Sculpture
April 26, 2026

88-Year-Old “Father of a Lost Technique” Exhibits Over 60 Years’ Worth of Amazing Glass Art

After almost 300 years, Kosta Boda has undoubtedly mastered the art of glass. For centuries, the Swedish heritage brand has deftly combined tradition and innovation, producing glassware firmly rooted within Scandinavian design principles. But at the center of Kosta Boda’s contemporary success is Bertil Vallien. Now, the 88-year-old artist has come all the way from Sweden to Brooklyn for his latest solo exhibition, offering us a glimpse into his decades-long practice.

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Installation
April 25, 2026

Nick Cave’s “Mammoth” Collection of Objects Is a Public Deep Dive Into Personal History

A collection of faux fruits, bejeweled vegetables, wooden canes, glass fish, toy trucks, leather slippers, and much more covers an illuminated table spanning the length of a gallery at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Looking haphazardly spread across the surface, appearances can be deceiving. The objects are arranged with purpose; the assemblage is one part of Mammoth, an immersive solo exhibition by artist Nick Cave.

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Cityscape Photography
April 25, 2026

This TV Director-Turned-Photographer Brings a Cinematic Beauty to Every Shot [Interview]

By the time the Writers Guild of America called for a nationwide strike in 2007, Daniel Sackheim had amassed quite a portfolio. He had directed episodes of iconic television series like Law & Order, The X-Files, and NYPD Blue; earned an Emmy in 1994; and solidified his reputation at the forefront of TV’s modern “Golden Age.” Suddenly and unexpectedly unable to direct, though, he decided to explore a new medium: photography.

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Inspiring
April 24, 2026

68-Year-Old Domino’s Pizza Driver Goes Out of His Way To Buy Soda, and the Small Act Changes His Life

Every day, countless pizza orders are delivered around the country. Still, few of these transactions are as significant as the one between Brian Wilson and a 68-year-old delivery driver named Dan Simpson. On a busy Friday night, Wilson ordered a pan pizza and a two-liter Diet Coke. The restaurant was out of this type of soda, so Simpson tried to reach out to the customer but got no answer.

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