Architecture
June 9, 2025

Istanbul’s Iconic Hagia Sophia Undergoing Biggest Renovation in Its 1,500-Year History

Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia is getting a makeover with a major renovation to its domes. The Turkish government announced the work in April, with experts stating that it's one of the largest repair projects in the nearly 1,500-year-old history of the site. The aim of the restoration is not only to reinforce the domes, but to protect them from earthquakes. In Istanbul alone, there are two fault lines, and a 6.

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Sculpture
June 9, 2025

Artist Sees Faces in Driftwood and Reveals Them as Stunning Spirits of Nature

Artist Debra Bernier of Shaping Spirit can see faces in the most unlikely of places. Within pieces of driftwood, sun-bleached bones, and shells, she envisions figures and brings them to life using found natural materials. The carved sculptures often depict women, eyes closed and at peace, as they rest within the smoothed grooves of the finished and polished wood. Bernier finds her raw materials on the shores of Vancouver Island, Canada.

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Embroidery
June 8, 2025

Artist Draws From Pakistani Heritage To Craft Sculptural Embroidery Stretched Over Wood

In the world of Dallas-based artist Nosheen Iqbal, embroidery doesn't take place on a fabric canvas. Instead, its sculptural quality is expanded into mixed-media pieces that are informed by Iqbal's Pakistani roots: Punjabi craft traditions and the ornate buildings that characterize this region of the world. Iqbal defines her work as “an exploration of self-preservation and identity,” per her artist statement.

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Inspiring
June 7, 2025

Teacher Sets up a “Question Box” for Students, Gets a Glimpse Into Their Curious Minds

As adults, there are many things about the world that we don't give too much thought to, or even take for granted. But for kids experiencing the world for the first time, every new thing poses questions. These aren't just what‘s but also how‘s and why‘s. Hoping to encourage their students' curiosity, a fourth grade teacher set up a “question box.

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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.