Academy
February 3, 2026

Realism or Abstraction? You Don’t Have To Choose in This Online Art Class

When thinking about artistic styles, realism and abstraction are at opposite ends of the spectrum. One is representational while the other prizes emotional impact. It might seem like you have to choose one or the other when working on a piece of art, but not according to Dimitra Milan. She has a style she’s coined “abstract realism,” which combines elements of both approaches to create a cohesive image.

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Art
February 2, 2026

Live Sketch Artist Used Her Drawing Board to Shield Herself From ICE Ammunition

Mixed-media artist Isabelle Brourman creates art live in public spaces, sketching courtrooms and protests in real time. She’s been an official sketch artist in high-profile American trials including Depp v. Heard, and The People v. Donald Trump. Recently, Brourman faced her most challenging setting yet on the streets of Minneapolis on January 24, at the scene where Alex Pretti was tragically shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

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Street Art
February 2, 2026

Artist’s Giant Murals Bring African Wildlife to Urban Landscapes Around the World

In many cases, it seems as though cities and wildlife are at odds, unable to coexist given their inherent—and vast—differences. For Sonny Behan, this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Across his multidisciplinary practice, the artist introduces urban environments to the animal kingdom, something that has propelled him since his childhood. “I was born in England, but moved with my family to South Africa when I was 11,” Behan tells My Modern Met.

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Music
January 31, 2026

The Story Behind the First Black Performer to Host Her Own TV Show in the U.S.

On July 3, 1950, Hazel Scott became the first Black performer to host her own television show in the United States. Eponymously titled The Hazel Scott Show, the program showcased Scott’s tremendous talent as a pianist, premiering with strong ratings and stellar reviews. But decades before her TV show, Scott had already proven herself a pioneer within the Black music scene and beyond.

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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.