Oil Painting
September 3, 2024

Mysterious and Macabre Oil Paintings of People Shrouded in Textiles

Swedish artist Markus Åkesson is perhaps best known for his mysterious and slightly macabre paintings, which feature people shrouded in patterned textiles. The textiles, also designed by Åkesson, are covered in motifs inspired by history, from engravings by Albrecht Durer to paintings by Hans Holbein. As a result, his oil paintings form a dialogue with the past. Painted with precision, Åkesson's work is incredibly realistic.

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Archeology
September 3, 2024

Matching Dinosaur Tracks Connect South America and Africa

Millions of years ago, our seven continents were squished together in a supercontinent, one giant land mass known as Pangea. When Pangea began to break up, it eventually produced chunks of land that—though separated by oceans—once fit together. Most obviously, South America and Africa fit together like puzzle pieces, reminiscent of the post-Pangea continent named Gondwana that they once formed. Evidence of this historic connection between the landmasses can be seen beyond the map.

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Architecture
September 2, 2024

Seoul Shopping Center Redesigned With Contemporary Hourglass Makeover

Seoul's most famous shopping center asked for a makeover that would challenge the convention of a luxury department store, and Heatherwick Studio‘s winning design certainly fits the bill. The firm's innovative reimagining of the Hanwha Galleria opens the shopping center up to the public, allowing everyone to enjoy the space. Composed of symmetrical twin buildings, each slightly different in design, Heatherwick's vision for the center is to create a space that brings people together.

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Art History
September 1, 2024

28 Iconic Artists Who Immortalized Themselves Through Famous Self-Portraits

Throughout the course of art history, self-portraiture has remained a tried and true practice among leading artists. Transcending technique and style, self-portrayals are prevalent in every major movement, from the inspired Italian Renaissance to the Post-Modern and Contemporary periods. To illustrate the prevalence of these depictions, we have compiled a collection of the most famous self-portraits by the world's most well-known artists.

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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.