We've all been there, scrambling to pick out the perfect gift for everyone on our list as the days tick down to Christmas. Sometimes, it just happens that the ones closest to us are those we leave for last, including mom. And last minute Christmas gifts can leave us scrambling.
For the third chapter of Nick Brandt‘s long-term project addressing climate change, the photographer traveled to the South Pacific to...
In September, when JR transformed the façade of the Paris Opera House into a Platonic cave, it was only the...
Any animal birth at a zoo is cause for celebration, but one newborn also offers a glimmer of hope for its critically endangered species. On November 12, the Chester Zoo in the UK welcomed a baby eastern black rhino, which is among the rarest animals in the world. With fewer than 600 eastern black rhinos remaining in the wild, the birth of this female calf is a vital step in conserving this amazing species.
Years ago, a painting of a young woman ended up at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Whenever it nears the end of a year, we feel compelled to take pause and reflect on the past 12...
There's more to socks than plain block colors. Creative brand ChattyFeet makes footwear that's full of personality and style. Inspired by musicians and other artists, these whimsical socks will help you start each day on the right foot. The Michael Jack-Toes socks have a musical flair that is sure to get you dancing. At the top of the foot is a cool portrait, while a red and gold design wraps around the ankle.
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Just as the Impressionist painters took their canvases outside to create art in nature, many painters today follow this tradition...
When we think of famous sculptures, stark, white marble is usually what comes to mind. Even though many ancient sculptures were originally painted in vibrant hues, these pigments faded over time, and white sculptures become a fixture of Italian Renaissance art and beyond. Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck puts his own spin on sculptures by rendering human figures in a mesmerizing monochrome gray palette. This unique approach has a startling effect.
Making it to a 100 years old is no easy feat, and as a society, we're lucky that those folks...
