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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 1h

10 Years of Remembering Wildlife is the anniversary edition of a photo book series created to educate the world about endangered animals. trib.al/o534ag3

World’s Best Wildlife Photographers Come Together To Shine Light on the Plight of Pangolins

“Pangolins are fascinating and endearing creatures…The size of the illegal trade in pangolins may be higher than we know.”

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 3h

You’ve heard of paint-by-number, but what about paint-by-sticker? trib.al/WZfmpls

Peel and Stick Your Way to a Masterpiece With These Paint-By-Sticker Books

Recreate art history’s finest works. One sticker at a time.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 23h

Monet’s luminous portraits of Venice will be on display at the Brooklyn Museum, marking the first time they have been exhibited since their Paris debut in 1912. trib.al/0p61230

Monet’s Venetian Cityscapes Are Coming to the Brooklyn Museum

Monet visited Venice once and now Brooklyn will get a chance to see how it inspired him.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 1d

Iceland Eclipse festival has revealed its Second Contact programming, introducing even more artists, scientists, and visionaries who will take part. trib.al/YQM2mNn

Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces “Second Contact” Lineup of Artists and Scientists

As Iceland falls under total darkness next year, during the country’s last solar eclipse until 2196, this festival will have surprises and fun in store for attendees.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 1d

The MacArthur Foundation has awarded “genius grants” of $800,000 to 22 fellows, including a political scientist, astrophysicist, cartographer, fiction writer, and filmmaker. trib.al/rhktleg

Meet This Year’s Class of MacArthur Fellows Receiving a “Genius Grant” of $800K Each

“At the heart of the MacArthur fellows program is its aim to identify extraordinarily creative individuals with a track record of excellence in a field of scholarship or area of practice.”

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 1d

For mixed-media artist Amy Tieman, picking up her inks during life’s most difficult moments has helped her find resilience and healing. trib.al/upP6csY

Mixed-Media Artist Finds Healing in Creating Her Vibrant Swirling Inkscapes [Interview]

“Each painting became a gentle promise to myself that healing and beauty can coexist, even during our hardest days.”

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 2d

Lee Broom’s newest installation offered a beacon of light amid London’s Brutalist architecture. trib.al/Bs9JTHb

Sustainable Installation Offers a Beacon of Light Amid London’s Brutalist Architecture

Aptly titled Beacon, the installation was composed of hundreds of glass panels, each forged from upcycled glass.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 2d

International relations student Georgi Pamyatnih visualizes all kinds of interesting facts with his Amazing Maps series. trib.al/HdeIBkO

Student Transforms Amusing World Facts Into Colorful Map Infographics

If you want to know how to say “dog” in different European languages or where alligators live, this guy’s got the map for you.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 3d

As the Martha Graham Dance Company’s centennial approaches, celebrations are already in progress—including a brand-new book. trib.al/dLMkzjm

Oldest and Most Prestigious Dance Company in the U.S. Celebrates 100 Years With Stunning Book [Interview]

“Dance is an ephemeral art form, so having these photos allows the message to reach a broader audience who might not be able to see the performance.”

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 4d

Love film? You can watch Momijigari, widely recognized as the oldest Japanese film to still exist. trib.al/88gTmoW

Watch ‘Momijigari’: Japan’s Oldest Surviving Film From Over 100 Years Ago During the Meiji Period

Movies have come a long way, but century-old films like this one capture a fascinating piece of history.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 4d

The first major U.S. retrospective of Camille Pissarro in over 40 years will open later this month at the Denver Art Museum. trib.al/5tkr389

Camille Pissarro’s First Major U.S. Retrospective in Over 40 Years Will Open This Month

This incredible exhibition will celebrate the enduring work of Pissarro, the world’s first Impressionist.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 5d

The Louis Shanghai is a boat-shaped concept shop created by Louis Vuitton (LV). Over two floors, it contains the Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys exhibition. trib.al/u1rlMLF

Louis Vuitton Store Designed To Look Like a Giant Boat in Shanghai

All aboard!

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 5d

For decades, artist Janet Echelman has created monumental fiber installations in cities around the world. trib.al/2GSq2hV

Artist Weaves Monumental Fiber Installations Whose Colors Shift and Evolve With the Sun

This artist’s work reminds you to look up and experience the tangible world around you.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 5d

Hotel Yellowstone is a stunning property with unobstructed views of Grand Teton, the Teton Mountain Range, and the Snake River Valley. trib.al/rBxa94U

Luxury Jackson Hole Hotel Combines American West Aesthetics With Breathtaking Nature

The aesthetic of each accommodation in this luxury hotel pays homage to the American West while incorporating influences of modern design on a global scale.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 6d

Every year, the Wara Art Festival invites Japanese art students to create massive sculptures with wara (or rice straw), turning the area into a seasonal tourist attraction. trib.al/t2Uv0Ud

Mythical Animals Made of Straw Take Over Field in Japan for 2025 Wara Art Festival

If you’re in Japan, you have until the end of this month to check out these incredible straw sculptures.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 6d

The Spotlight Awards, which highlight commercial photography, announced the winners of its 2025 contest. trib.al/pMYvPJj

2025 Spotlight Awards Highlights Incredible Talent in Commercial Photography

These commercial photographers are the best of the best.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 6d

Architecture firm Vinklu created a tiny cafe called The Chapel within a narrow plot on Bazilescu Street in Bucharest. trib.al/ULsIc1R

This Compact Café Makes the Most of a Tiny Bucharest Plot

It might be small in square footage, but it makes up for it in design.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 7d

The Eclipse Atlas is an online archive that traces documentation of eclipses past, present, and future. trib.al/ne8nu1l

Searchable “Eclipse Atlas” Archive Traces Solar Phenomena Through the Centuries

Want to learn about eclipses from the 17th century? There's an online archive for that!

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 7d

Japanese artist Fuco Ueda creates hazy, translucent paintings reminiscent of daydreams. trib.al/A3B0T2f

This Artist Has Spent Decades Blurring the Boundaries Between Dreams and Reality

Even with Fuco Ueda's diverse range of subject, there's one that has long fascinated her.

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 7d

Author Tess Thomas and illustrator Kamwei Fong recently collaborated on a children’s book called Shibu’s Tail. trib.al/iwMjJPf

Illustrations of Fluffy Black Cat With Expressive Tail Turned Into Children’s Book

The expressive cross-hatched drawings of fuzzy black cats have been turned into a delightful children’s book!

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 8d

For years, En Iwamura has been assembling a whimsical cast of ceramic figures, each bearing playful expressions, unexpected forms, and rich textures. trib.al/rduNiP3