Archeology
February 26, 2025

Researchers Discover the First Royal Tomb of an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh in Over a Century

In 1922, British archaeologists uncovered the royal tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun near Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Since then, no such ancient tombs have been found around that area—until now. On February 18, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that a joint Egyptian-British archaeological team unearthed the tomb of King Thutmose II, who ruled ancient Egypt during the 15th century BCE.

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Sculpture
February 25, 2025

Surreal Sculptures Capture Fragility and Depth of Human Experience

Catalan sculptor Jaume Plensa, who is known for his monumental installations, revisits a more intimate setting in an exhibition called Murmuri. Even the exhibition's title, which translates from Catalan to “murmurs” or “whispers,” points to the personal nature of the work. Through a series of sculptures and works on paper, Plensa gives visitors a clear look at his impressive oeuvre and his ability to transform materials. Two sculptures from Plensa's Nest series anchor the show.

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Painting
February 25, 2025

Artist Evokes the Intrigue and Mystery of Worlds Unknown in Futurist Paintings [Interview]

An artist’s primary goal is often to conjure disparate worlds, but perhaps none are as fantastical as Seongmin Yoo’s. Across her vibrant canvases, the California-based artist evokes the intrigue and mystery of landscapes completely unknown, each populated by strange casts of characters. Yoo’s newest exhibition, Visions of the Universe at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, gathers these paintings into one cohesive narrative.

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Nature
February 24, 2025

Striking Winners of the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards

From thousands of entries submitted by photographers from 48 countries, the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards selected its winners. Founded on the belief that nature photography can influence how the public treats our planet, the awards shine a spotlight on superlative imagery. This year, Slovenia's Maruša Puhek was named Nature Photographer of the Year and won the Nature Art category for her striking image of two deer running through a snowy vineyard.

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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.