Sculpture
March 6, 2026

For the First Time, This Legendary Folk Artist’s Work Will Venture Outside of Japan

A century ago, Kawai Kanjirō and two of his close friends coined a term that would come to redefine Japanese art: mingei. The portmanteau combined the words minshū (“people”) and kōgei (“craft”), reflecting a populist, hand-crafted sensibility. As one of its founders, it should come as no surprise that Kanjirō critically influenced the movement, which inspired everything from utilitarian pottery to wood carving.

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Sculpture
March 6, 2026

19th-Century Marble Sculpture Is So Delicately Crafted It Looks Like Sheer Fabric

Marble is known for its heavy, sturdy qualities. But in the right artist’s hands, it can look as light as a feather. One marble sculpture exemplifies this unique characteristic, capturing attention for its startling realism. At first glance, a sheer veil appears to rest lightly over a young woman’s face. The folds are soft, and light gathers along the edges and fades gently into shadow. Nothing about it suggests weight or density.

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Animals
March 5, 2026

Man From South Korea Adopts a Wild Boar and Go on Adventures Around the City Together

A wild boar is not a creature you’d expect to see around the city, much less as someone’s pet. And yet, that’s exactly what happened in South Korea. Years ago, a 70-year-old man in Haeundae-gu, Busan, got a boar with the purpose of cooking it. However, after realizing the animal could understand him, the pair developed a unique bond. And so, what was bound to become a meal became a beloved and unexpected pet.

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My Modern Met

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