News
October 31, 2025

President Trump Fires Entire Commission of Fine Arts

Since U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term in January, numerous shakeups have occurred at federal agencies and commissions, and this trend has unfortunately continued. As first reported by The Washington Post, the administration has fired all members of the Commission of Fine Arts. This independent federal agency is responsible for reviewing “matters of design and aesthetics” in the nation’s capital.

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Architecture
October 31, 2025

Renzo Piano’s Floating Performance Center in Hanoi Is Shaped Like a Mother of Pearl

With its mother-of-pearl shape, the new Isola della Musica offers a striking visual to the landscape in Hanoi. Designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), the performance center acts as a bridge between two lakes and will become a new monument visible from all shores. The plans call for an innovative construction, taking advantage of existing land rather than attempting to build over water.

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Creative Products
October 31, 2025

22 Cacti-Centric Products That Creatively Celebrate the Prickly Plant

Do you consider yourself crazy for cacti? If so, you’re not alone. It seems like everyone else loves prickly pears and saguaros just as much as you do, and this plant variety is celebrated on products of all kinds. Now, it’s easier than ever to outfit your home in cactus decor and accessorize your wardrobe with it, too. From tea towels to curtains to cookie cutters, you can find cacti in many ways.

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My Modern Met

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