Inspiring
September 23, 2025

Retired Accountant Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Joining the LSU Marching Band

It’s never too late to pursue your dreams; not even if you’re retired. For Kent Broussard, retirement was actually the best time to fulfill his lifelong wish. The 66-year-old man had fallen in love with the Louisiana State University (LSU) marching band since attending his first football game at age 11. Hoping to one day join them as a sousaphone player, he never really let go of that dream, even as decades went by.

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Sculpture
September 22, 2025

Artist’s Decade-Worth of Sculptures Imagine Ordinary Objects Colorfully Reclaimed by Nature

French artist Stéphanie Kilgast is known for her creative sculptures that transform ordinary objects into works of art. Through her work, books, cups, old cameras, and everything in between become the base for colorful nature-based sculptures. And now, Kilgast has gathered her best work from the past decade into a book titled Utopia. Now available for pre-order, Utopia showcases 10 years of Kilgast’s sculpture, along with paintings and sketches for a fascinating look inside her creative process.

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Acrylic Painting
September 22, 2025

Otherworldly Paintings Capture the Mystical Bond Between Women and Nature

Blending surrealism with familiar details, Ecem Bozkurt’s vibrant acrylic paintings feel like glimpses into a parallel universe. The Turkey-based artist is celebrated for her fantastical scenes that invite viewers into otherworldly landscapes, where female figures embody a profound, almost supernatural connection to nature. Bozkurt recently moved from a city to Datça, a small port town in southwestern Turkey, where the surrounding environment has deeply influenced her work.

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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.