Inspiring
August 23, 2024

Female Afghan Medical Students Resettle in Scotland To Finish Their Studies After Taliban Education Ban

When the Taliban took over Afghanistan, women and girls were stripped of many, if not most of their rights. Female students were barred from attending university, shattering the dreams of thousands. Now, 19 female Afghan students who had to give up medicine will be able to complete their studies in Scotland. The project was spearheaded by the Linda Norgrove Foundation, which worked with UK and Scottish governments to arrange visas and places at medical schools.

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Store
August 23, 2024

Back-to-School Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products

Heading back to school can mean much anticipation and first-day jitters. But despite the often mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation, one of the best parts about this time is shopping for school supplies and fall accessories. No matter how old you are, it’s always fun to get new writing utensils, bookmarks, and flair to decorate your soon-to-be-worn jacket or backpack.

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Modern Art
August 22, 2024

Tamara de Lempicka’s Revolutionary Art To Be Exhibited in First U.S. Retrospective

Nothing represents the opulence of the 1920s quite like Tamara de Lempicka‘s art. Her Art Deco-style portraits of women exemplify newfound female independence during the “Roaring Twenties,” and now, for the first time, a major retrospective of her art is coming to the United States. Opening this October at the de Young, part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Tamara de Lempicka brings together over 120 works.

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Photo Contest
August 22, 2024

Amazing Finalists of the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest

The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year contest finalists have been revealed. Culled from more than 15,000 photos submitted to the competition, the images highlight the beauty of the ocean and its perils. In September, the Ocean Photographer of the Year and the youth competition winner will be announced. Individual categories spotlight the ocean, from Adventure and Wildlife to Conservation and Human Connection.

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