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A beautifully preserved mid-century modern brick residence with expansive glass windows and a manicured garden, showcasing timeless architectural appeal.
Hearth & Home

Mid-century design principles shape brick homes for future appreciation

The Asher Residence, a Rodney Walker-designed mid-century modern gem in Sherman Oaks, is now listed for $3.

Aisha Bakri·Jun 28
Designer's hands interacting with a textured, natural textile, emphasizing tactile qualities and emotional connection in sustainable fashion design.
Sound & Scene

Designers Use Textiles Promoting Wellbeing in New Projects

Students at Lucerne School of Design are creating textiles specifically engineered to promote emotional wellbeing, challenging the industry's traditional focus on fleeting trends and disposable fashio

Jing Mei Lin·Jun 28
Preppy Rugrat Gives Siblings Matching Style Without Identical Outfits
Style & Adornment

Preppy Rugrat Gives Siblings Matching Style Without Identical Outfits

Preppy Rugrat offers a solution for sibling dressing by using coordinated product families with related designs across different silhouettes, rather than identical outfits. This approach allows siblings of varying ages and needs to share a visual theme while wearing garments suited to their individual stage.

Sponsored by Preppy Rugrat·Oct 13
Diverse group of South Florida artists engaged in creative work, with symbols of opportunity and funding integrated into a sunny cityscape.
Artisans & Craft

South Florida Opens New Artist Opportunities and Grants for 2026

A South Florida filmmaker stands to receive $50,000, mentorship, and equipment access through Oolite Arts' Cinematic Residency, a powerful commitment to nurturing local talent, according to Artburst M

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 28
Futuristic sustainable fashion material production facility with integrated greenery and advanced weaving technology, bathed in natural light.
Style & Adornment

Innovations in Sustainable Fashion Materials

Every year, approximately 48 million megatons of clothing are simply thrown away, with less than 1% of those materials ever recycled into new garments, according to Triodos IM .

Chloe Dubois·Jun 28
A modern Italian living room featuring modular furniture with artistic flair, blending classic elegance with contemporary design elements.
Style & Adornment

Italian Designers Blend Modularity and Artistry in New Furnishings

Despite its deep roots in tradition, the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile attracted 316,342 visitors, eager to see how brands like Baccarat are deconstructing 19th-century chandeliers into modular ri

Jing Mei Lin·Jun 27
A highly detailed, 223-megapixel image of the Cigar galaxy (Messier 82) captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing stars, dust, and gas.
Artisans & Craft

NASA's Webb telescope captures 223-megapixel image of Cigar galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope spent nearly three days observing a single galaxy, Messier 82, to capture a 223-megapixel image.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 27
The Art of Everyday Elegance With Habebe Couture’s Leather Handbags
Style & Adornment

The Art of Everyday Elegance With Habebe Couture’s Leather Handbags

Habebe Couture offers a curated collection of Carbotti leather handbags designed to add everyday elegance and polish to any outfit. This guide explores their versatile styles, colors, and finishes, helping you choose a handbag that complements your personal style.

Sponsored by Habebe Couture·Oct 13
Diverse media artists working together in a high-tech studio, surrounded by holographic displays and digital art projects, preparing for the VH AWARD.
Artisans & Craft

VH Award Announces 2026 Open Call for Media Artists

In the first half of 2026, media artists worldwide will vie for a share of over $30,000 in production grants from the 7th VH AWARD, a crucial boost for their careers.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 27
James Turrell's monumental 'As Seen Below' Skyspace in Aarhus, Denmark, a colossal light installation framing a vibrant sunset.
Artisans & Craft

James Turrell Completes 100th Skyspace in Aarhus

James Turrell has completed his 100th Skyspace, a colossal light installation in Denmark.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 27
Kylie Jenner models the new Meta AI Glasses, featuring a slim oval frame with a small gemstone on the right lens, blending fashion and technology.
Style & Adornment

Meta AI Glasses Debut with Kylie Jenner Partnership

The new Meta Glasses by Kylie (Starfire) model, priced at $399, features a slim oval frame and a small gemstone on its right lens, according to Memeburn .

