Design
October 28, 2024

Prada and Axiom Space Join Forces to Design Spacesuits to Be Used in the Artemis III Lunar Mission

Humankind will be returning to the Moon, and this time it will be in style. Axiom Space and Prada joined forces to design the suit astronauts will be wearing during NASA's Artemis III lunar mission. The Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit, as it has been named, is meant to endure the extreme temperatures and facilitate exploration around our satellite's southern pole. The new suit was unveiled at International Astronautical Congress in Milan.

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Wildlife Photography
October 27, 2024

Camera Trap Photos Capture LA’s Surprising Wildlife With City Lights in the Distance

To Johanna Turner, camera trap photography can be frustrating, but when it works, it really works wonders. The Southern California-based photographer shoots striking wildlife images using this clever technique, finding a bridge between natural habitats and man-made environments. The message rings particularly true in her nighttime shots showing the local fauna against the gleaming backdrop of the LA city lights.

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Books
October 26, 2024

Evocative New Book Surveys the Color Palettes Used by Renowned Artists

Color palettes have drastically evolved to accommodate new movements and attitudes throughout art history. Whether it be limited as in De Stijl or explosive as in Fauvism, the use of color offers an exciting glimpse into an artist’s techniques and influences. An evocative new book by British art historian Alexandra Loske explores these ideas through the color palettes used by some of the world’s greatest artists.

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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.