Horses Can Read Human Emotions

A new study conducted by psychologists at Sussex University has revealed the surprising sophistication of horses’ social capabilities. They’re able to recognize human emotions through facial expressions and can even do so through a picture. The team showed large prints of human faces—both smiling and frowning—to 28 horses, and their reactions were clear. Horses reacting to angry facial expressions had an increase in heart rate …

The Room from Van Gogh’s “The Bedroom” Painting is on Airbnb

To celebrate the opening of their latest exhibition, “Van Gogh’s Bedrooms,” the Art Institute of Chicago has created a real-life replica of the room seen in Van Gogh’s painting “The Bedroom” for visitors to stay in. The space reenvisions the same brush stroked walls, chairs and wooden floors seen in the artwork as a three dimensional interactive experience. It’s located in the River North neighborhood …

Iittala + Issey Miyake’s Elegant Home Goods

Japanese fashion label Issey Miyake has teamed up with Scandinavian homeware brand Iittala for a line of elegant home furnishings, launching today at Stockholm Design Week. The collection merges the minimal design philosophies of Finland and Japan and offers pleated pillowcases, placemats, glass vases and ceramic dinnerwares in a range of pastel hues. See the full collection at Iittala’s website or at the Wetterling Gallery …