Books
May 11, 2026

This Deluxe Book Explores the World Through Basquiat’s Eyes With Unprecedented Intimacy

Nearly 40 years after his death in 1988, the fascination with Jean-Michel Basquiat has shown no signs of waning. The artist’s enduring mystique can be credited to several things: his singular approach to graffiti, drawing, and painting; his friendships with other renowned contemporaries, like Andy Warhol; and perhaps even his death at the young age of 27.

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Travel
May 9, 2026

Get a Private Night of Stargazing When You Book This Airbnb With Its Own Observatory

A home nestled in the California desert, near Joshua Tree National Park, is in the perfect spot for a stargazing escape. With little to no light pollution, you can see the night sky in all its glory. And this Airbnb, located 20 minutes from the park, takes it one step further. The experience of stargazing is enhanced by a private observatory with a professional telescope right on the property.

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Cats
May 8, 2026

Feisty Felines Captured by the “Godfather of Cat Photography” in New Photo Book

There were very few subjects that photographer Walter Chandoha loved more than cats. For decades, the late photographer, who died in 2019 at 99 years old, captured felines with a remarkable sense of whimsy, humor, and, perhaps most of all, adoration. Next month, Damiani will publish a new book with dozens of these delightful images, all curated from Chandoha’s vast photographic archive.

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Store
May 8, 2026

10 Creative Gifts That Make Great Conversation Starters

Let’s face it: gift-giving can be challenging. It’s easy to gift something that feels too cookie-cutter, too expected. If you want gifts that start a conversation, check out the curated selection of creative products at My Modern Met Store. There, you’ll find statement-making items that will earn a second glance from anyone who sees them. One of our favorite gifts—and new to My Modern Met Store—is The Scream Action Figure by Today is Art Day.

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