Discarded Things Alive Again: The Maeck Sculpture Foundation Grand Opening and Tour

The Maeck Sculpture Foundation opened in Burr Oak, Iowa, with a public tour led by artist Steven Maeck. The park features sculptures made from salvaged industrial materials like steel wheels and grain bins, transformed into balanced, lyrical forms. Maeck, who spent 25 years as an itinerant rug dealer before committing to sculpture full-time, described his work as modern sculpture rather than junkyard art, emphasizing form, rhythm, and spatial relationships over material origins.

In Pompeii, an immersive experience is born that takes visitors back to 79 AD. Here's how it works

A Pompei nasce un’esperienza immersiva che riporta i visitatori proprio al 79 d.C. Ecco come funziona

A new immersive experience called Discovery Pompeii Alive is set to open in June 2026 at the MaxiMall Pompeii, just steps from the archaeological site of Pompeii. Developed by 3DBA and managed by Irgenre Group in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, the project uses multisensory technology, spatial sound design, and interactive devices to transport visitors back to the hours before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The experience aims to reconstruct daily life in ancient Pompeii—its villas, public spaces, and homes—culminating in the eruption itself, blending historical reconstruction with emotional engagement.