Sculpture
November 9, 2025

Thought-Provoking Sculptures Offer Powerful Reminder of Humankind’s Potential

Catalan artist Jaume Plensa, known for his monumental sculpture, is receiving his first career retrospective in the United States thanks to an exhibition at Michigan’s Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism sprawls through the botanical garden's indoor exhibition spaces and outdoor garden, putting on full display the range of the artist's work.

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Nature
November 7, 2025

First Native Plants Arrive at Upcoming World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing in Los Angeles

Embed from Getty Images What makes Southern California such an alluring place to live in is the way the city blends with nature. Residences and streets pop out among the mountains, valleys, canyons, and creeks, offering a continuous respite from urban life. Sadly, this has often meant a disruption for the local animals, who see their habitats torn apart by highways and are often at risk of being run over when trying to get around.

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Architecture
November 7, 2025

The Only Way To See if This Cocktail Bar Is Open Is To Look for the Red Glow

Cocktail bars are more than the inventive drinks they have on the menu. While the cocktails are certainly important, the locale's vibe plays an important role; it sets the mood and tone of your evening. Suite 115 in Toronto gets the vibes right with a “moody glow” that’s striking in its minimalism and inviting in its intimacy. Local studio Atelier Sun is behind the bar’s look and feel.

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Installation
November 6, 2025

James Turrell’s Largest-Ever ‘Skyspace’ Will Open in Denmark Next Summer

Throughout his decades-long career, James Turrell has perfected his visual language: pure, minimalist, sensorial, spatial. These words may describe the American artist’s approach to light, color, and form, but perhaps nothing encapsulates his practice better than his celebrated Skyspace series. These site-specific installations encourage viewers to gaze upwards to the ceiling, where they encounter a sliver of the open sky.

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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.