Academy
December 10, 2024

Moody Geometric Landscape Paintings Appear To Glow in the Moonlight

Artist Luiza Niechoda is known for her unique, pixelated landscape paintings, which combine sharp geometry with the softness of nature. In her newest series, Nocturnes, she takes her work to another level by creating evocative night scenes illuminated by moonlight. These rich oil paintings almost appear to glow, as Niechoda takes us from the forest to the sea. Inspired by the “comforting solitude at night,” Niechoda incorporates great depth into these pieces.

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Underwater Photography
December 9, 2024

Up-Close Photos of Whale Eyes and Other Intimate Images by a Photographer Living at Sea [Interview]

In 2016, photographer Rachel Moore left city life behind to embark on a voyage that would let her live on the high seas. Life aboard the Agápē Nui has brought her closer to the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it. Now a Sony, GoPro,  and PADI ambassador, her work documenting marine life combines her studies in marine biology with her creative photography.

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Style
December 9, 2024

Takashi Murakami Collaborates With Louis Vuitton To Bring Back Iconic Colorful Accessories From the 2000s

French fashion house Louis Vuitton recently announced an exciting new collaboration with legendary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Set to launch on January 1, 2025, the collection revisits their iconic partnership that first debuted on the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2003 runway. When the original collection dropped in the early 2000s, it became instantly iconic. Murakami’s playful, colorful designs paired with Louis Vuitton’s classic style turned heads everywhere and totally redefined what luxury could look like.

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Animals
December 7, 2024

Unusual Sea Creature Puzzles Marine Scientists by Aging in Reverse

Many people would love to turn back time and go back to being their younger selves. While that's impossible for humans, a sea creature can do it as a survival technique. A recent study found that the Mnemiopsis leidyi, also known as the warty comb jelly or sea walnut, has the ability to return to its larval stage after dealing with stress or trauma. It all started when Joan J.

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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.