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

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

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

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

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

My Modern Met @mymodernmet.bsky.social · 11h

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monumental Mandala-Like Paintings Explore the Vastness of Spirituality

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So many beautiful birds!

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

Italy’s ‘Tiramisù World Cup’ Summons the Best Amateur Bakers To Find the Greatest Tiramisu on Earth

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

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

What a tasty tournament!

Innovative French DJ Transforms Historic Chateau Into a Dynamic Showcase of Music and Lights

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

The Chateau de Chambord was transformed into a canvas for the renowned French DJ and music producer Michael Canitrot. trib.al/hw8plHm

Watch how the Chateau de Chambord was transformed into an unforgettable audiovisual experience.

Astrophotographer Captures First-Ever Image of Sun’s Chromosphere and a Rocket in the Same Frame

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

Andrew McCarthy recently took a once-in-a-lifetime photograph showing a rocket and the Sun’s chromosphere. trib.al/7OYKlCP

“The image I got with the solar telescope is, as far as I know, the only photo of its kind in existence.”

Populus Denver: A Climate-Positive Hotel Combining Comfort With Stunning Contemporary Design

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

The luxury hotel Populus Denver strikes a balance between stellar architectural design and environmental consciousness. trib.al/P9tBI4x

“It’s a model for how thoughtful design can shape a sustainable future.”

Surreal Shapes Suspended in Mid-Air Transform Former Factory in Budapest

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

Spanish artist SpY continues building an impressive portfolio of public installations with his latest piece in Budapest. trib.al/P3VxhcF

This formerly abandoned building is given new, intriguing life through art.

Photographer Captures Beautiful Moment Between an Elephant and a Bird in an Indian Jungle [Interview]

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

“There’s so much happening beyond our sight and understanding, with so much meaning behind every relationship.” trib.al/8RikuZt

“There’s so much happening beyond our sight and understanding, with so much meaning behind every relationship.”

Mattel Honors Venus Williams With a Barbie Doll Featuring Her Iconic Wimbledon Uniform

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

To honor the mark Venus Williams has left in the world of sports, Mattel has released a Barbie doll in her likeness. trib.al/dLTkgpF

Venus Williams, the living legend, finally gets her own Barbie doll.

Browse Over 1,100 Art Books at MoMA’s First-Ever Bookshop in Seoul

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

MoMA has opened a new bookstore in Seoul, where visitors can browse more than 1,100 books about art, architecture, and design. trib.al/YmYkmMg

MoMA has opened a new bookstore in Seoul, where visitors can browse more than 1,100 books about art, architecture, and design.

Sprawling Seattle Art Museum Is the Crown Jewel of Emerald City Cultural Institutions

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

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is one museum with three locations. SAM features a collection of 25,000 works from antiquity to the present. trib.al/BfYmLhO

Planning a trip to Seattle? This is one spot you‘ll definitely want to visit!

Giant Inflatable Labubu, KAWS x Elmo, and More Will Float in World’s First & Largest “Water Parade”

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

Creative brand AllRightsReserved will bring the first-ever “Water Parade” to the world-famous Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. trib.al/Wv3dZae

If you’re in Hong Kong, you won’t want to miss this fun event!

Learn How the Largest Art Car on the 2025 Burning Man Playa Came to Life in the Desert [Interview]

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

Art installations and performances happen throughout Burning Man, and in 2025, the Long Feng art car brought them together in one incredible moving stage.

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“While the vehicle itself is striking and a spectacle to behold, the myriad of performances occurring at its helm—from contortionists to Chinese ribbon and fire dancers, breakdancers, and more—add a substantial impact to the overall entertainment value and energy that is being produced at our shows.”

Bill Nye the Science Guy Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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

In honor of his legacy as a TV presenter and science communicator, Bill Nye has just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. trib.al/ql0ffZV

“It’s been the experience of a lifetime spreading the lessons of science to people around the world and I know we all have the power to change the world because of it.”

Designers Transform Discarded Tokyo Train Parts Into a Stylish Table Lamp

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

The WA table lamp by London-based studio Akasaki & Vanhuyse is made from discarded Tokyo train parts. trib.al/cqLkJ4a

Every lamp carries the history of countless Tokyo train journeys.