Installation

September 19, 2025

Daniel Popper’s Surreal Art Lands at Burning Man

South African artist Daniel Popper is known for his mystical, large-scale installations. Often seen at art and music festivals around the world, there’s been one renowned festival that’s been missing his touch for quite awhile—Burning Man. After a 10-year absence, Popper finally made his way back to the Black Rock Desert with Mycelia. While Popper had been to Burning Man previously, he’d never mounted an artwork at the iconic festival.

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September 15, 2025

Giant Sleeping Dachshund Sleeps on the Floor of a Futuristic Store in Seoul

While most retail stores don’t allow dogs inside, Gentle Monster’s new headquarters and flagship, Haus Nowhere Seoul, makes an exception. Located in the Seongsu neighborhood, the 13-story, dream-like complex features an unexpected centerpiece—a giant animatronic dachshund peacefully napping in the middle of the space. With gently moving ears, a twitching nose, and a body that rises and falls to the rhythm of its breath, the mechanical canine sculpture looks incredibly lifelike.

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September 4, 2025

Bourbon and Glassblowing Unite in New Chihuly Exhibition at Sprawling Kentucky Distillery

Peeking out from the rolling fields of Loretto, Ky., is an eclectic assortment of glass sculptures. Some are deep blue, shooting straight into the sky; others snake through the air with their orange tendrils and yellow curls. This playful and bizarre cast comprises Dale Chihuly’s new exhibition at Star Hill Farm, the home of the Kentucky bourbon brand Maker’s Mark.

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August 18, 2025

Anish Kapoor and Greenpeace Partner on Powerful Environmental Installation in the North Sea

Renowned artist Anish Kapoor and Greenpeace have come together for a powerful art installation in the North Sea. Created on the side of an active offshore gas site, BUTCHERED is a striking commentary on the dire consequences of fossil fuel extraction. Aimed specifically at oil giants, the artwork was installed by expert Greenpeace climbers, who scaled a Shell gas platform off the coast of England to bring Kapoor’s vision to life.

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