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Amid Attacks on Trans Rights, Museum Staff Push for All-Gender Restrooms

From a toilet “intervention” to signage that upends the traditional gendered silhouette, cultural workers share the labor that goes into developing inclusive facilities.

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Is the Smithsonian Museum of the American Latino Finally Moving Forward?

Amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, a bipartisan coalition is advocating for a bill that would guarantee the institution a spot on the National Mall. 

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Calming and Melancholic Landscape Paintings By Susan Abbott

Susan Abbott’s paintings tell stories through rich colors, delicate details, and a deep appreciation for the places she captures. Whether it’s a sunlit windowsill or a quiet street, her work evokes a sense of familiarity and warmth, even in unknown settings. With a background in both watercolor and oil, she’s spent years documenting the world, […]
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The Dot Art of Rafaela Santos’ Hand-Painted Stone Surfaces

Rafaela Santos, known as Amandala Rocks, transforms ordinary materials into mesmerizing works of art, hand-painting delicate mandala designs onto stone-like surfaces. Each dot she places is part of a mindful practice, blending creativity with meditation to cultivate both beauty and inner peace. Instead of using real stones, she crafts her own from plaster and silicone […]
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Striking Illustrations by Denis Freitas

The dynamism of street art meets the grace and nuance of fine art in the exciting illustration work of Brazilian artist Denis Freitas. His powerful graphic style is entirely his own, with solid forms balanced with subtlety and detail, telling his client’s story in a striking and unique way. In addition to studying Graphic Design […]
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Amazing Photos From the Inside the Cockpit of a Concorde

Concorde was a game-changer, shaking up commercial aviation with its breathtaking supersonic speeds and futuristic design. Everything about it—from its sleek body to the way it was operated—set it apart from the aircraft of its time. The flight deck, in particular, was unlike anything found in traditional planes, with a level of complexity that demanded […]