Installation
July 11, 2024

Colorful Cascading Numbers Representing the Diversity of Life Fill Paris’ Largest Office Building

Artist Emmanuelle Moureaux has unveiled a new permanent art installation in France. Situated in Paris' largest office building, it was conceived as a beam of light and colors that symbolizes the diversity of people and moments of life. Cascading down seven floors in the main atrium, TIMELINE is the 47th work in Moureaux's celebrated 100 colors series. This prismatic piece is also the first permanent installation from the series in France.

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Dance
July 10, 2024

Ugandan Kids Dance Troupe Gains International Praise for Impressive Acrobatic Performances

Ugandan dance troupe Hypers Kids Africa has gained worldwide attention for its impressive dance performances. And now, they're gaining even more love thanks to a remarkable audition on season 19 of America's Got Talent. Dressed in red, black, and yellow to pay homage to Uganda's flag, their wildly entertaining performance earned a standing ovation, and a thumbs-up from all four judges.

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Technology
July 9, 2024

University Students Designed Gloves That Translate Sign Language Into Speech

Before tools like Google Translate and AI became mainstream, communicating with someone who spoke a different language was pretty challenging. But now, thanks to these tech advancements, it's a lot easier to connect with people from different cultures. These tools are great for those with able-bodied hearing capabilities, but people who are deaf or hard of hearing often can't benefit as much.

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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.