My Modern Met

May 22, 2024

HYBYCOZO’s Largest Ever Geometric Light Installation Opens at Sensorio in California

LA-based art duo HYBYCOZO is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a massive public art installation. DIMENSIONS is the fruit of three years of research and features 44 of the luminous polyhedral shapes the duo is known for. Visitors will walk among the intricately designed interstellar village when visiting Sensorio, an immersive light exhibition in Paso Robles, California.

Read Article

Inspiring

May 22, 2024

Dad Opens Car Wash to Give Autistic Son a Stable Job and Ends up Employing Dozens on the Spectrum

According to the CDC, in the U.S., 1 in 36 children have autism.

Read Article

Toys

May 22, 2024

LEGO Unveils Detailed NASA Apollo Lunar Rover Set and Space Lovers Will Be Over the Moon About It

Rockets have gotten most of the spotlight when discussing means of transport for moon exploration.

Read Article

News

May 22, 2024

France Debuts Scratch-And-Sniff Postage Stamps That Smell Like Baguettes

It doesn't get much more quintessentially French than the baguette. The crispy crust and pillowy interior of the bread has made it synonymous with its country of origin. In fact, it's often one of the first things that pops into people's minds when they think about the European nation.

Read Article

Creative Products

May 22, 2024

Snail Lamp Adds a Cozy Warm Glow to Any Room That Reminds You To Slow Down

The creative possibilities of lamps are seemingly endless.

Read Article

Astronomy

May 21, 2024

Ed Dwight, America’s First Black Astronaut Candidate, Finally Makes It to Space at Age 90

In 1961, an Air Force pilot named Ed Dwight was chosen to be the first Black astronaut.

Read Article

Learn From
Top Artists

VIEW ALL COURSES

My Modern Met Store Shop All Products

Vintage-Inspired Bird Scarf

by Shovava

$62.00

Frida Kahlo Action Figure

by Today is Art Day

$29.99

Big Wooden Cat Pile Game

by Comma

$39.95

Viviva Colorsheets

by Viviva Colorsheets

$19.95

Science

May 21, 2024

More Northern Lights Could Be on the Way as Solar Storms Strengthen

Just a few days ago, a good part of the world's population got to to experience the Northern—and Southern—Lights. The auroras were seen in unusual locations due to the strength of a solar storm, which pumped out increased radiation that hit the Earth’s magnetic field with more intensity than usual.

Read Article

Astronomy

May 21, 2024

Unexpected Meteor Lights Up the Sky in Portugal and Spain

When a meteor is set to enter Earth's atmosphere, scientists are typically prepared for it.

Read Article

Food Art

May 21, 2024

Man “Travels” the World by Cooking Traditional Dishes From Each Country

According to the United Nations, there are 195 recognized countries in the world.

Read Article

News

May 21, 2024

Monet Painting Sells For $38.4 Million in New York

This year is already shaping up to be an incredibly popular one for works by world-renowned late painter Claude Monet. In March, the Impressionist's Seine River masterpiece sold for an impressive $18.5 million at auction. And now, just two months later, one of his picturesque hay bale paintings sold for a staggering $38.4 million, leading the New York City auction it was purchased at.

Read Article