Jewelry
June 26, 2026

Hand-Blown Glass Jewelry Captures the Fluid Beauty of Ocean Waves and Wind in Motion

Capturing the ocean's ever-changing colors and movement is no easy feat, but it’s one that glass artist Lada Tazetdinova of DriftLand Jewelry has mastered. She creates luminous hand-blown glass sculptures and jewelry that preserve crashing waves, marine life, and seascapes in miniature form. Tazetdinova lives in Aveiro, Portugal, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, fulfilling a lifelong dream of creating beside the sea.

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Good News
June 25, 2026

This New Law Could Finally Give Artists Legal Protection Against AI Theft

Artists take years to develop their signature style, but in the age of AI, anyone with a single prompt can imitate their work in seconds. More and more artists are frustratingly finding their work replicated without their permission, and even Studio Ghibli’s iconic animation style was recently copied by millions, prompting Japanese lawmakers to take action. Fortunately, a new proposed law by a group of bipartisan lawmakers in Congress aims to combat the issue.

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Museums
June 24, 2026

Obama Presidential Center Opens With a Tower Inspired by His Presidency and Chicago’s Architecture

The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on June 19, 2026, and with it comes a a campus that is redefining the presidential library. Located in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side, the center is designed to be experienced, not just visited. It surrounds the neighborhood, with pathways and gathering spaces meant to draw people in naturally.

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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.