Drawing
April 7, 2020

Illustrations Highlight Bravery of Healthcare Professionals During Coronavirus Pandemic

As people around the globe stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, health care professionals continue to work at the forefront to serve the community. Iranian artist Alireza Pakdel captures the surreal state of the world in his series of emotional illustrations featuring brave doctors and nurses fighting the virus in both realistic and imaginative scenarios.

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Installation
April 5, 2020

Clever Rotating Mirror Installation Reflects Different Views of Venice’s Doge’s Palace

In an effort to transform our vision of well-worn architecture, French design Arnaud Lapierre has created a moving art installation in the heart of Venice. Using sixteen round mirrors that slowly turn in synchronicity, Lapierre breaks apart some of Venice's most famous buildings. These fragments then bounce back and completely disarm our sensibilities. Lapierre's contemporary installation, AZIMUT, was originally installed on the Riva degli Schiavoni, just in front of the Doge's Palace, in late February.

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Resources
April 1, 2020

450+ Free Video Courses to Learn and Teach About Philosophy

Philosophy, which at its heart seeks to understand the seemingly unanswerable questions of the universe, has been intertwined with the fabric of human civilization since humanity’s beginning. In fact, classical philosophy of the ancient world was so revered by western society that translating Greek and Roman texts developed into a fundamental element of academic study.

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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.