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6 Unforgettable Experiential Gifts To Give Instead of Stuff

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When holidays and birthdays roll around, it’s often hard to know what gifts to get people. Giving people stuff is so 2010. These days, most people have everything that they need when it comes to physical possessions.  Sometimes gifts can fall flat, and other times, a physical object that doesn’t quote match the recipient’s taste can be downright unwelcome. Likewise, many people simply don’t have space to store a new kayak or rubber dinghy. So, what can you get for the people who have everything? Here are a few ideas.

A Masterclass in Their Favorite Cuisines

One cool idea is to give people a master class in their favourite cuisine. If they absolutely love to bake, then sending them on a bakery course can be a great idea. They can learn all of the essentials so that they can replicate the experience in their kitchen. The same goes for other niche cooking, like preparing Korean food or making the perfect burger.

Master classes are becoming increasingly popular, especially as people travel more. They want to recreate the flavours that they have experienced overseas, but it’s often not clear how to do that from scratch, even if they follow a recipe book. Taking a master class with a skilled instructor can be a great way to provide your loved one with skills they can take forward with them into the rest of their life.
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Why More People Are Choosing to Hold Onto Things Longer

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It’s becoming increasingly common to see people holding onto their belongings for much longer instead of replacing them the moment something newer appears. Whether it’s cars, furniture, phones, or even homes, many people are focusing less on constant upgrades and more on making the most of what they already have. Rising costs certainly play a role, but there are also bigger lifestyle and cultural shifts influencing this change in mindset.
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Contagious Unemployment By Josh Kline

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Unemployment (2016), another chapter of Josh Klein’s ongoing cycle, is a stark series of installations set in the 2030s or 2040s – a vision of a near-future in which automation has replaced the majority of administrative office jobs.

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Modern Art Monday Presents: Jeff Koons, Pink Panther

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Pink Panther (1988) depicts a 1950s pin–up, modeled on the American B–movie actress Jayne Mansfield, with one hand covering a breast bared by a garment that has slipped down—a predicament for which Mansfield was notorious. The stuffed Pink Panther she clutches with her other hand is cheekily extending his tail toward the waistband of her skirt. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Jeff Koons, Pink Panther