/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   RIDA'S ART STUDIO - DESIGN SYSTEM & LAYOUT (HARMONIOUS & ROUNDED)
   Theme: Minimal, Bold, Rounded, and Graceful (GSAP Animated)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Variable Definitions & Theme Tokens */
:root {
    /* Palette from color hierarchy strip */
    --color-bg: #F5F2EB;          /* Warm Studio Cream */
    --color-navy: #0F1D38;        /* Midnight Navy (Main Panel, Dark text) */
    --color-slate: #1D4E70;       /* Slate Blue (Accent Panel, Secondary text) */
    --color-teal: #338E94;        /* Vibrant Teal (Cursor, Links, Accents) */
    --color-crimson: #C40F30;     /* Crimson Red (Primary Accent, Hover highlights) */
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    
    /* Transparent offsets */
    --color-navy-low: rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.08);
    --color-navy-mid: rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.65);
    --color-white-low: rgba(247, 245, 240, 0.12);
    --color-white-mid: rgba(247, 245, 240, 0.7);

    /* Fonts */
    --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    --font-heading: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Rounded corner variables (Soft Geometry) */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-xl: 36px;
    --radius-pill: 50px;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Reset & Base Rules */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    cursor: none; /* Hide default cursor for custom cursor experience */
}

/* Background Canvas styling (Delicate Sketch) */
#scribble-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

main, header, footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   CUSTOM INTERACTIVE CURSOR CANVAS (PAINT BRUSH TRAIL)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
#cursor-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 999999 !important; /* Keep above all modals, overlays, and top bars */
}

/* Hide canvas cursor on touch devices */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    body {
        cursor: auto;
    }
    #cursor-canvas {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Typography Details */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    text-transform: none;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

strong {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 500;
}

em {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-crimson);
}

a {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Layout Utilities & Grids */
.section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

/* Centering and Margins for the Landing Hero Content */
.hero-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 4rem;
}

.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.align-center {
    align-items: center;
}

.flex-between {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* Minimalist Editorial Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    word-wrap: break-word;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-crimson);
    border-color: var(--color-crimson);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(196, 15, 48, 0.15);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-teaser-light {
    border-color: rgba(247, 245, 240, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.btn-teaser-light:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.teaser-footer-btn-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Section Headings */
.section-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-subtitle-light {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-title-light {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-bg);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.editorial-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   HEADER & NAVIGATION (FLOATING PILL LAYOUT)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.header {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    position: fixed;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.05);
}

.header-container {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-main {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.logo-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: var(--color-crimson);
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-crimson);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.header-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.social-link {
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
}

.social-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 22px;
    height: 14px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 110;
}

.nav-toggle .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(29, 78, 112, 0.04) 0%, rgba(245, 242, 235, 0) 60%);
}

.hero-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Rounded Artwork frame */
.artwork-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.artwork-frame:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-crimson);
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) rotate(-0.5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(196, 15, 48, 0.12);
}

.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.artwork-caption {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.artwork-title {
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.artwork-meta {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE LOAD CSS ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS (SUBTLE Revealing)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(-50%, -60px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }
}

.animate-header {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInDown 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.animate-text {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.animate-fade {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-content .animate-fade:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.hero-content .animate-fade:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.animate-media {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   NATIVE SCROLL REVEALS (IntersectionObserver - Subtle 20px)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-15px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-left.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Stagger transition delays for child grid elements to animate sequentially */
.gallery-grid .artwork-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.gallery-grid .artwork-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.gallery-grid .artwork-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }

.exhibitions-list .exhibition-row:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }


/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   PHILOSOPHY SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.philosophy-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
}

.philosophy-panel {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(7, 14, 27, 0.15);
}

.philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.philosophy-content {
    max-width: 520px;
}

.philosophy-highlight-title-light {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    color: var(--color-bg);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-crimson);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.philosophy-text-light {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-white-mid);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.art-keywords-light {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.divider-dot-light {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-crimson);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

@keyframes floaty {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

.rigid-frame {
    position: relative;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.8rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: visible;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.rigid-frame:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    animation: floaty 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.12);
}

.studio-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   GALLERY SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
}

.section-header-editorial {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy);
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.gallery-filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.filter-btn {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

.filter-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-crimson);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.filter-btn:hover::after, .filter-btn.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.filter-btn.active {
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
}

.artwork-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.02);
}

.artwork-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.artwork-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Card hover animation details */
.artwork-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.9);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.decode-hint {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-crimson);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.artwork-info {
    color: var(--color-bg);
}

.card-art-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-bg);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card-art-series {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.card-art-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-bg);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.artwork-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-crimson);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(196, 15, 48, 0.08);
}

.artwork-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.artwork-card:hover .artwork-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.artwork-card.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   EXHIBITIONS SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.exhibitions-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; /* Bind background glows to section */
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

/* Glassmorphism Background Blobs */
.exhibitions-section::before,
.exhibitions-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.16;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.exhibitions-section::before {
    top: 15%;
    left: 20%;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background-color: var(--color-crimson);
    animation: blob-float 15s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.exhibitions-section::after {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: 15%;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    animation: blob-float-delayed 18s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes blob-float {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(60px, -40px) scale(1.15); }
}

