Art

April 19, 2026

Sinuous Fiber Sculptures Twist Themes of Social Media With Female Identity

Sculptural strands coil, twist, and pulse with an almost electric vitality in the work of Sato Sugamoto. Using colorful fibers and electrical cords, Sugamoto constructs intricate, entangled forms that evoke the unseen architectures of human thought. Rooted in her experience of navigating Japan’s cultural expectations, Sugamoto’s practice reflects an ongoing negotiation between societal conformity and individual autonomy, rendering the internal landscape as something both structured and unstable.

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April 18, 2026

Artist Envisions a New Way Forward by Bringing It to Life in Intricate Paintings

Contemporary artist Rithika Merchant centers her practice on building intricate visual cosmologies. Working in watercolor, gouache, and collage, she develops a symbolic language shaped by nature, cosmology, and shared human narratives. Her work moves between mythology and speculation, using storytelling as a framework to reflect on time and space in relation to humanity.

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April 16, 2026

Monumental Eye Murals Transform Ordinary Buildings With Bursts of Vibrant Color

Across walls in public spaces throughout New England, Jared Goulette (aka The Color Wizard) transforms concrete surfaces into luminous, hyperreal portals of connection. His murals are not simply painted images. They become immersive encounters where passersby often feel the gaze return. The effect is deliberate, emotional, and deeply human. At the center of Goulette’s practice is the eye itself. He magnifies it, reflects it, and renders across brick buildings.

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April 15, 2026

Landmine-Sniffing Rat Who Saved Countless Lives in Cambodia Is Honored With a Statue

Dogs are not the only animals with jobs meant to keep us safe. In Cambodia and other countries affected by landmines, rats are trained to sniff out these explosives, allowing the authorities to remove them without harm. Magawa, an African giant pouched rat, was one such heroic rodent, as he detected 100 landmines over the course of his life. Now, Cambodia has honored him with the world’s first statue dedicated to a landmine-detecting rat.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.