From historical discoveries that transform our understanding of the world to bite-sized stories that leave you wanting more, chances for cultural enrichment are all around us. Here’s the best part: you no longer have to take a trip to the library or a museum to learn about the past or present–you can access it all from your cell phone. To kickstart your search, we’ve gathered the best digital resources for finding something new about arts, culture, and life!
AIGA Design Archive Design is everywhere, from the book covers of dreaded geometry textbooks to beloved CD covers. Brought to you by the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the AIGA Design Archives is a digital collection of compositions brimming with inspiration. Take your time exploring their curated collections of graphic designs dating as far back as 1920!
Electric Lit’s The Commuter Stay current with up-and-coming writers, poets, and artists by reading Electric Lit’s literary mag The Commuter! On their website lives one-shot flash pieces of poetry, experimental narrative writing, and graphics that are updated every Monday. At no cost, the newsletter delivers new stories fresh to your inbox every week!
The Moth Like the insect it’s named after, The Moth draws writers from near and far to its flame with each story that’s told. They host convenings where big and small names come together to tell the stories they hold dear to their hearts. Each story at each event is recorded and uploaded into their vast library of auditory tales, which you can tune into from any mobile device!
