Birds
October 5, 2026

Extreme Close-Up Photo Reveals the Feathery “Eyelashes” of a Hummingbird

There’s more to hummingbirds than meets the eye. People are often so enamored by the iridescent colors or sleek beaks the birds flaunt before zipping away, but it can be hard to get a good long look at them—unless you’re photographer Nicolas Reusens. The wildlife photographer featured by National Geographic specializes in macro and high-speed photography, making him and hummingbirds a match made in heaven. He recently visited the Hummingbird Sanctuary (Santuario de Colibríes)

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Painting
October 3, 2026

16 Contemporary Female Painters Use Fabric as a Means To Explore Memory and Identity

Sixteen contemporary female painters explore the emotional and cultural significance of fabric in Interlace, a group exhibition at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina. The exhibition brings together figurative paintings and still lifes that examine how fabric becomes a way to consider memory, identity, tradition, and everyday life. The artists take varied approaches to the theme.

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Design
October 2, 2026

KAWS Reimagines the World-Known Absolut Vodka Bottle in His Iconic Street Art Style

For more than 40 years, Absolut has invited artists to reimagine its vodka bottle in their image. More than 550 creatives—including Andy Warhol—have contributed over 850 artworks inspired by the bottle, and the brand’s latest collaboration has just dropped. Contemporary street artist KAWS has added his signature character and visual language to Absolut’s iconic apothecary-shaped vessel, now available online and in select stores.

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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.