Oil Painting
September 12, 2025

Splendorous Oil Paintings Evoke the Transcendent Joy of Being Immersed in Nature

Featuring lush foliage, hazy sunsets, and tranquil blue waters, John McAllister’s colorful oil paintings evoke the essence of an endless summer day. He finds inspiration while biking through the woods near his hometown of Florence, Massachusetts, but he doesn’t just paint what he sees. Instead, he transforms those everyday moments into dreamlike scenes, using electric colors and glowing light to capture the pure joy of being out in nature.

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Style
September 11, 2025

Oscar de la Renta’s Dramatic Gowns Transform Stained Glass Into Haute Couture

There’s an ancient, almost regal essence to a stained glass window. That can perhaps be attributed to the frequent appearance of windows in traditional and especially Gothic architecture, whether in a church, library, or university. The art form’s legacy has since been transported into the contemporary world, courtesy of the renowned fashion house Oscar de la Renta. As part of its Fall 2024 “Art Nouveau” collection, the brand re-envisioned stained glass mosaics as “shattered-glass” gowns.

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Inspiring
September 11, 2025

This Freediver Held His Breath For Over 29 Minutes Underwater, Shattering World Record

On June 14, 2025, Vitomir Maričić dove into a three-meter-deep pool in Opatija, Croatia. He quickly situated himself at the pool’s bottom, remaining there for an astounding 29 minutes and three seconds. By the time he reemerged, he had officially beaten the world record for the longest held voluntary breath by nearly five minutes. On average, a human can hold their breath for about 30 to 90 seconds.

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Street Art
September 10, 2025

Non-Profit Uses Public Art To Activate the Once-Forgotten Spaces in Seattle’s Pioneer Square

For over a decade, the Forest for the Trees has been transforming the visual landscape of the Pacific Northwest through art. The non-profit has collaborated with 150 local and international artists to enhance Seattle’s public art scene. In July, they held their annual event, inviting 23 artists to create panels to activate the space around the Pioneer Square neighborhood.

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My Modern Met

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