Dance
October 27, 2025

Legendary Ballerina Misty Copeland Took Her Final Bow at Lincoln Center

After 25 years, famed ballerina Misty Copeland has retired from her career with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Copeland marked the occasion with a final performance, held on October 22 at Lincoln Center in New York, following a five-year hiatus from the stage. “After 25 years with ABT, I took my final bow surrounded by the company and community that have shaped my life and career,” Copeland wrote in an Instagram post.

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Sculpture
October 27, 2025

Japan’s First Underwater Sculpture Is a Serene Meditation on Rebirth and Renewal

For the first time, artist Jason deCaires Taylor has brought his underwater sculpture to Japan. Ocean Gaia sits nearly 16.5 feet under the sea off the island of Tokunoshima as a symbol of renewal and the link between humans and the sea. As the first underwater sculpture in Japan, it serves not only as a work of art but also as a catalyst for ecosystem rebirth.

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Art
October 26, 2025

How This Artist’s Practice and Her Role as a Gallery Director Enrich One Another [Interview]

There are countless artists who work in galleries, just as there are countless gallerists who also happen to be artists. Kari-Lise Alexander is one such person, boasting not only a rich artistic practice but a fulfilling career as director of Roq la Rue Gallery in Seattle. For Alexander, one world only enriches the other, positioning her at a unique intersection between exhibiting artist, curator, and advocate.

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Archeology
October 25, 2025

New Study Suggests the Famous Moai Statues “Walked” to Their Final Destinations

The moai statues on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, have long been shrouded in mystery. Out of all the questions that have plagued archaeologists since the discovery of these massive monoliths, the biggest queries have to do with their location and size. Since each one weighs several tons, how were they moved around and placed on their platforms? A new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science seems to finally have an answer.

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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.