Design
September 1, 2025

This Whimsical Merry-Go-Round Is a Work of Art Gliding With Childlike Wonder

The merry-go-round as we know it was invented some 200 years ago, and since then, these rides have delighted generations of children. Hoping to rekindle the 19th-century charm of the beloved carousel, Nantes-based production company La Machine has built a series of steampunk-looking, whimsical merry-go-rounds known as Les Machines de L’île (The Machines of the Island). Out of the five they've created, Le Manège d'Andrea (Andrea's Merry-go-round)

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Painting
September 1, 2025

Artist Celebrates Pueblo Architecture in Minimalist, Color-Blocked Paintings

There’s plenty to see in New Mexico, whether it be sprawling desert vistas or dramatic mountain ranges. Aside from its stunning national parks, though, the state is also home to one of the world’s most distinct architectural traditions: the Pueblo style, which dates as far back as 1150 C.E. These buildings primarily feature adobe bricks, resulting in red, earthy facades and textures. They also happen to be at the heart of Alvin Gill-Tapia’s creative practice.

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Inspiring
August 29, 2025

13-Year-Old Honored in TIME’s First-Ever ‘Girl of the Year’ for Invention Helping Unhoused People

For the first time, TIME Magazine has shone a spotlight on great girls making an impact in the world by debuting its Girls of the Year list. Created in partnership with LEGO, the list highlights 10 exceptional girls, from athletes to artists to innovators. And one such innovator is 13-year-old Rebecca Young. The Scottish teen was placed on the list for her incredible solar-heated blanket, which was created to help the unhoused when temperatures dip.

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My Modern Met

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