Installation
January 27, 2026

Giant Looping Water Sculpture Metaphorically Mimics Eternal Cycles of Nature

In the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, a monumental new sculpture has emerged in the city center. The site-specific installation, which resembles a silver loop, arrives nine years after M.KOCBEK Architects and P PLUS Arhitekti won a public design competition, held by the Chamber of Architects of Slovenia. As required by the competition’s guidelines, Water Sculpture LJ offers an unexpected yet innovative opportunity for public engagement in Ljubljana.

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Animals
January 26, 2026

Stingless Bees Have Become the First Insects To Gain Legal Rights

This may sound like the plot of the animated film Bee Movie, but some bees are now rights-bearing entities in real life. In late 2025 and early 2026, municipalities in the Peruvian Amazon granted legal rights to native stingless bees. No longer an entirely fictional concept, these bees can be legally represented by humans in court for their rights to thrive free from things like pesticides and habitat loss.

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Installation
January 26, 2026

Immersive Installation Featuring Silicone Wombs Explores Metaphysical Connections

Considering its name means “experience” in Japanese, it should perhaps come as no surprise that Keiken has mastered the art of embodied storytelling. Based in Berlin and London, and composed of three members, the artist collective has created works across disciplines that encourage audiences not just to engage, but to transform. Keiken’s Spirit Systems of Soft Knowing ༊*·˚ is no exception.

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Inspiring
January 25, 2026

Discover the Japanese Philosophy of “Ichi-Go Ichi-E” Helps Us Live in the Present

Most of us spend huge chunks of our day glued to phones and laptops, constantly checking emails, scrolling notifications, and refreshing the news. But these habits aren’t exactly healthy, and studies suggest our attention spans have steadily shrunk over the past 20 years. This may be alarming, but by consciously learning to focus on the present moment, we can lead happier, healthier lives with our attention span more intact.

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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.