Photo Contest
October 16, 2025

Video Contest Celebrates the Invisible World Found Under a Microscope

Life under the microscope is once again being celebrated as part of the 15th annual Nikon Small World in Motion competition. This contest, which recognizes excellence in video taken under a microscope, is a fascinating chance to peer into a world most of us never see. Artists and scientists from 34 countries submitted their best work, which was then evaluated by a panel of expert judges.

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Art
October 15, 2025

Phillips Hosts Landmark Hong Kong Auction To Celebrate 10 Years in Asia

Phillips may have locations around the world, but it was only last month that it finally celebrated a decade of work in Asia. To mark this anniversary, the auction house decided to do what it does best: host a landmark art sale. On September 27 and 28, Phillips presented a sprawling array of modern and contemporary art in Hong Kong, realizing $28 million in sales across its evening and day auctions.

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Social Cause
October 15, 2025

Millionaire Heiress Donates 90% of Inheritance and Advocates for Others To Do the Same

Marlene Engelhorn is the Austrian-German heiress to a multimillion-euro fortune, inherited from her grandmother, who passed away in 2022. This fortune stems from Friedrich Engelhorn, who founded BASF, today’s largest chemical producer, and an ethically controversial company. Initially, the heiress wanted the Austrian government to apply a 90% tax on the inheritance. However, Austria got rid of its inheritance tax in 2008; so, instead, she donated it.

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Food Art
October 14, 2025

Japanese Bakery Reimagines Hokusai’s Iconic Art as Macarons Other Tasty Desserts

Hokusai’s The Great Wave of off Kanagawa, and the rest of the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji woodblock prints, have inspired artist across every single creative field. Now, its latest iteration falls in the realm of food art. Katanukiya, a Tokyo-based bakery, has announced two types of limited-edition desserts inspired by these timeless works of art.

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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.