@keyframes blob-float-delayed {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50px, 50px) scale(0.9); }
}

.exhibitions-panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.84); /* Deep Midnight Navy backdrop */
    backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
    padding: 5rem 6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.22);
}

.exhibitions-panel .btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-bg);
}

.exhibitions-panel .btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.ex-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 6rem;
}

.ex-header-panel {
    max-width: 380px;
}

.ex-intro-light {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.75); /* Warm cream with opacity */
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.exhibitions-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.exhibition-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.exhibition-row:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.exhibition-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ex-meta-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 150px;
}

.ex-date-txt-light {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-bg);
}

/* Elegant indicators for show types (Bubble badges) */
.ex-type-light {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(51, 142, 148, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Specific styling for upcoming shows */
.ex-type-light.ex-upcoming {
    color: #FF8E9E !important; /* Pastel crimson/pink for high legibility on navy */
    background-color: rgba(196, 15, 48, 0.2) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 15, 48, 0.45) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 142, 158, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(196, 15, 48, 0.25);
}

.ex-desc-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.ex-title-light {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-bg);
}

.ex-gallery-light {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.6);
}

.ex-action-btn {
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 170px;
}

/* Subtly bordered tag for CLOSED past shows */
.ex-action-btn span.ex-gallery-light {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.5) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Underlined text style invitation links */
.ex-link-light {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-bg);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ex-link-light:hover {
    color: var(--color-crimson) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-crimson) !important;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   JOURNAL SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
}

/* Single Journal Banner block styles */
.blog-teaser-banner {
    width: 100%;
}

.journal-teaser-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.journal-teaser-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-crimson);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(196, 15, 48, 0.05);
}

.journal-teaser-card .journal-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.journal-teaser-card .journal-meta .dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-crimson);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 0.75rem;
}

.journal-teaser-card .journal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.journal-teaser-card .journal-excerpt {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: 780px;
}

.journal-teaser-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.journal-teaser-action {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.contact-panel {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(7, 14, 27, 0.15);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
}

.contact-left {
    max-width: 450px;
}

.contact-desc-light {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-white-mid);
}

.studio-details-light {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 245, 240, 0.2);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* Aligned Grid Column for Details Panel Labels and Values */
.detail-row-light {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.detail-row-light span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-white-mid);
}

.detail-row-light strong {
    color: var(--color-bg);
    word-break: break-word; /* Prevent email string overlap wrap bugs */
}

.detail-row-light a {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid transparent;
}

.detail-row-light a:hover {
    color: var(--color-crimson);
    border-color: var(--color-crimson);
}

/* Elegant rounded form */
.studio-form-light {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 4rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.form-col {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-col label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-bg);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.form-col input, 
.form-col select, 
.form-col textarea {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(247, 245, 240, 0.3);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    color: var(--color-bg);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-col input:focus, 
.form-col select:focus, 
.form-col textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.form-col select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='16' height='16' fill='none' stroke='%23F5F2EB' stroke-width='2' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right center;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.form-col input::placeholder, 
.form-col textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.3);
}

/* Fix option text visibility on light browser defaults */
.form-col select option {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    padding-top: 6rem;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem 5rem 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 6rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-links h4, .footer-newsletter h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.footer-newsletter p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy);
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    flex-grow: 1;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.3);
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    color: var(--color-crimson);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
}

.credits {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.98); /* Immersive Midnight Navy Dark Space */
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lightbox.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 1010;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    color: var(--color-crimson);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lightbox-container {
    width: 95vw;
    height: 90vh;
    max-height: 90vh;
    max-width: 1400px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.6fr; /* Split layout */
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.4);
}

.lightbox.active .lightbox-container {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-media {
    background-color: #0d1624; /* Dark matte gallery background */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 6.5rem 2.5rem; /* Spacious padding with room for thumbnails */
}

.lightbox-details {
    padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.lightbox-series {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.lightbox-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.lightbox-specs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* Fit four items gracefully */
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.lightbox-specs p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.lightbox-specs span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.lightbox-specs strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.lightbox-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-navy-low);
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.lightbox-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    flex-grow: 1; /* Pushes button to bottom */
}

.lightbox-inquire {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN MEDIA QUERIES
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .grid-2, .grid-3, .hero-layout, .philosophy-grid, .ex-layout, .contact-grid {
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .philosophy-panel, .exhibitions-panel, .contact-panel {
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .footer-newsletter {
        grid-column: span 2;
        max-width: 500px;
    }
    
    .lightbox-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-height: 90vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    
    .lightbox-details {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .lightbox-media img {
        max-height: 45vh;
    }

    /* Statically reveal artwork details below the image on mobile/tablet */
    .artwork-card-inner {
        aspect-ratio: auto;
        overflow: visible;
    }
    
    .artwork-card img {
        height: auto;
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
        object-fit: cover;
    }
    
    .artwork-overlay {
        position: relative;
        opacity: 1;
        background-color: transparent;
        padding: 1rem 0 0 0;
        display: block;
        transition: none;
        height: auto;
    }
    
