Art
December 5, 2024

Best of 2024: Top 7 Nature-Inspired Art Projects That Championed Environmentalism

As climate change continues to impact our planet, raising awareness has become more crucial than ever. Artists worldwide are stepping up, using their creativity to make a difference and champion environmentalism in innovative and inspiring ways. Through installations, sculptures, and other imaginative works, they celebrate nature’s beauty while reminding us why it’s so essential to protect it. Their art sparks conversations, inspires action, and brings the urgency of environmental protection directly into our lives.

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Sculpture
December 4, 2024

Sculpture Bought for $6 and Used as Doorstop Is Actually 18th-Century Marble Bust Worth $3M

In 1930, Scotland’s Highlands Council bought an 18th-century marble bust for £5 (about $6.35) at auction (approximately £408 or $517 in today’s money, adjusted for inflation), not realizing its rich history. Now, nearly 100 years later, the bust has been valued at an incredible £2.5 million (a little over $3 million). The bust depicts Sir John Gordon, a prominent landowner and presumed founder of the town of Invergordon in Scotland.

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Environment
December 3, 2024

Nearly 500 Scientists Gather at Emergency Summit To Urge Immediate Action for Antarctica’s Future

While the devastating effects of climate change are already being felt, hundreds of scientists recently gathered in Australia for an emergency summit to address the threatened future of Antarctica. They’re warning that the rapid ice loss in the region highlights the urgent need to act now to prevent devastating sea level rises globally. The 2024 Australian Antarctic Research Conference, organized by the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP)

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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.