Art
March 9, 2026

Artist Contends With Migrant Narratives Through Embroidered Mixed-Media Paintings

Across her multimedia practice, Arleene Correa Valencia points out what has become increasingly obvious. The U.S., despite purporting to be a nation of immigrants, has retaliated against globalization and migration through acts of domestic terrorism, military intervention, and xenophobia. Marginalized migrants have always contended with this lived reality, but today it seems as though the projects of white supremacy, nationalism, and imperialism are more linked than ever before.

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Books
March 9, 2026

New “Cat” Book Is the Purr-Fect Way To Celebrate Our Feline Friends Across Time

Some 4,000 years ago, cats waltzed into our lives for the first time. We continued to domesticate these beloved creatures across millennia, relying upon them as hunters, companions, and even as idols, as in ancient Egypt. Today, cats live on every continent except Antarctica, and about 49 million households in the U.S. boasted at least one feline friend in 2024.

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Animals
March 6, 2026

Punch the Monkey Has Adorably Learned To Wave Goodbye to the People Visiting Him

Punch, the adorable monkey, continues to surprise us and melt our hearts. If you’ve been following along with his saga, you’ll know that despite some initial setbacks—which led him to find comfort in his plushie mom—the little macaque has made some progress toward integrating with his troop. And now, he’s demonstrated just how smart he is; a few days ago, Punch was seen waving goodbye to the crowds visiting his home in Ichikawa Zoo in Japan.

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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.