Installation
January 6, 2026

Artist Transforms Cardboard Into Immersive Installations Imitating Ancient Roman Ruins

By virtue of their immersive, monumental scale, installations often invite us into brand-new worlds. For the past 15 years, Eva Jospin has been crafting these kinds of fantastical settings, drawing viewers into her mythical, cave-like structures. Her latest solo exhibition at le Grand Palais in Paris is no exception. Aptly titled Grottesco, the show gathers more than 15 works inspired by Roman legend, in which a young man stumbles upon a forgotten cave.

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Travel
January 5, 2026

Upcoming ‘Dracula Land’ Will Turn the Classic Gothic Horror Into a Real-Life Theme Park in Romania

With its medieval castles and deep-rooted folklore, Romania makes the perfect location for a Dracula-themed park. Fortunately, a group of passionate investors, architects, and engineers are working together to bring the famous gothic horror world to life. Dracula Land is a €1 billion ($1.2 billion) entertainment project billed as the first of its kind, and it’s due to open sometime between 2026 and 2027. Located just outside Bucharest, the new, 780,000-square-meter (8.3-million-square-foot)

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Architecture
January 3, 2026

New College Science Center Designed To Increase Exchanges and Innovation Within Its Walls

Earlier this fall, students and faculty at Claremont McKenna in Southern California encountered a brand-new sight on their campus. Now nestled along the college’s eastern edge is the Robert Day Sciences Center (RDSC), originally commissioned in 2020 and recently completed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Inside, RDSC houses computational gene, brain, and climate research hubs, significantly advancing the college’s science program.

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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.