Wildlife Photography
February 22, 2025

Photographer Captures the Summertime Magic of Fireflies Swarming Japan’s Lush Forests [Interview]

Every summer, Japan’s forests bear witness to magic. Thousands of fireflies, or himebotaru, drift through the night sky, emitting a soft glow not unlike that of a candle or a star. Against the thick leaves, these insects almost resemble fairies, a comparison that has not gone unnoticed by photographer Kazuaki Koseki. For the past eight years, Koseki has pursued himebotaru throughout Japan’s Yamagata prefecture, a region in which they’re an endemic species.

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Street Art
February 21, 2025

Street Artists Paint Vibrant Murals Across Georgia’s Largest Cities

In 2024, the country of Georgia became a bit more colorful thanks to the work of Tbilisi Mural Fest, which expanded its reach across five cities. The street art festival, which has run for six years, produced over 20 largescale murals in Georgia's five largest cities—Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Gori, and Gurjaani. The results are the fruit of a rich program of local and international artists.

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Museums
February 20, 2025

Frida Kahlo Museum: Iconic Painter’s ‘Blue House’ in Mexico City Offers Insights About Her Life and Work

Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is known for her soulful self-portraits, depicting her passions, struggles, and dreams in bright colors. But it's also easy to lose sight of the human behind the artist—a woman full of curiosity, a lifelong art lover, a disabled creator, and even a beloved host and member of her community.

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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.