Installation
September 15, 2025

Inflatable Venue Is a Monumental (And Portable) Way To Reimagine the Traditional Concert Experience

In the idyllic Swiss city of Lucerne, the traditional concert experience has been reimagined. This year, Lucerne Festival didn’t take place inside a traditional venue with four walls, nor did it take place on a standard stage. Instead, the music festival unfolded inside Ark Nova, an inflatable concert hall designed by British artist Anish Kapoor and the late architect Arata Isozaki.

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Astrophotography
September 15, 2025

Out-Of-This-World Winners of the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

The winners of the annual ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, and they’re just what astronomy lovers have been waiting for. From fantastical photos of distant nebulae to vibrant aurora captures, these images spark the imagination and remind us of the beauty and mystery found in the night sky. Run by the UK’s Royal Observatory Greenwich, the contest attracts well-respected astrophotographers from around the world who submit their highest-quality work.

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Sculpture
September 14, 2025

Serpentine Feather Sculptures Are One Part of Kate MccGwire’s Incredible 25-Year Retrospective

At first, Kate MccGwire imagined herself as a painter. That all changed, however, when she began pursuing a fine arts degree in 1995. During that time, she increasingly gravitated toward what she calls the “physicality of sculpture,” favoring “unconventional, tactile materials” rather than traditional media like bronze, stone, and wood. Soon, she landed on what would come to define her artistic practice for years.

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Creative Products
September 12, 2025

Unconventional NYC Flower Market Invites You To Build a Bouquet of Plush Blooms

After successfully launching her limited-edition, jet-black ice cream with Jeni’s last month, Cj Hendry returns to New York with another exciting pop-up. From September 19 to 21, 2025, the hyperrealistic artist will transform Rockefeller Center into a vibrant flower market, combining humor, nature, and hands-on engagement. Hendry’s Flower Market 2.

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My Modern Met

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