Photography
November 25, 2025

Photographer Shares Why His Animal Portraits Are Shot From Bottom Up [Interview]

Photographer Andrius Burba captures his animal portraiture from the bottom up. That’s not just an expression—it’s the basis of his ongoing project (now brand) known as Underlook. The premise is simple, but the logistics can be complex: Burba places a cat, dog, reptile, or even horse on a piece of glass and then photographs their bellies, feet, and whatever else they care to share with us.

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Art
November 24, 2025

Art Miami and CONTEXT Art Miami Preview of Emerging and Established Artists

Throughout the first week of December, Miami will be home to countless art fairs, ranging from Design Miami to Art Basel Miami Beach. Joining these programs for its 35th year is also Art Miami, alongside its sister fair, CONTEXT Art Miami. Both running from December 2–7, 2025, these two fairs will once again offer an unparalleled opportunity to discover those at the forefront of the art world.

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Embroidery
November 24, 2025

Forthcoming Embroidery Book Will Have You Stitching Landscapes That Look Like Oil Paintings

Landscape art has a long and rich history. Crossing cultures and centuries, the human desire to recreate the Earth’s beautiful vistas remains timeless. If you’ve ever trekked to a stunning overlook and had the urge to make art, a forthcoming book will teach you how to produce mountains, beaches, and more through embroidery.

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Architecture
November 23, 2025

Former Military Camp in Baghdad To Be Transformed Into Urban Sustainable Forest

Global planning and architecture firm Gensler is looking to reshape Baghdad with a newly revealed masterplan for Iraq’s capital. In partnership with the firm Emkanat, Baghdad Sustainable Forest will cover over 10 million square meters and transform once-neglected land into a thriving district. Best of all, this combination of mixed-use buildings and clusters of residences is set within an extensive forest.

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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.