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Portrait Photography

January 15, 2026

Photographer Captures the Poetic, Dynamic Language of Dance [Interview]

Capturing a body in movement is no simple task, and yet it’s a challenge that epitomizes Josh S. Rose’s creative practice. For years, the photographer has managed to translate the language of dance into pristine images, in which performers are suspended in exquisite gestures and dramatic shapes.

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Science

January 15, 2026

Study Reveals That Living Things Emit a Faint Light That Extinguishes Upon Death

Auras may still be scientifically unproven, but, according to recent research, we do emit a similar type of light, if...

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Inspiring

January 15, 2026

85-Year-Old Grandma Can’t Stop Building Complex LEGO Sets

LEGO isn’t just for kids, and this 85-year-old grandma proves it.

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Music

January 15, 2026

Taiwanese Popstar Stuns Crowds by Riding Giant Mechanical Snake on Stage

For her 2026 Pleasure tour at the Taipei Dome, Taiwanese popstar Jolin Tsai pulled out all the stops. The slate of concerts, which was held earlier this month, was less of a performance than an immersive experience, encompassing countless mythical creatures that roamed across the venue. Perhaps most impressive of all, though, was the 30-meter-long (about 98-feet-long) snake upon which Jolin rode for her song Medusa.

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Technology

January 15, 2026

Engineer Creates Piano That Visualizes Every Note You Play as a Burst of Color

Not all people experience the world in the same way.

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Street Art

January 15, 2026

Street Artists Honor Legendary Dancer With Mural You Have To Move Around To Appreciate

For Argentine artist duo Vanesa Galdeano and Anali Chanquia, better known as MEDIANERAS, creating a mural honoring Pina Bausch—the late,...

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January 14, 2026

How Two Films About the Same Subjects Came Out in the Same Year

Embed from Getty Images In 2022, two documentaries were released that tell the same remarkable story: the lives of French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft. Both films draw from the couple’s extraordinary archive of volcanic footage, yet arrive at strikingly different results. One is directed by legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog, titled The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft. The other, Fire of Love, comes from director Sara Dosa.

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Music

January 14, 2026

81-Year-Old DJ Started Career at 65, Proving It’s Never Too Late to Find Your Rhythm

While many assume their partying days are behind them, 81-year-old Swedish DJ Madelein Månsson (aka DJ Gloria)

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Art

January 14, 2026

Artist Sold Snowballs for $1 in 1983 and Made People Question the Value of Art

What gives something value, and who gets to decide?

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Art

January 14, 2026

The U.S.’s Longest-Running Arts, Antiques, and Design Fair Will Return Next Week

Every winter, New York City is home to some of the region’s most exciting cultural events, including Restaurant Week, the Winter Jazzfest, and the beloved Winter Show. A staple in the city’s seasonal calendar, the Winter Show stands as the country’s longest-running arts, antiques, and design fair, offering dealers and connoisseurs alike a sweeping glimpse into the art of collecting.

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