    .decode-hint {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .artwork-info {
        color: var(--color-navy);
    }
    
    .card-art-title {
        color: var(--color-navy);
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
        font-weight: 500;
    }
    
    .card-art-series {
        color: var(--color-teal);
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .card-art-price {
        color: var(--color-crimson);
        margin-top: 0.15rem;
        font-weight: 700;
    }
    
    /* Disable translate transformations and sticky hovers on touch screens */
    .artwork-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.02);
    }
    
    .artwork-card:hover img {
        transform: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header {
        width: calc(100% - 2rem);
        top: 1rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }
    
    .header-container {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: var(--color-white);
        border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 2rem;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.08);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    
    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .header-socials {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    
    .nav-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
    }
    
    /* Columns wrap */
    .grid-2, .grid-3, .gallery-grid, .hero-layout, .philosophy-grid, .ex-layout, .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 8rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .section-container {
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .section-title, .section-title-light {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }
    
    .flex-between, .section-header-editorial {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .filter-btn-container {
        width: 100%;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        white-space: nowrap;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
    }
    
    .filter-btn-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none; /* Chrome, Safari, Opera */
    }
    
    .filter-btn {
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    
    .exhibition-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }
    
    .ex-meta-info {
        width: auto !important;
    }
    
    .ex-action-btn {
        text-align: left;
        min-width: auto;
    }
    
    .journal-teaser-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    
    .journal-teaser-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .philosophy-panel, .exhibitions-panel, .contact-panel {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .studio-form-light {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .detail-row-light {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.35rem;
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        padding: 0 1.5rem 3rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-newsletter {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   LIGHTBOX ZOOM & MULTIPLE ANGLES THUMBNAILS
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lightbox-media {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#lightbox-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 70vh; /* Fits inside media container leaving room below */
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: zoom-in;
    z-index: 2;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

#lightbox-img.zoomed {
    z-index: 5;
    cursor: grab;
    /* transition is active to zoom in smoothly */
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#lightbox-img.dragging {
    cursor: grabbing;
    /* Disable transitions during active drag movements for instant input response */
    transition: none !important;
}

.lightbox-thumbnails {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    z-index: 10;
    background-color: rgba(13, 22, 36, 0.6);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.3);
}

.lightbox-thumb {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.lightbox-thumb.active, .lightbox-thumb:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-crimson);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Lightbox responsiveness overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .lightbox-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        max-height: 92vh;
        height: auto;
        width: 92vw;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    
    .lightbox-media {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 350px;
        padding: 2rem 2rem 5rem 2rem;
    }
    
    #lightbox-img {
        max-height: 40vh;
    }
    
    .lightbox-details {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
    
    .lightbox-thumbnails {
        bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .lightbox-thumb {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lightbox-details {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .lightbox-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .lightbox-specs {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack vertically to prevent email/specs wrapping on small viewports */
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   COLLECTOR TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    padding: 8rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy-low);
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(51, 142, 148, 0.04);
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.testimonial-author span {
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Price Tags styling site-wide */
.card-art-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-crimson);
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   ESSAY READING VIEW BLOG MODAL
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.5); /* Dim dark navy overlay */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 100000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Rounded Card Article Layout */
.blog-modal-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 900px;
    height: 85vh;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.97);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-modal.active .blog-modal-container {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Round Floating Close Button positioned inside the card header */
.blog-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 100;
}

.blog-modal-close:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-low);
    color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.blog-modal-body {
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 5rem 6rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

/* Scroll locking classes */
body.modal-open, html.modal-open {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    height: 100% !important;
}

.blog-modal-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-modal-meta .dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-crimson);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 0.75rem;
}

.blog-modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-modal-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-navy-mid);
    line-height: 1.6;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-crimson);
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.blog-modal-content {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    max-width: 100%;
}

.blog-modal-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.blog-modal-content p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    float: left;
    line-height: 0.8;
    margin-right: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.blog-modal-content h1, 
.blog-modal-content h2, 
.blog-modal-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-modal-content h2 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
.blog-modal-content h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }

.blog-modal-content img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin: 3rem 0;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy-low);
}

.blog-modal-content blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-teal);
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.blog-modal-content strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.blog-modal-content ul, 
.blog-modal-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.blog-modal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

/* Blog grid layouts */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        overflow-x: auto;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    }
    .testimonials-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 320px;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
    }
    
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .ex-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .ex-header-panel {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .btn {
        padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }

    .blog-modal-body {
        padding: 4rem 2rem 3rem 2rem;
    }
    .blog-modal-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .blog-modal-close {
        top: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
    }
    .exhibition-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        padding: 2rem 0 !important;
        margin: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }
    
    .exhibition-row:hover {
        padding: 2rem 0 !important;
    }
    
    .ex-meta-info {
        width: auto !important;
    }
    
    .ex-action-btn {
        text-align: left !important;
        min-width: auto !important;
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 290px !important;
        padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem !important;
    }
}


.contact-split-card {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(7, 14, 27, 0.15);
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-split-card.alt-card {
    background-color: rgba(15, 29, 56, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}