Music
April 23, 2023

Blind and Neurodivergent Teen Leaves Renowned Pianist Speechless With Her Amazing Performance

UK's Channel 4 recently launched a reality show titled The Piano. It features amateur pianists who are invited to perform on instruments located at major train stations—but there's a catch. They perform without knowing they are being observed by top pianist Lang Lang and pop singer Mika, or that they've entered a contest to perform at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall.

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Photography
April 22, 2023

Photographer Reveals the Secrets of Japanese Sumo in an Enlightening Book

The story of sumo goes back centuries. But despite it being considered Japan's national sport and even being recognized by the International Olympic Committee, little is known about the world of the wrestlers. London-born photographer Lord K2 was granted unprecedented access to capture the more secretive side of rikishi—that is, professional sumo wrestlers–and compiled his evocative pictures in a new photography book simply titled Sumo.

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Sculpture
April 22, 2023

Swirling Strips of Layered Paper Sculptures Explore Life’s Ephemerality

Strips of paper are transformed into flowering forms through the art of Lyndi Sales. The Cape Town-based artist harnesses these flat materials, paints them, and arranges them in mesmerizing collages that spiral and fan out across the wall—mimicking microscopic life, animal textures, and even distant nebulae. Sales has crafted sculptural installations for over 20 years, usually exploring the theme of death in her work.

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Archeology
April 21, 2023

Scientists Have Finally Cracked the Code on How the Mayan Calendar Works

Despite being one of the most venerated and prolific ancient cultures, the Maya civilization is still surrounded by a veil of mystery. There are many aspects about the Mayans that have kept scientists and archeologists busy throughout the years, from their architectural wonders to the complexity of their deities. Overall, one of the most elusive elements of this civilization was a 819-day calendar—until now.

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