Peter Paul Rubens, the Notorious Figure of Flemish Baroque
Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat from the Duchy of Brabant in the Southern Netherlands (modern-day Belgium). He is considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens’s highly charged compositions reference erudite aspects of classical and Christian history. His unique and immensely popular Baroque style emphasized movement, […]
The Porcelain Room at Fondazione Prada
By S.L. Daily The Porcelain Room: Chinese Export Porcelain brought together more than 1,700 individual pieces of Chinese export porcelain from the 16th-19th centuries. The exhibition, which was on display at the Fondazione Prada in Milan (from January to September 2020), is housed in Tom Postma Design’s innovative and impressive structure, adorned with brown velvet […]
Turkish Coffee, Not Just a Drink But a Culture
After its introduction to the Ottoman empire in the 16th century, Turkish coffee gradually took a central place in social rituals. No matter how many Western coffee chains pop up in Istanbul, Turkish coffee is still going strong, especially among the young. By Fulya Ozerkan Journalist in Istanbul, Türkiye Large crowds pass by the […]
Across the Fields
By Anatole France* AFTER breakfast Catherine goes out into the meadows with her little brother Jack. When they start out the day is as young and fresh as they are. The sky is not exactly blue; it is rather a gray, but a gray that is softer than all the blues in the world. Catherine’s […]
NASA’s Webb Maps Weather on Planet 280 Light-Years Away
By Space Telescope Science Insitute An international team of researchers has successfully used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to map the weather on the hot gas-giant exoplanet WASP-43 b. Precise brightness measurements over a broad spectrum of mid-infrared light, combined with 3D climate models and previous observations from other telescopes, suggest the presence of thick, […]
Exploring the Current Spate of UFO Sightings: Why Are We Still Discussing UFOs and Their Phenomena?
By Josh Longster In recent times, the sky has set the stage for a number of enigmatic events, captivating the attention of people around the world. From the heart of Texas to the far reaches of Europe, sightings of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) have surged, leaving observers both baffled and intrigued. Let’s review a few […]
Introducing Gen Alpha: America’s Newest Kids
By Dora Mekouar Numbering 2 billion and counting, Gen Alpha (born 2010-2024) is expected to be the biggest generation in history. And even though its oldest members are only 14 years old, Gen Alpha is already an economic force to be reckoned with. “They’re spending money, and in significant amounts. Not only that, they influence […]
Show and Tell: Exploring Storytelling in Chinese Painting
By Shi-yee Liu «The genre of narrative painting in China reached full maturity as early as the fourth century and continues to thrive today. The exhibition Show and Tell: Stories in Chinese Painting—on view at The Met Fifth Avenue through August 6, 2017—explores how Chinese painters have told stories that promote political and cultural agendas […]
Amnesty: Global Rule of Law on Brink of Collapse, Fueled by AI
By Henry Ridgwell LONDON —A breakdown in the international rule of law is being accelerated through rapid advancement in technology and artificial intelligence, which risks a “supercharging” of human rights violations, according to an annual report, by Amnesty International, published April 24. “The international rules-based order is on the brink of collapse. The violations of […]
US Senate Passes Possible TikTok Ban
By Evie Steele & Sun Cheng WASHINGTON — Among a package of military aid bills it passed Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved a bill that requires TikTok parent company ByteDance to sell the video hosting platform or risk the government banning the app for all U.S. users. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law […]