Museums
September 7, 2026

New Shenzhen Natural History Museum Winds Along the Water To Become One With the Landscape

Over the last few years, Shenzhen, long regarded as China’s tech capital, has bet on a new wave of cultural institutions. The recently opened Shenzhen Natural History Museum is the latest example. But rather than leaning on the city’s futuristic atmosphere, the organic design blends in with the surrounding natural landscape, signaling a communion between the natural and the man-made world.

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Animals
September 6, 2026

The Elephant Whisperer and the Touching Legend of the Herd That Mourned His Passing

Elephants are considered one of the few animals with a similar mourning pattern to that of humans. Elephant grieving has been documented in the form of stroking the bones of the deceased, guarding carcasses, burying dead calves, and even crying. But legend has it that, one time, an elephant herd went out of its way to honor not one of them, but a beloved human friend who saved their lives.

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Art
September 5, 2026

Artist Transforms Discarded Materials Into Meditations on Life and Death [Interview]

Mexican artist Gabriel de la Mora turns discarded materials into meticulously crafted works that explore transformation, time, pleasure, and death. His exhibition La Petite Mort at Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey (MARCO) brings together more than two decades of his practice. Curated by Tobias Ostrander, the exhibition presents works made with materials including eggshell, human hair, and butterfly wings.

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Music
September 4, 2026

Kelly Clarkson Hits Every Note Flawlessly in ‘Golden’ Cover From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

The song “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters has been everywhere since the movie was released in June 2025. This success earned the single the No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for multiple weeks and it even won an Oscar for Best Original Song. But for all its popularity, it’s notoriously hard to sing. As such, fans had been hoping to hear it in the voice of a particularly gifted vocalist: Kelly Clarkson.

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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.