Jonk’s New Photo Book Explores Nature Unfurling in Abandoned Architecture

Around the world, Jonathan Jimenez, a.k.a. Jonk, has visited more than 1,500 abandoned sites in nearly 50 countries. From crumbling churches to vacant theaters, the Paris-based photographer (previously) seeks unique ruins that nature gradually subsumes. In Naturalia III, his tenth book, Jonk documents a range of striking locations from Portugal to Georgia to Japan. Find…

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Mulyana Transforms Plastic Yarn and Netting into Arresting Ocean Textures

From thousands of plastic bags, nets, and hanks of yarn, Indonesian artist Mulyana (previously) illuminates the fragility of marine ecosystems. In his solo exhibition Remembering Our Collective Future at Sapar Contemporary, the artist has incorporated recyclable materials and distilled the palette to white, evoking a symbol of purity and drawing attention to the consequences of…

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10 Easy Ways to Freshen Your Kitchen

The kitchen is often the center of a busy family home, hosting countless meals, school art projects, and late-night hot chocolate sessions. As a result, it may begin to feel tired and unkempt. Maintaining a clean and fresh kitchen is crucial to making the room feel more welcoming and elevating the overall mood of your…

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Vincenzo Pagliuca Traverses the Apennines in Search of Singular and Solitary Houses

Throughout the central region of Lazio, Italy, to the southern reaches of the country, Vincenzo Pagliuca traces the Apennines in search of distinctive, solitary houses. In a nation that has seen declining populations in many of its regions—famously offering financial incentives to those who willing to move to some small communities—abandoned homes have become a…

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Vincenzo Pagliuca Traverses the Apennines in Search of Singular and Solitary Houses

Throughout the central region of Lazio, Italy, to the southern reaches of the country, Vincenzo Pagliuca traces the Apennines in search of distinctive, solitary houses. In a nation that has seen declining populations in many of its regions—famously offering financial incentives to those who willing to move to some small communities—abandoned homes have become a…

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