Sculpture
June 22, 2026

Monumental Mesh Faces Are a Ghost-Like Presence in a Historic French Church

Artist Jaume Plensa’s monumental sculptures have appeared in public spaces around the world, transforming plazas, parks, and city skylines into places of quiet reflection. Now, the Barcelona-born creative has brought that vision to Montpellier, France, with Mirage, a new exhibition at Carré Sainte-Anne that runs from June 3 through November 1, 2026. Plensa has spent decades making the human body feel infinite.

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Animals
June 21, 2026

Man Befriends Octopus While Snorkeling on Vacation, Develops an Unforgettable Bond

Throughout the years, we’ve learned that octopuses are clever and friendly creatures. We’ve seen them get close with scientists and grab a camera and even hitch a ride on other sea creatures. Still, a man named Matt Hyatt seems to have met one of the sweetest octopuses out there. During a trip to Cyprus, Hyatt went snorkeling near the beach. There, he spotted an “unnaturally looking rock.

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Architecture
June 19, 2026

This Petal-Like Floating Home Lets You Explore Lake Como in Style and Comfort

Wish you could wake up with a new view every day? Lucia by UAU Studio is a floating micro-home designed for drifting across Italy’s Lake Como. It reimagines how we live and travel, offering a slower, more immersive way to experience the landscape. The Lucia takes inspiration from the batél, a 15th-century fishing vessel mentioned in Alessandro Manzoni’s novel, The Betrothed.

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Resources
June 19, 2026

Extensive Digital Archive Reunites Hundreds of Leonardo da Vinci Drawings and Manuscripts

One of history’s greatest inventors, Leonardo da Vinci, came up with ambitious ideas that were centuries ahead of their time, filling his notebooks with designs for flying machines, armored vehicles, bridges, hydraulic systems, and mechanical devices. While many of his designs were never built during his lifetime, his detailed sketches were fortunately preserved.

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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.