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May 27, 2024

24-Hour Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% On All of Our Creative Products

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, and the warm weather and beach trips are reasons to jump for joy. We're marking this momentous time of year with a Memorial Day sale at My Modern Met Store. But act fast—this flash sale will last for only one day! On May 27—and May 27 only—use the code HELLOSUMMER24 to save 15% on everything in our shop. This includes items already on sale.

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Art
May 24, 2024

Polish Museum Gets Mysterious Package in the Mail With Missing Tiles From the 17th Century

Many of Europe's most beautiful buildings were sadly lost or damaged during World War II. But in a twist of fate, a Polish palace has been able to piece together one of its most enchanting features—almost literally. Poland’s culture ministry announced that it recently got a mysterious package in the mail. Inside was a set of priceless missing tiles from the 17th century.

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Architecture
May 24, 2024

World’s Largest Coastal Regeneration Project Will Plant 100 Million Mangroves in Dubai

In a move to integrate ecological preservation with urban development, Dubai-based urban planning firm URB has created Dubai Mangroves. The initiative calls for the planting of more than 100 million mangrove trees over nearly 50 miles, as well as a botanical museum, conservation center, and visitor hub. By balancing the needs of the planet with the needs of humans, URB is hoping to demonstrate that urban growth and environmental responsibility can work hand in hand.

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