Art
June 13, 2023

Artist Explores the Concept of Dual Identities in Series of Textile Portraits

Moving to a new country can be invigorating and isolating all at once. When Bahamian artist Gio Swaby relocated to Canada, she found herself presenting a different version of herself compared to back home. Her new exhibition I Will Blossom Anyway explores the concept of dual identities experienced by immigrants with a series of self-portraits and a grid work of nine silhouettes.

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Tiny Living
June 13, 2023

Home Depot Is Selling a Modern Tiny Home Kit Complete With a Rooftop Deck

If you've ever dreamed of owning a tiny home, Home Depot is now offering some help. Whether you are looking for a chic guest suite, a detached home office, or a she shed, the PLUS 1 Getaway Pad is a cool, modern option. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom home with 620 square feet of open interior space even has a rooftop deck accessible by a spiral staircase, making it a true tiny luxury.

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History
June 12, 2023

Why 1,200 Bone Pieces From 28 People Were Found in Benjamin Franklin’s Basement

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin is known as a great American Patriot who signed the Declaration of Independence. But he didn't always live in the United States. He traveled widely throughout Europe and spent over a decade living in London. Interestingly, when his London home was renovated in 1998, restorers found a stunning secret hiding in the basement—human remains.

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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.