One of the most celebrated artists of our time, Yayoi Kusama is known for her psychedelic designs, pop art and surrealist imagery that crosses between different mediums with ease, including painting, design, sculpture, and large-scale installations. Next year, Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C. will launch the beginning of Kusama’s five-city North American tour, Infinity Rooms, before heading to Seattle, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Cleveland.

Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4, 1901 – nicknamed ‘Pops,’ ‘Satchmo’ and ‘Ambassador Satch,’ Armstrong is one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, with his mastered trumpet solos and distinguishable raspy vocals. Making waves in the 1920s, he quickly rose to fame as an icon in the music world.

Although the days are getting shorter, and summer days are quickly fading into the rearview mirror, there’s still time to catch Denver’s scenery from some of the city’s best rooftops. Whether it’s sunset views or an upscale lounge you’re after, take advantage of the Mile High City’s 300 days of sunshine with these 11 best rooftop patios in Denver.

Forget dive bars; chic restaurants and bars have been stepping up their game, implementing cocktail programs that highlight handcrafted syrups and tinctures, fresh herbs, and unique spirits amongst the remarkable talent of the bartenders who make them. Whether you’re a fan of the classics or are a cocktail snob, check out Seattle’s nine best spots for craft cocktails that are downright revolutionizing the drinking experience.

The US is home to some of the most prestigious and renowned restaurants in the world, with each city across the nation boasting its own set of unique flavors and food culture. From coast to coast, discover America’s best foodie destinations – from Los Angeles’ always-trendy scene to Napa’s farm-to-table eats and Michelin-starred restaurants.

The National Park Service, established in 1916 to preserve America’s most treasured lands, protects 58 different parks across the nation. And while the more popular national parks – Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Yosemite – have their draw, with millions of visitors attending each year, there are dozens of other majestic oases of natural beauty. These landmarks with the fewest visitors are some of the nation’s best-undiscovered gems.

Post World War II, a new wave of American art filtered through New York City. Abstract Expressionism – shapes, lines, and non-objective styles – became an influential movement that helped put NYC at the center of the western art world. Born and raised in Harlem, Norman Lewis was one of the few black Abstract Expressionists. His work, which depicts African-American life, urban living, and his community’s struggles, is characterized by both abstraction and representation, without straying too far into the world of the subjective. Lewis’s work is often overlooked, but there has been a revival of interest in his collections since the 1990s.

Kaleidoscopic canyons, exquisite rock formations, towering flat-topped mesas, and alpine mountains define the dramatic and uniquely varied landscape of Utah. But this immeasurable natural beauty has remained somewhat of a local secret. World-class biking, unrivaled hiking trails, ancient history, and bright sunrises across red-tinged sandstone make this state just as wild as it is captivating.

Sean Yoro, self-taught street artist and native Hawaiian, is known for his thought-provoking murals painted along the sides of old buildings, shipwrecks, and abandoned walls. His work, which became publicized in 2015 after his semi-submerged water murals arose on the scene, captivates all of those who bear witness to these lively creations. In a recent project – ‘What If I Fly’ – Yoro headed to a region greatly affected by climate change: the Canadian Arctic Circle.

Forget friends’ holiday snaps on Instagram: these emerging American photographers are the need-to-know names for contemporary photography. Culture Trip spotlights the dynamic and creative work of these up-and-coming stars.

The world of fashion is constantly changing. And while famous photographers, such as Richard Avedon and Steven Meisel, have captured the essence of this industry over the past several decades, a new wave of fashion photographers in the US are emerging. Here are seven of the most captivating of the bunch.

A ‘Michelin star’ is the paramount recognition that most restaurant chefs strive to achieve. A hallmark of fine dining around the world, Michelin defines a one-star rating as ‘a very good restaurant in its category,’ two stars as ‘excellent cuisine, worth a detour,’ and three stars as ‘exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey’ – the latter being the most difficult of honors to acquire. The 2017 Michelin guide has awarded 148 Michelin stars to US culinary powerhouses, 14 of which remain in th

Toronto street art has become as much a part of the culture in the city as the art galleries and cafés that line the streets. Although the argument of vandalism vs. art still exists, thanks to StreetARToronto, street art has now become a vital part of the culture in the city, giving artists an outlet to express themselves outside of the constraints of the normal art world, ‘one neighbourhood at a time’.

Beer enthusiasts, rejoice! The Toronto craft beer scene is booming, as breweries and bars dedicated to serving small batch and local beers have become the reg, popping up on corners all over the city. In need of a beer map for the best spots to drink a few? We’ve got you covered.

Metric: the popular and eclectic indie band from Toronto, is known for deviating from the norm with their unique blend of synth pop, new-age rock and punk influences. They have set themselves apart from the average rock band, introducing a new sound to the Canadian music scene that defies traditional labels.

Canadian literature possesses a style unto itself. As Canada’s writers and poets have developed a voice for the Great White North, a recurring theme is a refusal to adhere to the poetic norm. Find anything from broken words to strange analogies to graphic imagery in the eight poems below; and in the meantime, brush up on your Canadian Lit.