Design
October 3, 2024

LEGO Opens Immersive ‘Superpowers Studios’ in Paris Allowing Visitors To Touch and Play with Art

What would a gallery for kids look like? The first thing on schedule, of course, would be to let the kids engage with the art, rather than simply being spectators. Drawing from this idea, LEGO opened an interactive space known as Superpower Studios in Paris. This space welcomed children and their families to let their imagination run wild, inspired by the work of artists with similar playful visions.

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Archeology
October 2, 2024

303 Newly Discovered Nazca Geoglyphs Depict a Wide Array of Animals and Humanoids

The enigmatic Nazca lines have long fascinated archeologists and the general public. These figurative geoglyphs or drawings have been long attributed to the Nazca people, a civilization that lived in the area of southwestern Peru from 200 BCE to 700 CE. Now, a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has shed new light on these markings that have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Inspiring
October 1, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man and His Dog From Sinking Sailboat During Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has ravaged large areas of at least six southeastern states, leaving a trail of despair and destruction. But even in the darkest hour, stories of people being kind and heroic come to light. While many people evacuated on time, a man from Clearwater, Florida, and his dog were trapped on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean when the storm hit.

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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.