Artist Contends With Migrant Narratives Through Embroidered Mixed-Media Paintings "... when I turned 18, I wanted the opposite of assimilation. I wanted to go back and be proud of my roots and cultural history.”

In her upcoming solo exhibition in New York, Arleene Correa Valencia contends with family history and Mexican migrant narratives through mixed-media paintings, embroidery, and textiles. trib.al/FT8JFCW

Photographic Survey From 19th-Century India Snags Nearly $57K at Auction These nearly 200-year-old photographs are a piece of history that reflect the dehumanizing effects of colonialism. Britain documented people of India as though they were subjects to be studied rather than human beings.

A photographic survey from 19th-century India sold for nearly $57,000 at a recent auction, far exceeding pre-sale estimates. trib.al/OSIDzPE

From Sand to Summit: Artist’s Majestic Macramé Installation in the Desert Is Recreated in the Alps “The result is a dialogue between extremes: heat and cold, color and white, ancient craft and architectural precision.”

Milla Novo’s 'From Desert Sand to Alpine Snow' fiber art concept cleverly juxtaposes vibrant macramé panels with the severity of winter landscapes. trib.al/ZMPGr4P

Discover the Remarkable Finalists of the 2026 Sony World Photographer Awards What an absolutely stunning display of how photography captures so much of the world we would never have been able to see on our own.

The Sony World Photography Awards have unveiled the 30 finalists and more than 65 shortlisted photographers for this year’s competition. trib.al/WL0vTyJ

Warming Oceans May Be Causing One Whale Species To Have Fewer Calves Scientists discovered that one whale population is having calves more years apart.

Scientists found that southern right whales are having calves less often, possibly due to changes in krill availability linked to climate change. trib.al/2dPQXb9

Striking Scene of a Toad Swimming Across a Pond Wins the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards Each image is a reminder of why woodlands, wetlands, and other ecosystems are vital.

These are the winning images of the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards. trib.al/r5SWXve

Artist Builds Giant Butterfly Wings From Thousands of Tiny Porcelain Fragments Did you know that a butterfly's wings are made up of tiny scales? Rebecca Manson is inspired by these minuscule details.

New York-based artist Rebecca Manson creates ceramic sculptures that capture the incredible beauty of butterfly and moth wings. trib.al/Ni3vC0e

Underwater Photographer Helps Free a Humpback Whale Entangled in Fishing Gear We're grateful photographer John Kowitz was there!

During a recent expedition, underwater photographer John Kowitz discovered a humpback whale entangled in hundreds of feet of fishing line and chain, so he helped save its life. trib.al/DvLgiGB

DIY Butterfly Cardigan Invites You To Crochet Your Own Pair of Wings Look like a monarch butterfly, or spread your wings and try something else.

If you’ve ever marvelled at the beauty of a butterfly’s wings, this crochet cardigan pattern by Binh Wu of Biyabimi lets you create a pair of your own. trib.al/jVOdyPF

40,000-Year-Old Symbols Carved in Bone May Reveal the Origins of Written Language This discovery suggests that the roots of writing stretch far deeper into the human past—more than 30,00 years!

Ice Age humans carved small, repeated symbols into bone and ivory nearly 40,000 years ago. trib.al/z5OCQxP

For the First Time, This Legendary Folk Artist’s Work Will Venture Outside of Japan Kawai Kanjirō’s legendary folk art will travel outside of Japan for the first time and be on view at the Japan Society in New York starting March 10.

Kawai Kanjirō’s legendary folk art will travel outside of Japan for the first time in celebration of mingei’s 100th anniversary. trib.al/MxGvwQJ

This "Cursed!" Exhibition Reveals How Magic Ruled the Ancient World [Interview] "I hope visitors will recognize that magic in the ancient world was not an illusion or sleight of hand but a serious, deeply held belief system that helped people navigate uncertainty and suffering."

Toledo Museum of Art will soon open an exhibition dedicated solely to magic and its crucial functions throughout the ancient world. trib.al/XYnqDse

Dive Into the Wondrous Underwater World of ‘Ponyo’ at L.A.’s Academy Museum If you love Hayao Miyazaki’s 2008 film 'Ponyo,' you can now inhabit the wondrous world in an immersive exhibition.

At the Academy Museum in L.A., guests can now dive into the world of Hayao Miyazaki’s 2008 feature film 'Ponyo.' trib.al/qUZH05F

Casa Batlló, a Gaudí Masterpiece, Opens a New Art Gallery on Its Once-Inaccessible Second Floor The gallery opening marks one way Casa Batlló is commemorating the centennial of Gaudí’s passing.

Casa Batlló finally opened the second floor of Gaudí’s masterpiece in Barcelona, which has been turned into a gallery space for contemporary art. trib.al/swtNXZ2

Amazing Astrophotography in New Zealand Showcases the Otherworldly Beauty of Our Universe "[The universe] hands you a moment to step back and appreciate life on our little rock in space.”

