Architecture
December 4, 2024

Notre-Dame Slated To Reopen This Month After Devastating Fire Five Years Ago

On April 15, 2019, a devastating fire tore through Notre-Dame, the result of a spark beneath the Gothic cathedral’s roof. Flames billowed across the 860-year-old structure, collapsing its roof and wooden spire, which was originally erected in 1859. An intensive restoration project that cost more than $760 million is about to pay off nearly six years later. On December 7, the UNESCO world heritage site will finally reopen its doors.

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News
December 3, 2024

31-Year Treasure Hunt for a Golden Owl Comes to an End With Discovery in France

One of the world’s longest-running and elaborate treasure hunts is finally over, thanks to the discovery of a buried bronze replica of the golden owl in France. The statue was first buried by French writer Régis Hauser in 1993 who released 11 clues to its location in a picture book, On the Trail of the Golden Owl. He promised that whoever found the treasure would receive a matching owl made of gold, silver, and gemstones.

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Installation
December 3, 2024

Best of 2024: Top 10 Art Installations Featured on My Modern Met

From art that harnesses technology to pieces that speak to climate change, the top art installations of 2024 are a sign of our times. These dynamic pieces, many installed in public spaces, frequently involved visitors and passersby, and they often helped push discourse as well. Whether the work was digital or physical, all of them left a lasting impression to earn a place on the list.

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