Animals
September 29, 2025

Adorable Monkey and Capybara Caught Snuggling Share a Bond That Transcends Species

At the Denver Zoo, two unlikely friends found each other and aren’t letting go. Earlier this past summer, 16-year-old Baya, a black howler monkey, was transferred over from Brevard Zoo in Florida and introduced to 6-year-old Rebecca, a capybara. Though they are both native to Central and South America, it’s highly unusual to see these two creatures together. Capybaras are rodents and stay on solid ground, while howler monkeys reside in dense forest canopies.

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Renaissance Art
September 28, 2025

Watch How Raphael Transformed From a Young Genius to a Renaissance Master

Even the world’s most talented old masters advanced their craft, skill, and vision across time. For Evan Puschak, that evolution can best be traced by comparing artworks that feature the same subject at different points in an artist’s career. A new video essay by Puschak, published through his Nerdwriter YouTube channel, explores exactly that through the lens of Raphael’s numerous Madonna paintings.

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Installation
September 26, 2025

Giant Inflatable Labubu, KAWS x Elmo, and More Will Float in World’s First & Largest “Water Parade”

Next month, Hong Kong will welcome a unique sight. Local creative brand AllRightsReserved will bring the first ever “Water Parade” to the world-famous Victoria Harbor, featuring some beloved characters such as Labubus, Grimace, Doraemon, and Elmo from Sesame Street with a KAWS twist. The four inflatable figures, which are up to 65 feet tall, will be on view starting on October 25 on the waters off Tamar Park.

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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.