Good News
July 10, 2024

Man Who Mows Lawns for Free Raises Over $188K for Cat Shelter That Helped Him

A man named Spencer began mowing lawns when he was just 11 years old, using his father's push mower to earn some money. That bloomed into a successful landscaping business—SB Mowing—by the time he graduated high school, and now he has a thriving social media presence. His YouTube channel features videos of him mowing deserted or overgrown homes for free and during one such adventure, something unexpected happened.

Read Article

Environment
July 9, 2024

Deforestation in Colombia Reached 23-Year Low in 2023

Deforestation in Colombia continues to decline, with levels falling to a 23-year low in 2023. According to figures released by the government, there has been a 36% drop in environmental destruction. As one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, Colombia's environmental victory is a victory for the entire planet. President Gustavo Petro has continued to make strides in protecting his country's natural resources.

Read Article

Academy
July 9, 2024

These Books by My Modern Met Academy Instructors Will Jumpstart Your Artistic Growth

Our e-learning platform, My Modern Met Academy, has a full roster of incredibly talented artists who excel at breaking down art into bite-sized lessons. Whether you're interested in illustration, painting, crocheting, or photography, chances are one of our team of instructors can introduce you to new skills that you'll use for years to come. If you haven't signed up for one of our classes yet, now's the perfect time to enroll.

Read Article

Renaissance Art
July 8, 2024

Early Titian Painting Sells at Auction for a Record-Breaking $22 Million

Renaissance master Titian is one of the greatest proponents of classical Venetian painting. Known for his expressive use of color, his career spanned most of the 16th century and his work was celebrated by royalty across Europe. His reputation in art history circles has never waned, as a recent early work sold at auction proves. On July 2, The Rest on the Flight to Egypt sold for $22 million at Christie's.

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.