Sculpture
September 30, 2026

Giant Sculptures of a Couple Holding Hands Reflects the Enduring Power of Love at Burning Man 2026

Two towering figures reach for each other in the middle of the Nevada desert. Only Love Will Remain, a large-scale sculpture by artist Michael Benisty, was part of Burning Man 2026 in Black Rock City. The work features two human forms with their hands joined, while their bodies stretch like liquid metal being pulled apart and disintegrating into thin air.

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News
September 29, 2026

Secondhand Book Sales in Japan Are Booming, But AI Could Be Behind It

Secondhand book stores are some of the best places to find old stories and records of the past, but the independent businesses often struggle to make ends meet when competing with bookstore chains and online shops. Owners of most used bookstores don’t expect to receive large volumes of orders, but in Japan, many small stores have recently found themselves responding to an unusual amount of interest in their non-fiction collections.

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Academy
September 29, 2026

Your Handwriting Is Already Art, and This Online Class Will Teach You How

It’s easy to dismiss your capacity to write neatly, and that seems especially true when it comes to hand lettering. You might think, “I don’t have the handwriting to do that!” whenever you see a nicely lettered invitation or typography-forward print. But you do. Hand lettering isn’t a foreign art form that only a select few can do. It’s drawing, built on the alphabet you already know and love, and done slowly and deliberately.

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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.