Ai Weiwei’s film «Human Flow» documents the staggering scale of the global refugee crisis
by Christopher Jobson To create his new documentary film Human Flow, Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei spent a full year traveling...
Rilke on inspiration and the combinatorial nature of creativity
by Maria Popova “One must have memories of many nights of love, none of which was like the others… One must also have been beside the...
Artful swirls of plastic marine debris documented in images by photographer Mandy Barker
Photographer Mandy Barker creates deceptively eye-catching images to document the pandemic of plastic debris in the world’s waterways...
Melting memories: A data-driven installation that shows the brain’s inner workings
Media artist Refik Anadol’s work Melting Memories combines data paintings, light projections, and augmented data sculptures to visibly...
10+ Different Types of Houses Found in Countries Around the World
Τhroughout history, people have fabricated shelters that fit their surroundings. With a universal set of criteria in mind—including...
Playfully adorable illustrations that will make you smile
Kuala Lampur, Malaysia-based artist Lim Heng Swee loves to doodle. With a bright attitude towards life, he creates adorable...
Christopher Hitchens on animal Rights, our human hubris, and the lesser appreciated moral of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
by Maria Popova “All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.” Central photo: Christopher Hitchens (Photograph...
«Luisa Miller» in Preveza
From the Metropolitan Opera of New York Transmitted live on Saturday April 14, 2018 at 19:30 Plácido Domingo adds yet another role to...
Which countries get the most sleep?
Donald Trump makes do with four hours. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, is up before 4am. Nearly half of all senior managers say their performance...
Life doesn’t frighten me: Maya Angelou’s courageous children’s verses, illustrated by Basquiat
by Maria Popova A priceless primer on poetry and contemporary art for little ones, and a timeless reminder of the power of courage in...
The difficult art of self-compassion
by Maria Popova “We need to re-learn the value of calculated moments of self-compassion; we need to appreciate the role of self-care in...
Trees Grow from Bricks and a Storefront on the Streets of New York by Pejac
Elusive Spanish artist Pejac (previously) travels the world creating street interventions, often integrating natural elements into...
How the World Celebrates Easter in 15 Spectacular Photos
By Becky Little | Photo gallery by Kathy Moran April 1 marks the Christian holiday of Easter this year, which summons thoughts of dyed...
Jerome by Heart: A tender illustrated celebration of love too boundless for labels to contain
by Maria Popova A bold and jubilant defense of the heart’s indomitable truth. To love every fiber of another’s being with every fiber of...
«Così fan tutte» in Preveza
From the Metropolitan Opera of New York Transmitted live on Saturday March 31, 2018 at 19:55 A winning cast comes together for Phelim...
Ancient Ruins Reconstructed with Architectural GIFs
Today, views of the world’s ancient architectural wonders are firmly based in their current state of ruin, leaving to visitors’...