Animals
January 5, 2026

Italy Is Changing Its Air Travel Laws To Improve Animal Welfare

Air traveling with your a pet can be challenging; but, thankfully, Italy has just made it a lot better for everyone. The country’s new aviation rules allow passengers and their canine companion to be together the entire trip, as long as they’re traveling within Italian borders. Now, medium and large dogs of all sizes can travel in the cabin with their owners, instead of being sent to the cargo hold.

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Art
January 4, 2026

Reference Books Are Carved and Cut Into Sculptures That Transform Knowledge Into Art

Artist Brian Dettmer transforms printed texts into awe-inspiring sculptures. Crafted through carving, Dettmer dives into existing books, often encyclopedias, atlases, or reference volumes, using knives and surgical tools. He does not add or rearrange content; instead, he removes material to expose images, diagrams, and fragments of text embedded within the pages. The resulting works resemble topographic reliefs or cross-sections of knowledge, where layers of information are uncovered through precise cuts.

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Art
January 2, 2026

Inaugural Edition of Art Basel Qatar Is Coming in February 2026

Whether it be in Miami Beach, Hong Kong, Paris, or its eponymous Basel, Art Basel has been defining the world’s contemporary art scene for decades. This winter, the prestigious art fair will launch its newest edition, venturing to the Middle East for the first time since its founding in 1970. Set to run from February 5–7, 2026, in Doha, Art Basel Qatar marks a significant milestone for the region, offering it a long-deserved global platform.

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My Modern Met

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