Art
November 18, 2025

Stolen 18th-Century Painting of St. Francis of Assisi Is Returned to a Mexican Church 24 Years After It Was Taken Away

An 18th-century painting of St. Francis of Assisi was stolen from the Church of San Francisco de Asis in Mexico, alongside seven other religious artworks back in 2001. Now, nearly 25 years later, the painting has finally been returned to the temple, located an hour north of Mexico City and about a mile away from the Teotihuacán archaeological site. The Saint Francis of Assisi (1747)

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Academy
November 18, 2025

Add Some Color to Your Life With These 3 Online Art Classes

For many people, sight is arguably the most prevalent of the five senses in their daily lives. While a common sentiment held today is that we’re often overwhelmed visually, getting to see an especially vibrant and colorful sunset, or a work of art in a museum, can actually be beneficial for our brains. So, why not bring some of that into your own creative projects?

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Installation
November 17, 2025

Chiharu Shiota Returns to New York With Innovative Web-Like Sculptures

In the past year alone, Chiharu Shiota has staged exhibitions in several countries around the world, including Austria, China, Hong Kong, Italy, and Turkey. But even as 2025 wraps up, the Japanese artist is showing no signs of slowing down. Now, Shiota’s innovative, web-like work has landed in New York for her second-ever solo show in the city. Open at Templon Gallery in Chelsea, Echoes Between is more of an experience than an exhibition.

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Painting
November 16, 2025

Ethereal Manga-Inspired Paintings Hold Dear Our Connection to the Spirit World

There’s something deeply comforting about the fantastical paintings of aica, a Japanese artist now based in New York City. With their whimsical, childlike characters and surreal, candy-colored landscapes, her works transport viewers into dreamlike worlds brimming with magic. Aica draws inspiration from Japanese anime, manga, and traditional ukiyo-e. Though she has lived in New York for several years, she feels more connected to her Japanese roots than ever before.

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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.