Design

May 19, 2026

The Met x BAND-AID Unveil Art Bandages That Let You Heal Wounds With Famous Paintings

Research shows that looking at art can be good for your health, and now, famous paintings can literally help heal your wounds. BAND-AID recently collaborated with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to launch a series of flower-themed adhesive bandages featuring details from famous paintings by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Odilon Redon. The pack of 50 bandages in assorted sizes lets you wear a little part of The Met’s impressive collection.

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May 12, 2026

LEGO Raises Age Limit to 100+ in Honor of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday

Embed from Getty Images The legendary David Attenborough turned 100 on May 8, 2026, and LEGO celebrated the milestone with a playful update, raising the age limit on its LEGO sets from 99+ to 100+. “Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough,” the company wrote on Instagram. “There’s no age limit for those who never stop playing.” LEGO isn’t just for kids.

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May 5, 2026

Met Gala 2026: How Attendees Interpreted the “Fashion Is Art” Theme on the Red Carpet

The first Monday in May is known as “fashion’s biggest night out,” aka the Met Gala. This annual fete raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and marks the start of its exhibition. Opening May 10, 2026, is the Costume Art show, which uses the dressed body to examine garments from The Costume Institute. From the show concept came the theme of the 2026 Met Gala: “Fashion is Art.

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