On November 8, 1825, thirty artists and architects met in the rooms of the New York Historical Society, a stately building nestled along Central Park. At that time, the city had no established art schools, no museums, and no galleries—and this group hoped to change that.
The 2026 Olympic Winter Games are 10 weeks away, but the spirit of the event is already in full swing.
Humans may have been adorning their skin with tattoos for centuries, but recent research has raised a few alarm bells.
Legendary British artist David Hockney is known for his unique, colorful style that captures the world with vibrant energy. Over a career spanning more than 70 years, he has continually reinvented his approach, experimenting with painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and, more recently, digital tools such as an iPad and multi-screen installations.
From monumental sculptures in city squares to immersive environments in deserts and oceans, the top art installations of 2025 reveal...
Gramma, a Galapagos tortoise known for being the oldest animal in the San Diego Zoo, has died at about 141...
Every year, over 40 million turkeys are eaten during Thanksgiving. Hoping to turn things around for at least some of these birds, initiatives have taken a different approach to celebrating this holiday. Rather than being turned into a meal, turkeys across the country were “adopted” by families. It’s not like these birds are being brought into random homes as pets, but rather families donated money to the care of the turkeys throughout their lives.
Starting July 1, 2026, student loans available for those in the fields of architecture and education, among others, will be...
Chimpanzees have long been considered clever creatures, but just how intelligent they are continues to be researched.
Not everyone gets to experience a deep bond with a dog; but for those that do, it’s the best feeling. Nala, adopted in 2022, seemed to know she belonged the moment she arrived in her new Brazil-based home. Her parents, Amanda and Dan, often share sweet snippets of their daily life on Instagram, but one recent video captures just how much love is shared between them.
As we enter the final month of 2025, we feel compelled to take pause and reflect on the past year.
The epic Amazon Basin covers a vast area of mostly untouched wilderness that remains largely unexplored.
