Inspiring
June 11, 2025

Graduate Pays Tribute to His Dad’s Job by Carrying a Gas Tank on His Way to Pick Up His Diploma

For many, graduation is much more than just an individual achievement, it's the result of teamwork. After all, many families put in long hours at strenuous jobs to provide for their college student. Aware of these sacrifices, a student in Brazil named Lorenzo Monfardini paid a moving yet very unique tribute to his dad, who works for a gas company and supported him while he got his degree.

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Sculpture
June 10, 2025

Stunning Dale Chihuly Exhibition Coming to Sculpture Garden in Michigan

World-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly is once again bringing his stunning sculptures to Michigan's Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. When CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens opens in May 2026, it will mark the third time that the glassmaker has exhibited his work at the Grand Rapids sculpture garden, capping decades of collaboration. Meijer Gardens already counts several Chihuly pieces as part of its permanent collection, including a site-specific chandelier and sprawling installation in the museum's cafe.

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Installation
June 10, 2025

Remarkable Museum Exploring Materiality and Immersion Will Open in Kyoto This Fall

In January 2025, teamLab unveiled a significant expansion to its Tokyo museum, nearly doubling its area in order to accommodate even more immersive experiences. Now, only a few months later, the art collective has already announced its newest venture, which is slated to open this fall in Minami-ku, Kyoto, as part of the Kyoto Station Southeast Area Project.

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Art
June 9, 2025

How an $18 Throw Pillow Led to the Discovery of a Famously Stolen Painting

One night in June 1978, while Robert Stoddard was peacefully sleeping, thieves were sneaking through his 36-acre Worcester estate. By the time they escaped, they’d gathered 12 paintings—worth about $10 million today—across the residence, many of which still haven’t been recovered. Once he woke up the next morning, Stoddard quickly realized he had been the victim of what would become one of the art world’s most infamous heists.

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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.