Inspiring
May 14, 2026

This Japanese Tea Shop Is Run Entirely by Senior Citizens With an Average Age of 73

Shibuya is famous for being a hotspot for youth culture, lifestyle, and trends. A new tea shop in the area called G-CHA & Ba-CHA is doing things a little differently. Located just two minutes from Shibuya Station, this shop prioritizes a meaningful, enjoyable workspace for its senior citizen employees. Their average age is 73, and the oldest is 80, but they’re still hip as ever.

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Sculpture
May 13, 2026

A Rare Presentation of Leonora Carrington’s Surrealist Sculptures Have Landed in New York

Leonora Carrington was primarily celebrated as a surrealist painter and novelist by the time she died in 2011 at the age of 94. But, as a new exhibition at New York’s L’Space Gallery reveals, the British-born artist was an equally adept sculptor. Across several bronze sculptures, intricate golden jewelry, and even an interactive tarot reading booth, the show, which is aptly titled Shape of Dreams, seeks to unveil a new dimension to Carrington’s practice.

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History
May 12, 2026

Honey Found in 3,000-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Tombs Is Still Safe To Eat

Nearly everything in the supermarket today either comes with an expiration date or isn’t considered fresh for very long. That’s why it may be hard to believe but there is one natural product that, with the right conditions, can last hundreds, or even thousands of years—honey. Over the years, archeologists have come across pots of unspoiled, perfectly safe to eat honey in ancient Egyptian tombs.

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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.