Art
January 3, 2025

The Curatorial Journey Behind Olafur Eliasson’s First Solo Exhibition in Turkey [Interview]

As one of the world’s leading contemporary artists, Olafur Eliasson has staged countless solo exhibitions around the world. Your unexpected encounter, however, is his first in Turkey. Running through February 9, 2025, at Istanbul Modern, the exhibition travels through Eliasson’s 30-year career, cataloging the dynamic and participatory nature at the core of his artistic practice. Each artwork demonstrates Eliasson’s incredible command over light, color, geometry, and perspective, revealing his continued preoccupation with environmental themes.

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Astronomy
January 2, 2025

NASA Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station Send Festival Holiday Greeting

The holidays are all about the people you spend them with—not so much about where you are. This perfectly applies to the astronauts aboard the International Space Station, who celebrated Christmas and New Year's Eve in orbit. Hoping to share their experience, as well as send some seasonal cheer down to Earth, the crew got together to wish everybody a happy holiday season in a joyful video.

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Installation
January 2, 2025

Land Artist Arranges Stunning Square Compositions With Found Rocks

For years, artist Jon Foreman has spotlighted the organic shapes found in nature. In his breathtaking land art, Foreman takes colorful beach rocks, molded by thousands of years by the seaside, and creates geometric patterns with them. Although he has created countless circular, swirling shapes, Foreman recently decided to experiment with more rigid compositions, laying the rocks within invisible square frames.

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Art History
January 1, 2025

Posters by Georges de Feure Reveal the Beauty of Art Nouveau Lithography

In the late 19th century, art underwent several radical transformations. Movements ranging from Post-Impressionism to Fauvism aimed to challenge artistic conventions, especially those rooted in realism, academicism, and the separation between production methods. Art Nouveau is one of the most prominent examples of these impulses. It preferred sinuous curves and an attention to decorative and naturalistic elements. It also introduced printmaking as an artistic medium, a favorite of the French artist Georges de Feure.

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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.