Hotels
November 25, 2025

Shelbourne Hotel, Autograph Collection: A Luxurious Stay To Experience Ireland’s Rich History

In 1824, Irishman Martin Burke purchased three adjoining townhouses in Dublin, overlooking a sprawling garden square called Stephen’s Green. It didn’t take long for Burke to transform the property into the Shelbourne, a grand hotel named after William Petty, the 2nd Earl of Shelburne. In its first few decades, the site hosted several distinguished guests, ranging from the renowned English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray in 1842 to Dom Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil in 1877.

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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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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.