Wildlife Photography
September 27, 2024

Fire Analyst Took “the Most Beautiful Wildfire Photo” of Two Elk Escaping a Raging Forest Fire

On August 6, 2000, fire behavior analyst John McColgan happened to be in the right place at the right time, leading him to take what has been called “the most beautiful wildfire picture ever taken.” Captured in Montana on the East Fork of the Bitterroot River on the Sula Complex, Bitterroot National Forest, Elk Bath shows two Rocky Mountain elk standing in a river to escape the raging fire.

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Environment
September 26, 2024

Thousands Flock to Dr. Jane Goodall’s Lectures Around the U.S. To Hear Her Words of Wisdom About Conservation

Rockstars aren't the only ones that draw thousands of people to large venues just to hear their voices. At age 90, famed conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall has just gone on a U.S. tour, speaking in front of large crowds about her lifelong mission to protect vulnerable species and ecosystems, as well as her hopes for the future.

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Books
September 25, 2024

Updated JR Monograph Chronicles French Street Artist’s Rise to Fame

Can art change the world? French artist JR asks—and perhaps answers—this question in his comprehensive monograph published by Phaidon. First published in 2015 and later updated in 2019, JR: Can Art Change the World? has once again been updated to include the artist's most recent work. The 384-page volume, which includes a new foreword by director George Lucas, gives an in-depth look at JR's groundbreaking work.

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Sculpture
September 25, 2024

Submerged Sculpture of a Slumbering Woman Lights Up From Within in an English River

Artist Jason deCaires Taylor is arguably the leading underwater sculptor working today. His compelling pieces can be found in the depths around the world, from an underwater museum in Australia to a series of sculptures off the coast of Cannes. And they draw thousands of visitors each year. For his latest project, Taylor turned to the River Stour in Canterbury, Kent, where a striking piece with connections to English art history has been installed.

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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.