Books
September 6, 2025

Sam Cooke’s Civil Rights Anthem Has Inspired a Beautifully Illustrated Children’s Book

Inspired by Sam Cooke’s iconic protest song, illustrator Nikkolas Smith has brought A Change is Gonna Come to life. Smith, whose “artivism” has garnered him national acclaim and fans like the Obamas, challenged himself with this children’s book full of depth and meaning. As Cooke’s inspiring lyrics unfold across the pages, Smith provides a visual narrative that takes us through the Civil Rights movement.

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Tiny Living
September 5, 2025

Sleek Prefab Home Can Be “Dropped” and Ready To Inhabit in Just One Week

Great design can go anywhere, and the Drop Pod is proof of it. Created by Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios, Drop Pod is a prefabricated, modular home series designed to adapt, protect, and, most importantly, welcome you in. Drop Pod’s Lombok design has sleek, swooping lines reminiscent of a futuristic exterior, like something that was shot out of a spaceship and landed on Earth.

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Creative Products
September 5, 2025

Stained Glass Artist Reimagines Butterfly Wings as Beautiful Bookends

For Zet (of GlassArtSouvenirs), stained glass is all about colors and light. The Vietnam-based creative has long been drawn to this practice, prompting him to learn and master the techniques around this craft. Inspired by the natural world, his skills shine the most in his detailed butterfly bookends, which capture the intricate details and colors of these insects’ wings.

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Movies
September 4, 2025

RIP Graham Greene: Oscar-Nominated Actor From ‘Dances With Wolves’ Dies at 73

Graham Greene, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Kicking Bird in the film Dances With Wolves (1990), has died at age 73. The actor passed away in Stratford, Ontario, from natural causes. His death was confirmed by Gerry Jordan, his agent in his home country of Canada. With over 200 screen credits, Greene was regarded one of the most respected Indigenous actors in the business.

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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.