Technology
April 1, 2026

Austria Aims To Ban Social Media for Kids Under 14, Joins Other Countries in Restricting Access

More and more countries around the world are taking a stand against the harm inflicted by social media, particularly the way it affects the youngest members of society. Following landmark regulations in Australia and Denmark, Austria is now looking to ban social media for children under 14, citing issues of safety—from cyberbullying and political radicalization to addiction and targeted advertising.

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Photo Contest
March 31, 2026

Worldwide Photo Contest Celebrates the Power of Women in Front of and Behind the Lens

Women have long been marginalized in photography; there has never been a time when this was untrue. Often seen as assistants or as muses, fewer women have been lauded as the successful photographers they are. While things are slowly changing, one photography magazine has dedicated an issue to imagery related to women, both as image-makers and in how photographers portray female subjects. All About Photo (AAP)

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Paper Art
March 31, 2026

Japanese Artist Reimagines Traditional Paper Cranes as Tiny Sculptural Landscapes

In Japan, paper cranes are cherished symbols of peace and hope, traditionally folded to carry wishes for healing and good fortune. Japanese artist Naofumi Hama brings a fresh take to the tradition, creating complex, three-dimensional sculptures from fabric and paper inspired by changing seasons. His practice is called kirigami, a variation of origami that involves meticulously cutting intricate patterns and details.

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Modern Art
March 30, 2026

Brooklyn Museum To Host Stunning Selection of Modernist Masterpieces This Fall

Throughout his life, Henry Pearlman developed quite the eye for Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces. His art collection, which he compiled over the course of three decades with his wife Rose, spans everything from idyllic landscapes by Vincent Van Gogh to moody portraits by Édouard Manet. This fall, art fans in New York will have a chance to experience this renowned collection up close.

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My Modern Met

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