In New Zealand, astrophotographer Tom Rae is capturing dramatic landscapes and night skies alike. trib.al/i6dljDB

19th-Century Marble Sculpture Is So Delicately Crafted It Looks Like Sheer Fabric This "fabric" is made of stone.

A 19th-century veiled marble sculpture makes solid stone look like soft, flowing fabric through astonishingly precise carving. trib.al/ooYV9bc

Art Basel Awards Trophy Eschews Gold for Cloud-Like Glass That’s One of a Kind Each award is a glass sculpture shaped, in part, by breath.

Jacques Herzog designed the Art Basel Awards trophy as a breath-formed glass cloud that embodies creativity in motion. trib.al/hHMWS6V

A Photojournalist’s Tireless Quest to the Heart of Mongolia’s Altai Mountains [Interview] “I remember immediately feeling a sense of calm and belonging in the Altai Mountains. There was a quiet strength in the way people lived, intimately connected to the land, the seasons, and their animals.”

We had the chance to speak with Claire Thomas about her work as a photojournalist and her amazing images of the Altai Mountains. trib.al/nWzvm6d

Artists Around the World Are Creating Heartfelt Tributes to Baby Monkey Punch So many aww-mazing tributes to Punch!

Countless artists around the world are creating unique tributes to Punch, the adorable, 7-month-old Japanese macaque who has won the heart of the internet. trib.al/iKEl1wg

Urban Landscapes and Plant Life Unite in the New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show “There’s a beautiful chaos in the concrete jungle, and life in bloom."

At the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, Mr. Flower Fantastic has united urban and plant life through vibrant installations blooming with orchids. trib.al/PX6V4Cm

LEGO’s "Emerald City Wall Art" Set is Wicked Fun (and Great Decor) Take a waltz down the yellow brick road and build this wickedly fun LEGO set!

A whimsical addition to any interior space, LEGO’s Wicked Emerald City Wall Art set presents a vibrant scene of Oz’s jewel-clad capital. trib.al/WMVrpEr

Ceramic Artist Pays Tribute to Black Culture Through Hair–Inspired Vases These remarkably crafted vases mimic the Bantu knots of traditional African hairstyles. Each one is a powerful tribute to Black identity, heritage, and culture.

Danielle Williams of Strong Roots Pottery honors “the duality of beauty and power within Black hair,” creating striking vases inspired by Bantu knots. trib.al/fdcBrjX

Ingenious Gift Wrapping Paper Looks and Feels Like Bread When I say something is “a feast for the eyes,” this is what I mean.

Tokyo-based designer Tsujio Ippei created Bakermee, a fun, sensory gift wrapping option meant to look like bread.
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Expressive Cat Drawings Capture Feline Personalities Through Gestural Lines The way this artist turns scribbles into incredibly expressive cat drawings is absolutely amazing!

Artist ShouXin brilliantly captures the range of personalities of cats with his energetic pencil drawings. trib.al/R9wjsog

Here’s What You Actually Need To Know Before Starting Watercolor Painting Watercolor is a great way to place to start your painting journey. Before you put brush to paper, here's what to know.

Watercolor is a great way to dive into painting, but there are some things you’ll want to know before you buy supplies. trib.al/D8q8hli

Sir David Attenborough Is Turning 100 With a Celebration of His Genre-Defining Work Sir David Attenborough is turning 100 on May 8, 2026, and here's how he's being celebrated.

Sir David Attenborough is turning 100 on May 8, 2026, and here's how he's being celebrated. trib.al/V2wrs07

700-Year-Old Shipwreck Reveals a Trove of Ceramics Challenging History Itself Between 2016 and 2019, archeologists unearthed Singapore’s first ancient shipwreck and came to some important conclusions.

Marine archaeologists uncovered Singapore’s first ancient shipwreck near the entrance to the Singapore Strait, revealing 3.5 tonnes of Yuan dynasty ceramics, including rare blue-and-white porcelain. trib.al/hg0lvAo

Powerful Mural of Lady Liberty Being Detained by ICE Agents Pops Up in NYC “Immediately after finishing it, people walking up out of the subway cheered when they saw it for the first time.”

Artist Doug Groupp (aka Clown Soldier) painted a mural titled Attack on Liberty, which depicts the Statue of Liberty being arrested by ICE agents. trib.al/jrehcCY

Taste the Creativity When You Use These Fun and Functional Kitchen Supplies These are all NESSIEssary kitchen tools!

OTOTO knows how to put the “fun” in functional with its charming kitchen supplies. trib.al/JPcMWeG

2026 Met Gala’s Dress Code Has Officially Been Announced What do you think of this year’s Met Gala theme?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Costume Institute have officially announced “fashion is art” as the dress code for the 2026 Met Gala. trib.al/3xMVbNc