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A guide to the most important books, movies, and musical works entering the US public domain on January 1, 2026, and why they matter for creators and culture.

Pantone names Cloud Dancer its 2026 Color of the Year, but is it really just white dressed in poetry? A playful look at the power of paint names.

From ancient Chinese inscriptions to modern art studios, India ink endures as a timeless medium blending creativity, science, and tradition.

The Huguenot Museum displays a 1937 Nipper painting from HMV’s Oxford Street store, celebrating the iconic His Master’s Voice dog and music history.

Christoph Niemann’s New Yorker cover, “Market Shift,” hilariously exposes wealth inequality and pokes fun at the casual billionaire style next to common folk.

Blackdot’s new AI tattoo robot promises painless, laser-precise ink, but artists fear automation could erase 7,000 years of human tattoo tradition.

Step behind the curtain with Auto-Photo: A Life in Portraits by Katherine Griffiths and her lifetime of snapshots, meet the history of selfies and pop culture.

The Wacom One 14 is a sleek, beginner-friendly tablet with a 14-inch display, battery-free pen, and smooth performance, perfect for casual creators on a budget.

Topps and the Bob Ross estate return with 2025’s Joy of Baseball—MLB trading cards featuring iconic players over Ross’s legendary landscapes.

The legendary Jaws shark artwork is in the public domain due to a copyright mishap — discover how artist Roger Kastel lost ownership of an iconic image.

USPS makes a splash with new SpongeBob SquarePants Forever stamps featuring Bikini Bottom favorites—perfect for fans, collectors, and nostalgic mail lovers.

Pantone honors Marilyn Monroe’s centennial with a stunning color palette celebrating her glamour, legacy, and timeless influence on beauty, fashion, and culture.