Sculpture
September 22, 2025

Artist’s Decade-Worth of Sculptures Imagine Ordinary Objects Colorfully Reclaimed by Nature

French artist Stéphanie Kilgast is known for her creative sculptures that transform ordinary objects into works of art. Through her work, books, cups, old cameras, and everything in between become the base for colorful nature-based sculptures. And now, Kilgast has gathered her best work from the past decade into a book titled Utopia. Now available for pre-order, Utopia showcases 10 years of Kilgast’s sculpture, along with paintings and sketches for a fascinating look inside her creative process.

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Acrylic Painting
September 22, 2025

Otherworldly Paintings Capture the Mystical Bond Between Women and Nature

Blending surrealism with familiar details, Ecem Bozkurt’s vibrant acrylic paintings feel like glimpses into a parallel universe. The Turkey-based artist is celebrated for her fantastical scenes that invite viewers into otherworldly landscapes, where female figures embody a profound, almost supernatural connection to nature. Bozkurt recently moved from a city to Datça, a small port town in southwestern Turkey, where the surrounding environment has deeply influenced her work.

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Design
September 20, 2025

Sleek Modular Wellness System Is a Sauna, Steambath, and Plunge Pool in One

Renowned for its contemporary and innovative sauna designs, Italian brand Effe has long set the standard for wellness experiences that seamlessly unite design, technology, and sustainability. At Milan Design Week, the brand recently introduced Petra SH, a modular wellness system that combines a home sauna, hammam, and plunge bath, all in one customizable structure.

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Architecture
September 19, 2025

Japanese Sauna With Views of Mount Fuji Inspired by the Mountain’s “Hat”

Tranquility can take many forms, but there’s perhaps no better way than in a spa with a mountain view. CYCL, located in Japan on the shores of Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture (about two hours west of Tokyo), offers both. It features a sauna with incredible, uninterrupted views of Mount Fuji, nourishing the body, mind, and spirit. CYCL opened its doors in April 2024 with a 1,300-square-foot facility.

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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.