Art

A new 19.9-meter (65-ft) tower rises like a brutalist-inspired, twisted monolith above its rural surroundings, providing a space for watching migratory birds that populate Wuhan's Chenhu Wetland, China.

Human blood proteins have been found binding pigments in ancient rock art paintings in Southern China, potentially helping them survive the elements for more than 2,000 years.

Though streaming rules the listening roost, physical formats like vinyl are growing in popularity. If you want to wow your friends while spinning your latest album acquisition, vertical turntables are sure to fit the bill – such as the Ruka TD-1.

Modern technology lets us get what we want with one click. A London-based design studio has created an unpredictable speaker with a tiny digital world inside that carries on by itself, generating ever-changing sounds that users have no control over.

SwitchBot's AI Hub is a capable little Frigate box but has a literal fatal flaw. The AI Art Frame, though, is pretty dang cool.

Six years in the making, Shanghai Grand Opera House – one of China's most ambitious cultural builds – is opening its doors. The huge complex covers 1.57 million sq ft and is now the centerpiece of the arts precinct that was once home to Expo 2010.

Abu Dhabi has broken ground on Dar al Funoon, a 6,000-capacity performing arts venue on Saadiyat Island. One of the final designs from the late Frank Gehry, it will host opera, ballet, and theater from 2030.

Passengers landing at Hong Kong International Airport this month will be greeted by a surprise friend waiting for them in the arrivals hall – a giant fluffy orange cat sleeping right in the middle of the bustling space.

Drastically shifting from experimental film and costly hardware, Lomography is taking on the digital world of photography. Its new reloadable LomoChrome Classicolor camera – costing less than US$28 – captures images that don't need any filters.

The Nature Photography Contest winners have been announced, and we can't imagine it was an easy task – the work by all finalists is incredible. We highlight some favorites from the many categories that include Birds, Funny Wildlife and Underwater.

A wooden dragon sculpture that gently flaps its wings has become a crowd-funding hit, but after seeing the traditional handcrafted work that's been put into every single model, making each one unique, the value of such a piece becomes very clear.

The whole point of making new bikes from scratch is creating them the way you want, right? Think aviation-inspired geometry, carbon-fiber body, top-spec components, and an artsy design. Throw a 150-mph electric motor in there, and see you later!