Oil Painting
September 8, 2025

Fantastical Paintings Imagine an Alternate Universe Overrun by Robots and Donuts

Toy robots have followed Eric Joyner around ever since his days at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. While there, he’d keep a few on his shelves; but despite their near-constant presence, it was only after 10 years of working as an illustrator that he began painting them in earnest. A toy robot has great visual appeal—they’re composed of angular shapes, tinny color palettes, and are simply a playful subject.

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Environment
September 6, 2025

Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize Come Together To Create a 14-Million-Acre Reserve in the Mayan Jungle

Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize share one of the most biodiverse habitats on the planet. Known as the Mayan jungle, this tropical rainforest is home to over 7,000 species, including 200 endangered creatures and a similar number of endemic animals—meaning they can only be found there. In an effort to safeguard this area, the three national governments have created the Great Mayan Jungle Biocultural Corridor, a 14-million-acre (5.7 million hectares) protected area.

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Museums
September 5, 2025

Tadao Ando’s National Museum of Uzbekistan Is an Exercise in Geometry

Japanese architect Tadao Ando has broken ground on his first major project in Central Asia with the National Museum of Uzbekistan. Ando’s minimalist style is on full display in the museum, which works as a series of simple geometric shapes. Located in the heart of Tashkent, the museum will become the country’s leading institution for preserving and disseminating Uzbek culture. Ando’s design for the museum sees circular and square shapes connected by a triangle.

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Toys
September 5, 2025

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ LEGO Set Lets You Relive Your Favorite Scenes on Jack Sparrow’s Ship

Captain Jack Sparrow once said, “Not all treasure is silver and gold.” And if you’re a massive fan of be the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, the treasure you’re after may very well be made of tiny plastic bricks. LEGO recently announced a Captain Jack Sparrow Pirate Ship set, allowing fans to relive their favorite scenes from the franchise with an intricate depiction of the Black Pearl.

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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.