Toys
May 12, 2026

LEGO Raises Age Limit to 100+ in Honor of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday

Embed from Getty Images The legendary David Attenborough turned 100 on May 8, 2026, and LEGO celebrated the milestone with a playful update, raising the age limit on its LEGO sets from 99+ to 100+. “Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough,” the company wrote on Instagram. “There’s no age limit for those who never stop playing.” LEGO isn’t just for kids.

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Academy
May 12, 2026

How 20 Minutes Can Improve Your Creativity and Build Real Artistic Skills

Here’s a secret about making art: you don’t have to block hours out of your day to improve your skills. Consistent art sessions, as short as 20 minutes, can add up to real skill-building. That’s a relief, especially if you want to exercise your creativity but have limited time during your day. You can easily replace 20 minutes of doom-scrolling on your phone with an art session and feel better for it.

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Installation
May 11, 2026

Kinetic Light Installation Lights up a Palace Along the Venetian Waterways During Venice Biennale

Studio DRIFT lit up a palace along the Venetian waterways for the 61st Venice Biennale. The site-specific installation, titled Shy Society, suspended five kinetic elements from the Palazzo Balbi, a historic building from the 16th century. The structures danced on the facade as part of their explorations on rhythm and light. The delicate yet hypnotic spectacle confirmed the many creative possibilities of lighting as an art medium.

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Architecture
May 10, 2026

Sea Sponges Have Inspired a New Skyscraper Proposed for Vancouver

Many architects are inspired by nature, but few projects have dared to make a nearly manmade replica of its source. The upcoming 595 West Georgia Street, planned for downtown Vancouver, draws influence from sea sponges—specifically, the Venus’ flower basket found primarily in the nearby Pacific Ocean. (The species is viewed with such reverence that the creatives behind the design even attach an image of the critter in their press materials as a reference.)

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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.