Store
June 13, 2023

15 Best-Selling Products Bought by Fun Art Enthusiasts and People Who Love Good Design

At My Modern Met Store, we like to collect unique products from brands and makers around the world. From home decor to fashionable accessories, there's an array of treasures that make great gifts. However, if you need help choosing a sure-fire present, then it's always a good idea to look at what is tried and true. This collection of products features some of our best-selling and fan-favorite items.

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Inspiring
June 12, 2023

Four Children Used Their Indigenous Knowledge to Survive 40 Days in the Amazon

In a wonderful ending to a sad tragedy, four children were found alive in the Amazon after their plane had crashed 40 days prior. The siblings, aged 13, 9, 4, and 11 months, lost their mother in the crash and spent weeks in Colombia's Amazon jungle struggling to survive. The children, who are members of the Huitoto Indigenous tribe, are currently recovering at a military hospital and are doing well.

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Installation
June 12, 2023

Massive Mural Installations Look Like Portals to Another Dimension

Tucked into the corner of the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum is a portal to another world. Los Angeles-based artist Erika Lizée tailored this three-dimensional painting specifically to the site, making it look as though a fantastical image is suspended in front of the walls. The inspiration for this surreal work of art comes from Lizée's interest in numbers and the interconnectedness of the world.

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Furniture
June 11, 2023

Opulent Peacock Chairs Have the Own Plumage Just Like the Real Bird

Los Angeles-based designer Marc Ange merges the iconic silhouette of a peacock with a functional armchair design in his collection titled Il Pavone. The statement-making furniture was done in collaboration with Visionnare, a luxury furniture store. Just like the beauty of the colorful bird, the striking pieces feature flared backrests that mimic the shape of its unique plumage.

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