and taken over Japan’s Harajuku district with Louis Vuitton. Now, he’s veering toward the beverage industry, joining forces with one of the world’s most prestigious Champagne companies.

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October 15, 2025

30,000 Ceramic Poppies Installation Commemorates 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII

A commemorative display at the Tower of London marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Featuring a visually striking array of nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies, the installation is a poignant and beautiful way to remember the enormous sacrifices made by so many people during war. The plethora of poppies was created by artist Paul Cummins, originally for a 2014 installation titled Blood Swept Lands and Seas Red.

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