Music
January 31, 2023

First Indigenous Composer To Win Pulitzer Prize for Music

On Thanksgiving Day 2021, an eerily beautiful blend of symphonic instruments filled The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for over 17 minutes. Titled Voiceless Mass, the composition is not your standard liturgical piece. Instead of an ensemble choir, there is silence, representing the Indigenous voices long silenced by the Catholic church.

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Embroidery
January 31, 2023

Embroidery Artist Chronicles Her Passion for Travel Through City-Inspired Hoop Art

We often think of embroidery as being simply thread on fabric, but it can be much more than that. The time-honored craft can include mixed media such as paint or even clay. Artist Maria Zamyatina uses watercolor as a unique way to chronicle her travels. Using the pigment to convey the sky, water, and patches of green, her use of thread brings the finer details of architecture and flowers to life.

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Dogs
January 30, 2023

Animal Shelter Uses Hilarious Honesty to Find Ralphie the “Fire-Breathing Demon” Dog a Loving Home

All dogs deserve a loving home; however, some sadly struggle to find one. The most common reason is that people usually overlook older dogs in favor of puppies, or that lighter-colored canines are preferred instead of black dogs. While there are campaigns to fight this and make people see a loyal pup beyond their appearances, there's one particular canine who is having issues getting adopted. Meet Ralphie.

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Design
January 30, 2023

Watch How Colorful Japanese Manhole Covers Are Made on This Short Documentary

Japan's manhole covers are absolute works of art. They decorate the streets of each prefecture, and there are even designs inspired by the pop culture they export, like Pokémon manhole covers. Their beauty is celebrated by locals and tourists alike, which has even led Japan to throw a manhole cover festival. The process behind its creation is as fascinating as the pieces themselves.

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