Art
March 23, 2026

This Exhibition Proves Just How Much Art, Technology, and the Human Body Intersect

On December 28, 1895, the public was introduced to two of the world’s most groundbreaking innovations: films and X-ray technology. That both inventions debuted on the same day seems to suggest some sort of shared history, one that radically altered the ways in which we understand and depict the human body. This is exactly what the Queens-based Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI)

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Books
March 22, 2026

Explore the Full Breadth of Ai Weiwei’s Creative Practice in This Sweeping Book

There’s so much more to Ai Weiwei’s practice than visual art. The Chinese artist has long worked at the intersection of contemporary art and political activism—an impressive feat, considering his native country has jailed, surveilled, and exiled him for his staunch advocacy of free expression. In spite of this intense persecution, Ai has risen to international renown, combining everything from traditional Chinese crafts to searing social commentary.

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Painting
March 20, 2026

Artist and Marine Biologist Merges Love for Art and Science in Large-Scale Paintings [Interview]

Honolulu-based artist Havilah Abrego brings together her dual practice as a marine biologist and painter to create striking depictions of marine mammals. Inspired by her time diving and studying marine ecosystems, her work merges science, art, and a deep connection to the ocean. She invites viewers to reconnect with the ocean through her art and reflect on our shared responsibility to protect it.

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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.