Store
February 6, 2026

Valentine’s Day Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products

The sweetest day of the year is quickly approaching—one that’s synonymous with love and tasty treats. We’re talking about Valentine’s Day! To celebrate this lovely holiday, My Modern Met Store is having a Valentine’s Day Sale. From now until February 14 at 11:59 PM PST, use the code MYVALENTINE to save 15% on your entire order on everything in our shop. (This includes our sale items.)

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Funny
February 5, 2026

National Gallery Curator Is Going Viral for Bringing Gen Z Humor to Classical Art

Museums are often seen as quiet spaces defined by rules and reverence. At the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., one curator is changing that perception. Through short, humorous videos, she is helping classical art reach a much younger audience. Alison Luchs, the deputy head curator of sculpture and decorative arts, has become an unexpected social media star. Her videos reframe centuries-old artworks using Gen Z humor and internet slang.

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Sculpture
February 4, 2026

Sculptor Turns Fallen Branches Into Mythical Beasts and Larger-Than-Life Animals

While most people see tree branches, twigs, and shrubs, Warsaw-based artist Rodolfo Liprandi sees raw materials for creating sculptures. He transforms found forest debris into larger-than-life animals and mythical creatures, shaping forms that look as though they’ve grown straight from the forest floor. Liprandi grew up in northeastern Italy near the Slovenian border, where the surrounding landscape was a constant source of inspiration.

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Sports
February 4, 2026

Japanese Volleyball Player Dives and Slides Face-First To Apologize After Hitting Courtside Judge

In Japan, bowing is a customary part of many interactions, including greeting someone, saying thanks, or showing humility. It is also essential in apologizing—the deeper the bow, the more profusely you’re asking for forgiveness. Its most extreme form is the dogeza, which involves bowing down until your forehead touches the floor. While considered rare and outlandish, it was seen around the world after volleyball player Yuji Nishida expressed immense remorse after a serve went wrong.

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