Health
February 17, 2025

FDA Bans Synthetic Food Dye Red No. 3, Citing Possible Health Concerns

Have you ever thought about how much color dye is in food and products you use every day? Well, it turns a lot of them use Red No. 3, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just banned the use of the synthetic dye in food and drinks nationwide. Red No. 3 is an artificial additive made from petroleum that lends color to items for consumption such as cereals, candy, and sodas.

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Portrait Photography
February 16, 2025

Young Photographer Explores the Individual Stories of Queer Communities in New York City [Interview]

To capture someone on camera requires a certain level of intimacy. Renowned photographer Steve McCurry once claimed, “If you wait, people will forget your camera, and the soul will drift up into view.” This sensation is one that Evan Murphy prioritizes throughout his own work. Based in New York, the 24-year-old photographer approaches the medium with an unwavering commitment to his subjects.

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Hotels
February 15, 2025

Zaha Hadid Architects Merges Rome’s Past and Present With Stunning Hotel Design

Under the patient hands of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Rome’s rich heritage has become even clearer. The studio has recently completed its transformation of Palazzo Capponi into an innovative hotel, one that beautifully reflects Rome’s architectural palimpsest at every stage. Nestled in Rome’s historic center, Palazzo Capponi was originally built in the 16th century but includes components from a range of time periods.

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Art History
February 14, 2025

Infrared Technology Reveals Secret Portrait Hidden Beneath Picasso Painting

Painted in the fall of 1901, when Pablo Picasso was just 19 years old, Portrait of Mateu Fernández de Soto is one of the very first artworks from the painter’s Blue Period. The 124-year-old painting features Picasso’s friend and fellow Spanish artist Mateau Fernández de Soto, rendered in a monochromatic color palette that reflects Picasso’s low mood at that time.

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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.