Posts by My Modern Met Team

Photography
December 1, 2021

Best of 2021: Top 50 Photographs From Around the World

As the end of yet another year amidst a pandemic (that just won’t go away) quickly approaches, we’re all inclined to take pause and reflect on all that’s passed—good and bad. It’s been a tumultuous year full of highs and lows, but mainly a lot of gray area. In 2020, we were able to pinpoint the anomaly—the world was ravaged by a pandemic, a disastrous event unlike anything else in our lifetime.

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Podcast
October 27, 2021

Illustrator Nikkolas Smith on Being an ARTivist and Going Viral [Podcast]

Illustrator and ARTivist Nikkolas Smith creates powerful images that inspire important conversations around social justice. From Michelle Obama to Janet Jackson, his work has been shared by some of the most well-recognized names on the planet. You may have seen his heartfelt portrait of George Floyd circulating on social media in the wake of his murder by police in mid-2020, or his illustration of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Crafts
September 30, 2021

Learn How To Make DIY Crafts With the New ‘My Modern Met Maker’ Video Series

Calling all crafters! Those that love creative DIY projects know that making something with your own hands is so satisfying. And now that it’s getting colder outside, it’s a great time to cozy up indoors and experiment with your art materials. To help get you started with some new projects, My Modern Met is releasing its DIY craft video series, My Modern Met Maker, in celebration of Craft Week (September 30 – October 10).

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Podcast
September 15, 2021

Conservation Photographer Cristina Mittermeier on the State of Our Oceans and Using Art To Take Action [Podcast]

Conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier is known for her legendary coverage of wildlife. In the latest episode of the Top Artist podcast, we talk to Cristina about her incredible career and current work with Sea Legacy. Cristina shares some really inspiring stories during our chat. She tells us about how she transitioned into the field of photography (from a science background) and even bought her own boat with her partner, Paul Nicklen.

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My Modern Met

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