Art

October 6, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Condemns AI Art and Defends the Importance of Human Creativity

In the age of AI, knowing how to distinguish between human-made and AI-generated art, music, writing, and images is becoming more important than ever. Pope Leo XIV agrees, and on Friday, October 2, he made a speech condemning AI art and calling on the Catholic Church to “renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions.” Pope Leo XIV made the speech at the The Art of Possibility: Weaving Together event at the Vatican’s Consistory Hall.

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October 3, 2026

16 Contemporary Female Painters Use Fabric as a Means To Explore Memory and Identity

Sixteen contemporary female painters explore the emotional and cultural significance of fabric in Interlace, a group exhibition at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina. The exhibition brings together figurative paintings and still lifes that examine how fabric becomes a way to consider memory, identity, tradition, and everyday life. The artists take varied approaches to the theme.

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September 28, 2026

Sculptures Installed To Honor the Human Chain Formed to Rescue a Dog Trapped in River in Kazakhstan

Ten years since a community came together for a selfless rescue, a monument has been installed honoring the strength and empathy of their humanity. In 2016, the story of bravery and solidarity made headlines around the world. A dog fell onto the Sairan Reservoir in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and couldn’t escape due to the strong currents and the steep walls surrounding it.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.