Landscape Photography
January 23, 2026

Hazy Dreamlike Photos Reflect Humankind’s Complicated Relationship With Nature

There are several words that could describe the work of Lynn Geesaman, but perhaps “magical” is the most apt. Across her decades-long practice, the late photographer, who died in 2020, pioneered a distinct visual language, rooted not in clarity, but in abstraction. Now, new life is breathed into her photographs through a definitive, career-spanning survey, currently on view at Yancey Richardson Gallery in New York.

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Installation
January 22, 2026

Giant Luminous Sphere Split in Half Dramatically Pops Up at a Vertical Park in China

Last summer, a vertical park with 56 elevated “petals” emerged in Xi’an, China, as part of the city’s ambitious Center Culture Business District (CCBD). As it turns out, the structure, which is dubbed the Xi’an Tree, is not just an architectural marvel‚ but also an unexpected backdrop for public art. That fact wasn’t lost on the Spanish artist SpY, who recently unveiled a monumental installation nestled right beside the Xi’an Tree.

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Street Art
January 22, 2026

Artist Explores Themes of Empathy and Empowerment Through Powerful Public Art [Interview]

For most Americans, a cooler represents a place to store drinks for an outing with loved ones on a sunny day. But for others, it’s a symbol of work and survival, allowing many immigrant families to make a living by selling treats on the streets. Artist Victor Quiñonez, best known as Marka27, has devoted his career to sharing these points of view. Born in Mexico and raised in the U.S.

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Travel
January 21, 2026

Montreal’s Bota Bota Turns a Ferry Boat Into a Serene Floating Spa

In Montreal, Bota Bota is no ordinary spa—it invites guests to step aboard a converted ferry boat, where luxurious pools, saunas, and treatment rooms float on water. Now moored at the Old Port, Bota Bota is a utopia in the middle of the city. The name Bota Bota comes from a Japanese word that mimics the sound of a dripping water drop, which is an apt choice for a spa surrounded by water.

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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.