Painting
July 7, 2024

Artist Conveys the Charm of European Cities Through His Textured Paintings

Artist Sergiu Ciochină knows there's more to the beauty of Europe than world famous landmarks. After all, charm and wonder can hide in the colors of a building or how light bounces off a field. With a unique eye for finding inspiration in his surroundings, the Paris-based painter mixes the elements that catch his attention to create landscapes that borrow from the real world but are ultimately his.

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Travel
July 5, 2024

18 American Comforts You Might Not Realize Are Luxuries

The U.S. sometimes gets a bad rap, especially around election time. It's easy to get sucked into the news cycle that focuses on the negatives, but if you're living in America, there's still plenty to be grateful for. In a bid to spark some positivity around U.S. privilege, Redditor u/Seraphicly329 recently asked the Internet, “What's a luxury that most Americans don't realize is a luxury?

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Astrophotography
July 5, 2024

16 Incredible Finalists of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

Dazzling auroras, distant galaxies, and impressive celestial bodies have all found a home on the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist. Organized by Royal Observatory Greenwich, the competition is a delight for anyone who loves gazing at the stars. The respected competition always attracts top amateur and professional astrophotographers, and this year is no different. Over 3,500 images were submitted to this year's photo contest by photographers hailing from 58 countries.

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Ancient Art
July 4, 2024

51,000-Year-Old Cave Art in Indonesia Is the World’s Oldest Figurative Art

Researchers believe that they found the oldest example of figurative rock art in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The cave art depicting three humans and a pig was painted at least 51,200 years ago. This is at least 5,000 years earlier than the previous record holder, an image of a pig discovered in a different cave on the island. A new study published in Nature details the findings. “The painting tells a complex story.

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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.