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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 19h

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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

Meet the Wacky, Whimsical, and Playful Sculptures of En Iwamura

This artist’s portfolio of way is filled with a playful cast of characters. Each one is like a representation of a different emotion.

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

For years, Maria Trishchetskaia has delved into such themes as spirituality, philosophy, and mysticism throughout her paintings. trib.al/TS9LdDs

Monumental Mandala-Like Paintings Explore the Vastness of Spirituality

“For me, spirituality is about seeing the deep connections between things—people, symbols, cultures—and finding meaning in them. In my art, I try to translate that sense of connection into visual form.”

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

The Exposure One Awards celebrate the beauty of monochrome photography with the announcement of its winners. trib.al/IfznFxg

Exposure One Awards Celebrates the Timeless Beauty of Black and White Photography

Black and white photography has a powerful way of capturing a range of emotions, and these winning images do just that.

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

Artist Anila Quayyum Agha is making her debut in the Pacific Northwest. trib.al/Nd9gdxI

Laser-Cut Cube Immerses Visitors in Light and Pattern at the Seattle Asian Art Museum

Stepping into a space featuring this artist’s work is like becoming part of the art itself.

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

After publishing her book on the Paris street art scene in 2024, Giulia Riva of BLocal has set her sights on London. trib.al/nPWpTfL

New Book Gives an Insider’s Look at London’s Extensive Street Art Culture [Interview]

London's street art scene is more than just Banksy, and a new book is out to prove it.

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

The 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year contest has announced its winners. trib.al/LJRUAsy

Bird Soaring Below a Total Solar Eclipse Wins 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year

So many beautiful birds!

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

Nitika Alé creates ethereal, vibrant works based on a harmonious blend of artistic intuition and technical expertise. trib.al/tIuoHPy

Mixed-Media Artist and Educator Shares Her Inspirational Creative Journey [Interview]

“Through experimenting, I discovered the strengths of each medium…Combining them opened creative possibilities that a single medium could not achieve. That was when I realized mixed-media was the perfect language for my portraits.”

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

Within the paintings of artist Lauren YS, a brightly colored universe comes alive. trib.al/cwjWDUo

Artist Combines Asian-American Roots and Psychedelic Visuals To Create Uniquely Vibrant Paintings

“The content of my work often has to do with various nodes of the queer and mixed-Asian identity, confronting questions of selfhood and expansiveness.”

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My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 9d

With the mission to find the very best tiramisu out there, a unique contest known as the Tiramisù World Cup takes place in Italy every year. trib.al/Y0YXi1Q