My Modern Met

April 5, 2025

Expansive New Book Explores the Incredible Collection of London’s National Gallery

British artist Lucien Freud once said he would “go to the National Gallery rather like going to a doctor for help.” Indeed, over the course of 200 years, the National Gallery in London has amassed one of the world’s most coveted art collections, with works ranging from the 13th to 20th centuries.

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Modern Art

April 4, 2025

Learn About Louise Bourgeois: From Her French Beginnings To Monumental Spider Sculptures

French-American artist Louise Bourgeois was a prolific creative.

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News

April 4, 2025

Trump Executive Order Forces Changes to the Smithsonian To Eliminate “Ideological Indoctrination or Divisive Narratives”

Since 1847, the Smithsonian Institute has worked to spread knowledge and preserve America's national heritage.

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Movies

April 4, 2025

RIP Val Kilmer: Star of ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Top Gun’ Dies at 65

Actor Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever (1995), Top Gun (1986), and The Doors (1991), where he threw himself into the role of singer Jim Morrison, has died in Los Angeles. He was 65 years old. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, announced that the actor passed away from pneumonia, having spent his final moments surrounded by family and friends.

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Archeology

April 4, 2025

Nearly Life-Sized Relief Sculptures in Exceptional Condition Discovered in Pompeii

On April 2, 2025, another remarkable discovery was made in Pompeii: a funerary relief depicting two almost life-sized figures of...

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Cats

April 4, 2025

This 3D Mona Lisa Painting Cat Bed Will Turn Your Feline Friend Into a Masterpiece

Everyone knows cats are iconic, but now our feline friends can be celebrated as literal works of art thanks to...

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April 4, 2025

Futuristic LED Infinity Light Cube Lets You Create Mesmerizing Light and Sound Art Right at Home

What if you could have artwork in your home that was always changing? The upgraded HyperCube-SE offers exactly that with LED infinity light cubes that combine math with art to create hypnotic and ever-shifting patterns. The second-edition invention, which launched just last month, features a number of upgrades from its predecessors, promising even more value and entertainment than ever before.

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Painting

April 3, 2025

Surreal Paintings Visualize How the Public Masks We Wear Drip Away in Private [Interview]

For Haejin Yoo, the path to becoming a full-time artist was full of curves.

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Good News

April 3, 2025

Emirates Will Soon Become the World’s First Autism-Certified Airline

This year, Emirates is poised to become the world’s first autism-certified airline, marking a significant milestone for increased accessibility while...

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News

April 3, 2025

Federal Agency Staff Responsible for Funding Libraries and Museums Placed on Leave via Email

The entire staff of a federal agency responsible for providing crucial funding for libraries and cultural institutions across the United States has been placed on administrative leave. This leave will affect the 70 employees of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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