Music
March 19, 2025

$11 Million Sale of Famed Stradivarius Violin Establishes Largest Scholarship Endowment for Boston Music School’s Students

Would you part with a priceless heirloom to support future generations? The New England Conservatory is answering that question with a remarkable endowment they are bestowing on their students—and it’s all thanks to the $11 million sale of a violin previously in their collection. A Stradivarius violin, to be exact. Created by renowned violin maker Antonio Stradivari in 1714, the instrument was made during what is considered Stradivari’s “golden period.

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Endangered Animals
March 18, 2025

Extremely Rare All-White Orca Captured on Film in Hokkaido

Orcas are known for their large black and white bodies, making them instantly recognizable in footage and out in the world. That's why, when Japanese photographer Noriyuki Hayakawa spotted an all-white orca during an expedition, they couldn't believe their eyes. “This is the first time I’ve encountered a white orca after 15 years of photographing orcas in Rausu (Hokkaido, Japan),” the photographer said on said on X (formerly Twitter).

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Photo Contest
March 17, 2025

Amazing National and Regional Winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

The Sony World Photography Awards offers many ways for photographers to have their work noticed. The organization puts on multiple competitions and has recently announced the winners of its 2025 National and Regional Awards. Celebrating the diversity of visual storytelling across the globe, this initiative was created to support local photographic communities. Our planet is vast and diverse, and the winning images highlight this wonderful fact.

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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.