My Modern Met

January 23, 2026

These Bold and Quirky Furniture Designs Playfully Add Character to Any Room

A wavy mirror that looks more like a puddle than furniture. A side table composed of three different and delicately stacked shapes. A cast-resin sculpture that bursts from the ground like an enormous flower. This is only a sampling of the bold, fantastical designs included in Tuleste Factory’s newest exhibition, Keep It Curious.

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Music

January 23, 2026

Igloofest Montreal 2026: The World’s Coldest Music Festival Turns Up the Heat

For being the world’s coldest music festival, Igloofest Montreal knows how to turn up the heat.

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Landscape Photography

January 23, 2026

Hazy Dreamlike Photos Reflect Humankind’s Complicated Relationship With Nature

There are several words that could describe the work of Lynn Geesaman, but perhaps “magical” is the most apt.

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Music

January 23, 2026

Watch This Live Orchestra Reimagine Iconic Electronic Anthems at Tomorrowland Festival

Going to see a live orchestra play often entails listening to a symphony of classical music. But a recent performance at Tomorrowland festival in Antwerp, Belgium, proved just how versatile traditional instruments can be. The Symphony of Unity orchestra delivered an incredible hour-long set, blending iconic electronic anthems with classical arrangements.

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Resources

January 23, 2026

This Clever Trick Can Help You Read up to 900 Words per Minute

According to The British Psychological Society, the average reading rate is 238 words per minute, with some people reading up...

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Installation

January 22, 2026

Giant Luminous Sphere Split in Half Dramatically Pops Up at a Vertical Park in China

Last summer, a vertical park with 56 elevated “petals” emerged in Xi’an, China, as part of the city’s ambitious Center...

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Science

January 22, 2026

South Korean Scientists Create Spray-On Powder That Stops Severe Bleeding in One Second

A team of South Korean researchers has developed a spray-on powder that can stop severe bleeding in about one second, instantly sealing deep wounds upon contact with blood. Designed for emergency and battlefield medicine, the breakthrough could radically change how traumatic injuries are treated when time and resources are limited. Bleeding remains one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide, especially in accidents, disasters, and combat situations where immediate surgical care is unavailable.

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Technology

January 22, 2026

Kawasaki Unveils Rideable Robot Horse That Can Climb and Gallop on Any Terrain

Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki is renowned for its high-performance motorcycles and watercraft.

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Street Art

January 22, 2026

Artist Explores Themes of Empathy and Empowerment Through Powerful Public Art [Interview]

For most Americans, a cooler represents a place to store drinks for an outing with loved ones on a sunny...

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Travel

January 22, 2026

Meow Wolf Will Open Its First Permanent Los Angeles Location Later This Year

Over the last decade, Meow Wolf has opened a handful of immersive art spaces around the U.S., welcoming over 10 million visitors since 2016. Spearheaded by a collective of Santa Fe artists, these interactive worlds are packed with colorful installations and experiences that put art at the forefront.

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