Architecture

July 10, 2026

How a Historic Philadelphia School Became a Creative Hub for a Neighborhood and Beyond [Interview]

In South Philadelphia, there’s an old school that has been given a new lease on life. For over 10 years, a former vocational high school has been a hub for makers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits. It’s called BOK, named after Bok Vocational High School, a 340,000-square-foot building originally constructed in 1936, where students across Philadelphia learned skills such as bricklaying, auto mechanics, wallpapering, and more.

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June 29, 2026

The Dolores Olmedo Museum, Home to the Largest Collection of Kahlo Paintings, Reopens Its Doors

In the southern outskirts of Mexico City, a treasure trove lies within a beautiful 16th century hacienda. The Dolores Olmedo Museum, which recently reopened after a six-year closure, features 3,000 works of pre-Hispanic art, Mexican folk art, and modern art. But most notably, it boasts the largest collection of paintings by Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

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June 18, 2026

Immersive ‘Balloon Museum’ Lands a Permanent Home and New Exhibition in NYC

Come July 15, 2026, New York City will have a new reason to be called the “City of Dreams.” Since 2021, the iconic Balloon Museum inflatable art exhibition has immersed viewers in the magical world of air-filled art installations. Originally launched in Italy, the exhibition has traveled the globe, from Miami to Madrid to Paris, and 20 other cities globally.

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June 11, 2026

Inauguration for Sagrada Família’s Tallest Tower Dazzles With Touching Light Show Depicting Gaudí

In a moment that has been 144 years in the making, Pope Leo XIV inaugurated the Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus Christ, its final and highest tower. The structure, completed in February, turned the Barcelona temple into the tallest Christian church in the world at 566 feet. To mark the occasion, a light show took place, featuring a touching tribute to Antoni Gaudí, the man who designed the Sagrada Família.

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