Installation
August 27, 2025

‘Made in L.A.’ Exhibition Returns To Hammer Museum After Two Years

After the devastating wildfires in January 2025, Los Angeles craved a sense of solidarity. Local artists, galleries, and museums flocked to one another, mounting exhibitions that underpinned not just the city’s resilience, but that of its arts community. That’s precisely why the Hammer Museum’s signature biennial show, Made in L.A., matters now more than ever. Opening later this fall, Made in L.A.

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Travel
August 26, 2025

Real-Life ‘Mario Kart’ Race Track You Can Ride With Your Friends in Vietnam

Nintendo’s Mario Kart is one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. Since the release of the first iteration in 1992, over 196 million copies of the 17 games that make up the series have been sold around the world. After many years of playing it on a console, people have found a way to experience these wacky races in real life.

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Books
August 26, 2025

Playful Children’s Book Serves as Early Tool for Detecting Color Blindness

It’s estimated that there are about 300 million people with color blindness around the world. Despite the significant population with the condition, it can be difficult—and costly—to diagnose, especially in young children. But Navneet Education, one of India’s largest schoolbook publishers, may have found a solution that doesn’t break the bank. Published earlier this spring, Navneet’s Color Blindness Detection Book serves as a cost-free and discreet resource to screen for color vision deficiencies in children.

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Food Art
August 25, 2025

Renowned Hyperrealistic Artist Launches Shocking Jet-Black Ice Cream

Earlier this month, Cj Hendry entered a new phase in her creative practice. For years, the artist has been producing hyperrealistic paintings of everything from McDonald’s takeout bags and Rolex watches to balloon hearts and limp cigarettes. Now, though, she’s evidently craving something a little sweeter. On August 14, 2025, she officially launched a monochrome, jet-black ice cream with Jeni’s, a boutique brand renowned for its buttery ice cream.

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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.