Image via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) For centuries, Hans Holbein the Younger’s portrait of Anne of Cleves has hung in the Louvre, a muted symbol of a pivotal moment in Tudor history. Commissioned by King Henry VIII in 1539, the painting reportedly swayed the king’s decision to marry Anne, his fourth wife. However, upon meeting […]
April 2, 2024
Images via Pizza Hut Taiwan’s Facebook / Pizza Hut Taiwan Pizza Hut Taiwan is scaling up on bizarro bakes. After breaking out of its shell with a “turtle” pie, the fast-food chain has another reptile up its sleeve, or crust. It’s a Snake Ring Pizza, and it’s not for the faint of heart. Read full […]
April 2, 2024
Photo 308874081 © Dennizn | Dreamstime.com For many, ChatGPT has been a nifty companion for research and content generation. But one persistent criticism has been its lack of transparency—users often have no idea where the information it provides comes from, or if it can even be believed. Read full article
April 1, 2024
Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework for creating custom web pages quickly. Unlike traditional CSS frameworks that offer predefined components, Tailwind provides low-level utility classes that let you build unique designs directly in your HTML markup, giving you the flexibility to customize layouts without having to override any styles or navigate through complex CSS […]
March 31, 2024
Image generated on AI Harvard University’s Houghton Library recently made a skin-tingling decision regarding a controversial item in its collection: a 19th-century book titled Des Destinées de l’Âme (Destinies of the Soul). Written by Arsène Houssaye, the literature was discovered to be bound in human skin in 2014 through scientific testing. After years of internal […]
March 30, 2024
Video screenshot via Mariana Manso / The Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola is a globally recognized icon, and the homages poured onto walls near and far are zesty proof of this. So now, instead of narrowing its focus on the bottles that neatly display its branding, the beverage giant is popping open a can of creative interpretations […]
March 30, 2024
Image via Sotheby’s A landmark work from the artistic powerhouse duo of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat is set to hit the auction block at Sotheby’s this May, with an estimated price tag of US$18 million. Titled simply Untitled, 1984, the large-scale piece (nearly 10 feet tall and 13 feet wide) is poised to potentially […]
March 30, 2024
Photo 171141164 © Searick1 and Michael Bush | Dreamstime.com Denim darling Levi’s getting a little flirty after listening to Queen Bey’s sultry new track. Beyoncé’s latest album, Cowboy Carter, features a racy country collaboration with Post Malone titled Levii’s Jeans—intentionally misspelled, likely to steer clear of potential inconveniences with the brand. Read full article
March 30, 2024
Affinity software. Image via Canva Canva, the ubiquitous online design platform known for its user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop functionality, has made its most strategic move yet. In a recent acquisition valued at “several hundred million pounds” (approximately US$380 million), Canva absorbed the UK-based Affinity, developer of the popular professional design software suite. Read full article
March 30, 2024
Image via Lamborghini The unmistakable raging bull of Lamborghini has gotten a subtle makeover, marking the Italian automaker’s first logo redesign in over 20 years. Instead of going full steam ahead, the update reflects Lamborghini’s desire to project a more modern image while staying true to its heritage. Read full article
March 29, 2024
Image via Titanic / IMDb Remember that iconic scene in Titanic where Rose clings to a door frame while Jack shivers in the freezing water? This very piece of movie history, crafted from balsa wood and adorned with ornate floral accents and scrolling curves reminiscent of rococo architecture, recently made a splash at Heritage Auctions. […]
March 29, 2024
Image via Studio Ghibli Studio Ghibli, the legendary Japanese animation house behind classics like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, is bringing more enchantment to the lives of fans and creatives with a rare offering: free-to-use images from its latest, Oscar-winning, film, The Boy and the Heron (or How Do You Live? in Japan). Read […]
March 29, 2024