My Modern Met

December 10, 2025

Former Model Becomes Monk After Living “A Very Unhealthy Lifestyle”

Life is full of moments that redefine who we are. Whether we move countries, get a new job, or start a new relationship, we have the power to choose what’s right for us and how we want to grow. At 22, Dom Petchthamrongchai (aka Dom Petch) realized that his successful career as a model and actor was no longer the path he wanted to follow.

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Environment

December 9, 2025

Colombia Bans All New Oil and Mining Projects in Its Portion of the Amazon Rainforest

Colombia boasts a small fraction of the Amazon rainforest (6%), but it makes up 40% of the South American country.

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Photo Contest

December 9, 2025

Royal Photographic Society Announces 2025 Winners of the World’s Longest-Running Photo Prize

The world’s longest-running photography prize has recently announced its winners for 2025. The Royal Photographic Society (RPS)

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Funny

December 9, 2025

Funny Restaurant Staff Charge Ryanair CEO for “Extra Leg Space” and “Priority Booth Seating”

The Irish never miss a chance for a bit of harmless fun. So when Michael O’Leary, CEO of budget airline Ryanair, visited Luvida Restaurant in Navan, the staff decided to surprise him with a few “extras” added to his bill. Ryanair has earned a reputation for tacking extra charges onto its low base fares for everything from bag fees to seat selection.

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Art

December 9, 2025

Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Closes With Strong Sales and Equally Stunning Art

Now that Miami Art Week has officially come to an end, fair organizers are celebrating yet another successful year of...

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Crafts

December 9, 2025

Best of 2025: Fiber Artists Leading the Resurgence of Textile Art

This year, fiber art has been gaining even more momentum in museums and galleries around the world.

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Academy

December 9, 2025

5 Foundational Online Art Classes to Jumpstart Your New Year’s Resolutions

As the end of the year approaches, we naturally begin to think about New Year’s resolutions. January 1 seems so ripe with possibilities. But why wait to get started? You can get a jumpstart on next year’s goals a couple of weeks early and have a solid foundation for when you turn the calendar.

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Architecture

December 8, 2025

RIP Frank Gehry: Legendary Postmodern Architect Has Died at 96

Pioneering architect Frank Gehry died at his home in Santa Monica, Calif.

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Art

December 8, 2025

Beeple Reimagines Elon Musk and Other Tech Titans as Robot Dogs Pooping Out Their POVs

At Art Basel Miami this year, digital artist Beeple introduced an installation that feels all at once humorous, unsettling, and...

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Good News

December 8, 2025

Boy With Down Syndrome Nails ‘Whitney Houston Challenge’ and Gets School-Wide Cheers

Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” is one of the most iconic songs of all time. And it’s so well known, that it recently inspired something called the “Whitney Houston Challenge.” It’s seemingly simple, yet it requires skill and attention to detail. That’s why, when a boy named Ethan, who has down syndrome, took on the challenge and aced it, all his pals at school erupted in cheers.

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