Good News
May 21, 2026

Woman Crochets Over 100 Baby Blankets for the Hospital That Saved Her Eyesight

Across the pond in the UK, a woman is giving back in an unexpected—and crafty—way. Eliz Sandalls, who lives in West Yorkshire, has crocheted more than 100 baby blankets for Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) as a “thank you” for saving her eyesight some three years ago. Sandalls had been registered blind in her right eye since 1987; but, in 2023, she underwent an operation at the hospital to save the sight in her left eye.

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Sculpture
May 21, 2026

Ceramic Shards Repurposed Into Monumental Mosaic Vases Explore the Korean Diaspora

During one of her trips to Korea, Jean Shin met with several ceramic artists in their studios. But, during these visits, she made an unexpected discovery: many studios harbored mounds of discarded shards in their back rooms. As she scanned these piles, the artist quickly realized that the remnants had come from finished ceramic vases that potters destroyed due to minor imperfections. She also realized that the shards could be reborn.

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Video
May 20, 2026

Seth Rogen Speaks Out Against the Role of AI in Hollywood and Online Content

Embed from Getty Images AI tools can undoubtedly save us time, but if we employ machines to do our creative work, we’re losing that human touch that makes art, writing, and music so brilliant. A world where computer generated art (or “AI slop”) replaces examples of real human expression just isn’t that interesting, and award-winning actor Seth Rogen agrees.

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Creative Products
May 19, 2026

The Met x BAND-AID Unveil Art Bandages That Let You Heal Wounds With Famous Paintings

Research shows that looking at art can be good for your health, and now, famous paintings can literally help heal your wounds. BAND-AID recently collaborated with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to launch a series of flower-themed adhesive bandages featuring details from famous paintings by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Odilon Redon. The pack of 50 bandages in assorted sizes lets you wear a little part of The Met’s impressive collection.

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