Exploring the Scientific Principles Behind Quilting

The resurgence of fiber arts has brought quilt-making into the spotlight, with recent exhibitions across the United States celebrating the craftsmanship and cultural significance of quilting. Shows like “Routed West” at the Berkeley Art Museum and “Of Salt and Spirit” at the Memphis Brooks Museum highlight regional quilting cultures, while the High Museum in Atlanta features “Patterns in Abstraction,” focusing […]

Artist Crafts Breathtaking Animal Sculptures from Common Pieces of Paper

## The Craft of Paper: Thiên Dinh’s Elaborate Artworks Paper is a medium frequently undervalued for its delicateness, yet it possesses vast potential for artistic creation and expression. This is prominently illustrated in the pieces of Vietnamese artist Thiên Dinh, who skillfully converts simple sheets of paper into stunning sculptures of birds, fish, dragons, and more. ### The Fragile Essence […]

Surreal Paintings by Artist Merge History and Modernity in Reinterpreted 20th-Century Art

20th-century artists were audaciously innovative and immensely impactful, and their legacy continues to motivate today’s creators. Chilean painter based in Berlin, Pablo Benzo, is one such artist who promotes the vital artistic movements of that era through his ethereal works that intertwine history and the present. Benzo draws inspiration from the Cubist and Surrealist movements that distanced themselves from realism, […]

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Reinvigorates with Contemporary Enhancements for 100th Anniversary Festivities

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has recently experienced a transformation that honors both performance and community, signaling a new chapter in its remarkable history. This stunning renovation, executed by the renowned design firm Snøhetta, began in 2019 and was perfectly scheduled to align with the hall’s 2025 centennial. “The reimagined St. Louis Symphony Orchestra reflects a strengthened dedication to music, […]

Moses Ros: HUMAN / NATURE Exhibition at the Bruce Museum

Born in New York City in 1958, the Bruce Museum’s 2025 artist-in-residence, Moses Ros, has always found that nature offers inspiration for his art. In *HUMAN / NATURE* — produced in response to the exhibition *Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist* (Bruce Museum, February 6–April 27, 2025) — Ros marshals color and its absence to call attention to issues around […]

LEGO Debuts Engaging Tropical Aquarium Set Featuring Hand-Crank Operation

Numerous individuals discover serenity in managing an aquarium, caring for the fish, and observing them swim gracefully. Others enjoy the challenge of piecing together puzzles, models, and LEGO constructions. Now, LEGO has unveiled a product that combines the best of both experiences. The LEGO Icons Tropical Aquarium not only celebrates the charm of aquariums but also embraces the imaginative potential […]

Dom Pérignon Teams Up with Takashi Murakami for Exciting New Champagne Collection

Takashi Murakami is well-acquainted with brand partnerships. Over the past year, the Japanese artist has unveiled two product collections with CASETiFY; collaborated with the MLB for exclusive baseball collections; and transformed Japan’s Harajuku district alongside Louis Vuitton. Now, he’s setting his sights on the beverage sector, partnering with one of the globe’s most esteemed Champagne houses. For the 2025 end-of-year […]