Astronomy
June 19, 2025

Astronomers Reveal Stunning Thousand-Color Photo of Nearby Galaxy

Thanks to the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, astronomers have created a thousand-color image of a nearby galaxy. The Sculptor Galaxy, also called NGC 253, is located 11 billion light-years away from us and can easily be viewed in the Southern Hemisphere with binoculars. But you've never seen it quite like this before. In a stunning high-definition photograph, astronomers have revealed previously hidden parts of the galaxy.

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Installation
June 19, 2025

Symphony of Sounds Are Unleashed as Porcelain Bowls Float and Clang in Giant Basin Installation

Artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot explores sound and movement in an expansive installation now on view at Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris. Titled clinamen, the multisensory experience features an 18-meter (59-foot) diameter pool in the museum’s Rotunda filled with water that reflects the sky through its dome. The bright blue basin is a veritable ocean as a fleet of porcelain bowls is set in motion by a gentle current.

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Furniture
June 18, 2025

Enchanting Tables Made With Real Flowers, Botanicals, and Cruelty-Free Butterflies Cast in Resin

If you’ve ever collected and pressed flowers, you’ll likely appreciate the beautiful furniture designs by TK Fareed. She takes real botanicals and preserves them inside stunning resin and wood tables, allowing you to appreciate nature’s incredible beauty at home. Each unique floral composition looks like a rich still-life painting, full of stunning details and seemingly infinite layers.

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Sculpture
June 18, 2025

Artist Preserves Childhood Memories With Handmade Miniature Models of Historic Architecture

Miniature art has a unique way of capturing the imagination, transforming real-life spaces into tiny, handcrafted worlds rich with detail. Chinese artist A Du is a master at turning homes and buildings into scaled-down replicas filled with thoughtful architectural details, tiny figures, and little props. A Du is based in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province in northeast China.

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My Modern Met

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