Art
May 26, 2023

Yayoi Kusama’s Massive Colorful Sculptures Fill Entire Rooms in NYC

From polka dot pumpkins to mirror rooms, it is hard to mistake Yayoi Kusama‘s art for anyone else's work. A new exhibition at the David Zwirner Gallery in New York, titled I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers, assembles some of the many different facets of the artist's oeuvre, featuring massive sculptures, colorful paintings, and immersive installations. The extensive collection is stretched across David Zwirner's spaces at 519, 525, and 533 West 19th Street.

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Inspiring
May 26, 2023

Veteran Who Lost Both of His Legs Makes History by Reaching the Top of Mt. Everest

The story of a Nepalese veteran soldier proves that no obstacle can stop you if you have enough determination. Hari Budha Magar, a member of the Ghurka regiment in the British army, lost his legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2010. After fighting depression and alcoholism, he found solace in activities such as skiing and climbing. He then hoped to inspire others and change their perceptions of disability.

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Inspiring
May 25, 2023

Student Paralyzed From Neck Down Walks Across Graduation Stage With Help From a Robotic Exoskeleton

Thanks to a state-of-the-art device, a young man fulfilled his dream of walking across the graduation stage. Twenty-five-year-old Khalil Watson wore his cap and gown to receive his associate's degree from Reynolds Community College in Virginia. But unlike his peers, he did so with the help of a wearable robotic exoskeleton brought to life by Ekso Bionics and therapists at the Sheltering Arms Institute.

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Toys
May 25, 2023

Relive the 80s With This 2,651-Piece LEGO Set of a Pac-Man Arcade

Fans of old-fashioned arcade games can relive the experience with LEGO's newest set. Inspired by the 1980s game of Pac-Man, this 2,651-piece set helps you recreate the iconic game. Not only does it feature figurines of the titular character and the ghost villains Blinky and Clyde, but it also includes the necessary parts to activate a mechanical chase. The box set is modeled after an arcade cabinet.

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