Painting
January 12, 2025

Artist’s Graffiti-Style Portraits of Women Are Vibrant Plays on Color

One could say Yoann Bonneville is a portrait artist. But that would hardly encompass everything else that goes on in his artwork. Rather than faithfully representing women's faces, his subjects double as the platform for an experiment in color and shapes. And cleverly, the artist also inserts his initials—YBA—into each composition, innovating how an artist can show ownership over their work with just one look.

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Video
January 11, 2025

French DJ Celebrates the Reopening of Notre-Dame With a Dazzling Blend of Music and Lights

To celebrate the grand reopening of Notre-Dame, a series of world-class cultural events have been taking place at the cathedral. Not only has the Parisian landmark served as a sweeping backdrop, but the shows and performances have also shone a light on the legacy and architecture of Notre-Dame. One of the most enticing of such events was the Monumental Tour, bringing a mix of electronic music and video mapping to the recently restored temple.

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Environment
January 10, 2025

Zoos in Europe Are Saving Christmas Trees From Landfills and Repurposing Them for Animal Enrichment

Now that the holidays are over, people around the world are putting away decorations and discarding their Christmas trees. To save real pines from the landfill and reduce waste, zoos in Europe are turning discarded Christmas trees into enriching experiences for their animals. The Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in the UK has been running their Christmas tree recycling initiative for five years now.

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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.