Jing Mei Lin·Jun 26
Two stop-motion puppet characters in a desperate, yearning pose, reaching for each other in a surreal landscape, representing the theme of seeking love.
Artisans & Craft

Anna Mantzaris's new comedy PLEASE explores wanting love

Oscar-nominated actor Stellan Skarsgård lends his voice to Anna Mantzaris' new stop-motion comedy, 'PLEASE'.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 26
Pip & Moon: Exclusive Prints for Family Loungewear Comfort
Style & Adornment

Pip & Moon: Exclusive Prints for Family Loungewear Comfort

In the evolving world of fashion, comfort has become a non-negotiable luxury, and Pip & Moon is a brand delivering on that promise with artistic flair. As one of the top loungewear to watch in 2025, Pip & Moon stands out…

Sponsored by Pip & Moon·Oct 13
The 'Clasping Arms' sculpture stands prominently in Minneapolis' Boom Island Park, surrounded by a diverse community celebrating unity and resilience.
Artisans & Craft

Clasping Arms sculpture celebrates Minneapolis community resilience

A monumental 23,000-square-foot ground mural now sprawls across Minneapolis' Boom Island Park, marking the first U.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 25
Intricate felted wool sculpture of an owl, showcasing detailed feathers and a wise expression, created by artist Holly Guertin.
Artisans & Craft

Holly Guertin weaves animal tales in felted wool art

From July 6 to October 10, Salisbury, North Carolina's Waterworks Visual Arts Center will host Holly Guertin's solo exhibition, 'Hand in Hand.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 25
Vitrocsa's award-winning headquarters featuring 'invisible' window systems that create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
Artisans & Craft

Vitrocsa headquarters showcases precision innovation and transparency

In Switzerland, Vitrocsa's newly completed headquarters isn't just an office; it's a living exhibition where the walls themselves disappear, showcasing the company's award-winning 'invisible' window s

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 24
Artist mothers collaborating and creating art in a sunlit, open-source studio space, fostering a supportive community.
Artisans & Craft

Lenka Clayton Launches Open-Source Residency for Artist Mothers

In one of her most striking projects, artist Lenka Clayton meticulously documented a photographic grid of small, everyday objects — spools of thread, buttons, acorns, bottle caps — all found in her ch

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 24
6 Steps to Qualify for NY Medicaid Without Draining Your Life Savings
Mind & Body

6 Steps to Qualify for NY Medicaid Without Draining Your Life Savings

Navigating the path to long-term care can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with the possibility of depleting your life savings to qualify for Medicaid. For families in Brooklyn and Queens, understanding New York'…

Sponsored by Alatsas Law Firm·Oct 9
Artist Elliot McGucken uses a drone to etch Einstein's light cones into the night sky over the Trona Pinnacles desert landscape.
Artisans & Craft

Elliot McGucken etches Einstein's light cones over desert expanses

Over the desolate Trona Pinnacles, artist Elliot McGucken uses a drone to etch Einstein's light cones into the night sky, transforming abstract physics into tangible art.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 24
Futuristic cityscape with glowing AI-generated design elements, representing the revolution in UX design workflows and the impact of AI tools.
Travel & Place

Leading AI UX Tools Revolutionizing Design Workflows in 2026

A recent study found that 60% of new app interfaces launched last year used AI-generated wireframes, often indistinguishable from those created by human designers.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 23
A striking sculpture by Willie Cole, meticulously assembled from numerous hairdryer casings, presented as a powerful cultural statement in an art exhibition.
Mind & Body

Willie Cole transforms everyday objects into expressive art

In his current New York exhibition, Willie Cole presents a stark visage crafted from dozens of blowdryer casings, transforming discarded appliances into a powerful cultural statement.

Jing Mei Lin·Jun 23
Intricate punch-cut art by David Daigle, revealing unsettling scenes within deconstructed commercial imagery, critiquing media and beauty standards.
Artisans & Craft

David Daigle Critiques Commercial Imagery with Punch-Cut Art

In his forthcoming exhibition, 'The Death of Beauty,' artist David Daigle meticulously excavates iconic commercial imagery with precise holes, revealing tiny, unsettling tableaux.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 23
Calmi Anklet - The Golden Glow Makes the Ankle Part of the Jewelry Look
Style & Adornment

Calmi Anklet - The Golden Glow Makes the Ankle Part of the Jewelry Look

The Calmi Anklet - The Golden Glow is an 18K gold-plated accessory designed to make the ankle a part of the jewelry look, adding a polished detail to cropped hemlines and dresses. It refreshes existing wardrobes by providing a versatile golden accent that elevates various outfits and shoes.

Sponsored by Calmi·Oct 9
The Torre San Luis hotel in Guadalajara adorned with a large, colorful ceramic tile mural inspired by the local sun-drenched ecosystem.
Artisans & Craft

Ceramic tile mural captures Guadalajara's sun-drenched ecosystem

Thousands of individual, handmade ceramic tiles now cover the facade of Guadalajara's Torre San Luis hotel, transforming it into a vibrant, flowing ecosystem of abstract shapes and colors.

Ikaika Kalua·Jun 23