REIFY’s Sculptures Come Alive With Music

Born from an art and technology project at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, REIFY transforms physical sculptures into interactive, animated experiences that sync with specific songs—all through a dedicated mobile app called Stylus. So far, REIFY has partnered with musicians Tim Fain, YACHT, Mae and Health to develop their first set of otherworldly totems, which they’re offering for $75 on Kickstarter. Through their crowd-funding …

Toki Pona is the Ultimate Minimalist Language

The Oxford English Dictionary adds dozens of words to its glossary each year and, right now, it contains about a quarter-of-a-million words. By comparison, Toki Pona—a new language born from the pursuit of minimalism—consists of just 123 words. But from those few, Toki Pona speakers argue that they can flesh out nearly every idea, action or item. The language’s creator, Sonja Lang, explains, “If you …

The Best Airline Amenity Kits

The benefits of flying first class extend beyond extra leg space; many airlines now offer top-notch amenity kits that can be used long after arrival. Designer labels including Viktor and Rolf, Bally and even Givenchy have given the luxury treatment to some of these pouches, possibly justifying the steep prices of the seat. From Jet Blue’s Birchbox cosmetic set to Emirates’ brown suede Bulgari clutch, …