Inspiring
October 21, 2025

‘Human Library’ Lets You “Borrow” a Person To Discuss Topics That Break Down Stereotypes

It’s easy to misjudge those who are different from us, often simply because we don’t know them well enough to understand their experiences. To challenge people’s preconceived notions about stigmatized groups, Human Library International invites anyone to “borrow” people as “open books,” creating a safe space where participants can engage in open dialogues between strangers.

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Academy
October 21, 2025

“Fall” Into Creativity With These Inspiring Online Art Classes

As the weather changes and we get more and more into the fall season, it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, relax, and feed our inner self by nurturing our creativity. Luckily, My Modern Met Academy offers a wide variety of online art classes that can help channel your imagination into beautiful projects, be it in the realm of drawing, painting, crocheting, or anything in between.

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Good News
October 20, 2025

Ireland Offers $1,500 Monthly Basic Income for Artists to Support Innovation and Creativity

Making a living as an artist can be challenging, but Ireland is setting a new standard for supporting those in creative careers. Following a successful trial, the country plans to make its Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) permanent starting in 2026. The forward-thinking initiative will provide 2,000 Ireland-based artists and creative arts workers with a weekly payment of about €325 (roughly $375)

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Photography
October 20, 2025

Magnum Places Its Iconic Portraits and Historic Photography on Sale for One Week Only

Own a piece of photographic history thanks to an upcoming Square Print Sale by Magnum Photos. Magnum, the iconic photography cooperative founded by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, and others, has teamed up with Aperture for a sale featuring work by some of their most well-known photographers. Selected by the artists themselves, the sale features everything from a portrait of James Dean to one of Steve McCurry’s classic examples of street photography.

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