The Brooklyn Museum, a cultural landmark renowned for its diverse art collections and community engagement, recently faced a significant financial challenge. Announced earlier this year, the institution planned to lay off over 10% of its workforce due to a $10 million budget shortfall. This decision drew immediate backlash from unions and community supporters, sparking rallies and intense discussions with city […]
**Trapped by Roman Willi: A Feature of the 2025 BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition** The BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition has again enchanted audiences with its breathtaking display of the Earth’s varied ecosystems and wildlife. Among the contenders for the 2025 People’s Choice Award is “Trapped” by Roman Willi, a striking artwork that encapsulates the delicate equilibrium of nature alongside […]
Tucked away in the McDowell Mountains’ foothills in the Sonoran Desert lies an architectural treasure crafted by Frank Lloyd Wright. Referred to as Taliesin West, this innovative architect regarded it as his desert experiment. There, he and his students resided and crafted designs for groundbreaking buildings that adhered to Wright’s organic architecture principles. Defining organic architecture is no simple task. […]
**Thrasos’ Sargassum Composite 3D Printed Structures: An Eco-Friendly Approach to Coral Reef Restoration** Cozumel, a top tourist hotspot in Mexico, is confronting serious environmental issues as climate change and overtourism jeopardize its lively ecosystems, especially the coral reefs that attract millions of tourists. Rising temperatures and human interventions have resulted in considerable coral bleaching, a pressing concern that the Cozumel […]
Each summer, during the solstice, something enchanting occurs at the Getty Research Institute (GRI) in Los Angeles. A skylight referred to as the “oculus,” located precisely in the center of the GRI, captures the sunlight at noon, channeling it down toward an opaque glass circle below. This moment brings forth a profound sense of tranquility and contemplation, with staff members […]
This Friday, America will commemorate its 249th anniversary on the Fourth of July. The nation’s Independence Day is a time for community celebration and honoring the fundamental American values of freedom, liberty, and justice for everyone. Freedom in all its forms also encompasses the right to create and express yourself in your preferred manner. To mark the occasion, My Modern […]
**Weekly Highlights: BSA Images for June 1, 2025** The British Society of Aesthetics (BSA) consistently offers a venue for the convergence of science, art, and human perception. Each week, they unveil a selection of captivating images that not only spark our imagination but also expand the limits of our understanding of aesthetics. For the week concluding on June 1, 2025, […]
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