Oil Painting
May 7, 2022

Contemporary ‘Open Impressionism’ Highlights the Expansive Beauty of California Vineyards

The Impressionist movement emerged in the late 1800s as a way of capturing ephemeral moments. Oregon-based artist Erin Hanson has picked up the torch of this influential approach in her invention of Open-Impressionism, a modern version of the style that uses impasto paint strokes without layering. Her newest series applies this unique painting aesthetic to idyllic vineyards nestled in Paso Robles, Napa Valley, and the Willamette Valley.

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Style
May 6, 2022

Reporter in “Cinderella” Gown Is Being Praised for Her Exquisite Outfit at the 2022 Met Gala

From Blake Lively's NYC-inspired gown transforming on the steps to the array of avant-garde men's fashion looks, there was no shortage of memorable moments at the 2022 Met Gala. However, not all of the winning ensembles belonged to actors, musicians, and models. One of the internet's favorite looks belonged to TV reporter Génesis Suero.

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History
May 6, 2022

Bronze Age Couple Discovered in Loving Embrace 3,000 Years After Burial in Ukraine

Many couples dream of being together forever, a desire that usually extends their final resting place. Well, one man and woman from the late Bronze Age have been discovered near Petrykiv village in Ukraine, locked in an affectionate embrace for 3,000 years. The man's skeleton lays flat on the ground, while his lover wraps both of her arms around his neck and curls her body against his side.

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Science
May 5, 2022

Engineers Develop Enzyme That Can Break Down Plastic in a Matter of Hours

While more and more people are attempting to live plastic-free lives, we all know that it can be difficult to completely eliminate plastic from our day to day. Though plastic can be convenient, it can take hundreds of years to degrade, which is terrible for the environment. That's why the news coming out of Texas gives hope that, even if we can't eliminate plastic entirely, there are ways to break it down quickly.

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