Music
November 7, 2024

200 Years After Chopin’s Death, New Enchanting Waltz Is Discovered

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) is undoubtedly one of the most renowned figures in the classical music canon. Throughout his life, Chopin wrote over 230 musical compositions, including masterpieces such as Nocturne, Op. 2 No. 9. On October 28, 2024, a curator at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York uncovered a previously unknown waltz by the prodigious composer. The waltz marks the first significant discovery of a Chopin work since the late 1930s.

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Installation
November 6, 2024

20,000 Hand-Painted Tiles Form World’s Largest Hangeul Wall

Renowned artist Ik-Joong Kang has created the world's largest Hangeul Wall as a way to connect the thoughts and experiences of people around the world. Made from 20,000 hand-painted tiles, the immense installation is on view at the Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY). The piece was created in conjunction with a 40-year retrospective exhibition, We Are Connected.

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Underwater Photography
November 6, 2024

Stunning Underwater Portraits of Rare and Endangered Marine Life in the Azores

In the mid-Atlantic, a cluster of nine islands makes up the Azores. This archipelago, an autonomous region of Portugal, provides the perfect environment for a wide array of marine life, including many types of whales, sharks, and sea turtles. Thanks to the establishment of vast marine reserves, these animals can safely enjoy their lives without worrying about poaching or food supply. Recently, marine biologist and photographer Jeroen Hoekendijk spent a week in the Azores.

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