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December 20, 2024

Illustrated Poster Featuring 350 Hip-Hop Artists Celebrates the Genre’s Rich Legacy

Since its origins in the Bronx during the late 1960s and early 1970s, hip-hop has gained meteoric popularity. The genre encompasses a plethora of musical aesthetics, ranging from disco to rap and beatboxing to DJing. With an innovative poster by UK-based design studio Dorothy, hip-hop’s rich legacy can be found in one place. The Inside Information: Boombox poster features over 350 of the world’s most influential hip-hop artists across time.

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News
December 19, 2024

Geologists Find “Supergiant” Gold Deposit That Could Be Worth Over $80 Billion

A recent discovery has shaken up the mining industry. A “supergiant” deposit of high-quality gold ore was uncovered in central China. According to Chinese state media, it contains an estimated at 1,000 metric tons (1,100 US tons) of the precious metal. If accurate, this massive reservoir could be the largest known deposit of gold left anywhere in the world.

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Installation
December 18, 2024

Australia Hosts Comprehensive Exhibition Honoring Yayoi Kusama’s Career

Fans of Yayoi Kusama will want to book their ticket to Australia, as the National Gallery Victoria (NGV) International has opened the country's largest retrospective exhibition of the renowned artist. Yayoi Kusama is a blockbuster exhibition that spans the Japanese artist's eight-decade-long practice. From public artwork and paintings to fashion and immersive installations, the exhibit hosts over 200 artworks.

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Impressionism
December 18, 2024

Spanish Painting Hidden for 140 Years Is Now on Public View for the First Time Ever

Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla wasn’t aware that he’d paint a sought-after masterpiece during his visit to Paris between 1889 and 1890. He also wasn’t aware that the work, titled Paris Boulevard (1890), would eventually be declared missing for more than a century. Primarily lauded for his sprawling seascapes, idyllic beach scenes, and astounding mastery of light, Sorolla didn’t often veer toward moodier compositions as he did in Paris Boulevard.

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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.