Hotels
August 7, 2026

Bowl-Shaped Roof Embraces Rainfall To Win 2026 Hotel Design Competition

Melbourne-based architect Steven Chu was awarded the Grand Prize in the 2026 NOT A HOTEL International Design Competition this past spring. The founder of Artefact Architects submitted a design proposal titled Sound of Rain, which was selected from over 1,000 entries from 112 countries worldwide. The project is set to be built by the boutique hotel brand on Yakushima, a forested island off the southern coast of Kyushu, Japan.

Read Article

Nature
August 6, 2026

Massive Iceberg Flips Over Near Greenland, Creating Waves Visible From Shore

Sometimes, nature reveals its immense power in an instant. On July 25, a colossal iceberg flipped over just off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland, sending waves rippling toward shore in a dramatic display that was captured on camera. Filmed from the town and by a high-definition livestream operated by AfarTV, the moment has since gone viral, offering a rare glimpse at the immense forces constantly reshaping Greenland’s icy landscape.

Read Article

Photography
August 5, 2026

Powerful Photos of Athletic Pregnant Women Redefines What Pregnancy Looks Like [Interview]

For Colorado-based photographer Ethan Herrold, “pregnancy is a powerful expression of the human form.” He celebrates the strength, resilience, and beauty of women through his portraits, encouraging them to embrace their changing bodies rather than hide them. His ongoing series, Pregnant Athletes, takes it one step further, showcasing female divers, skiers, runners, boxers, and climbers who kept doing what they love through pregnancy.

Read Article

Art
August 5, 2026

Corey Helford Gallery Celebrates 20 Years of Championing New Contemporary Art With a 2-Part Show

The Los Angeles-based Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) has reached a milestone, and now it’s time to celebrate. It’s marking its 20th anniversary, and doing so with a two-part gallery show. Aptly titled the 20th Anniversary Group Show, this special exhibition brings together artists who have helped define the gallery’s legacy over the past 20 years, transforming a project known only in LA into a globally recognized name that has shaped the New Contemporary Art genre.

Read Article

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.