Books

October 5, 2025

New Book Gives an Insider’s Look at London’s Extensive Street Art Culture [Interview]

For nearly 15 years, Giulia Riva has been documenting the global street art scene on her respected blog, BLocal. Using public art as a window into local culture, she travels extensively and engages with the local art community to understand what makes it unique. To share her knowledge with a wider audience, she’s also begun self-publishing street art travel guides to some of the world’s top art cities.

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September 25, 2025

Illustrations of Fluffy Black Cat With Expressive Tail Turned Into Children’s Book

Cats may not speak our language, but their tails are surprisingly expressive. From puffing up in fear to flicking in irritation, a tail can reveal exactly what a cat is feeling. Inspired by feline body language, author Tess Thomas recently wrote a children’s book about the emotions of a cat called Shibu. At first, Shibu feels embarrassed by his expressive tail, but over time he learns to embrace it and find self-acceptance.

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September 17, 2025

Upcoming Art Book Celebrates the World’s Most Precious Cultural Sites and Monuments

Out of necessity, disaster and innovation often go hand-in-hand—at least that was the case for  Colonel James A. Gray back in 1966. That fall, while retired in Italy, he witnessed Venice’s largest flood, where water levels rose more than 6 feet higher than usual and, in turn, destroyed countless historical buildings and the renowned pieces of art stashed inside them.

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September 2, 2025

Photographers Capture Underground Pools and Passages of Lechuguilla Cave in New Mexico

For most of the 20th century, Lechuguilla Cave, New Mexico, was seen as a minor geological formation in the expansive Carlsbad Caverns National Park. However, in the 1950s, explorers noticed wind blowing from the floor of the cave, making them think there was more to it below the rubble-covered ground and began digging. Three decades later, cavers finally broke through, striking gold.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.