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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Style
January 30, 2026

Mongolia’s 2026 Olympic Outfits Ignite Social Media With Heritage-Driven Style

As the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo approach, Mongolia’s official uniforms are winning attention for their refined craftsmanship and the way they articulate cultural identity through fashion. Designed by the Mongolian label Goyol Cashmere, the uniforms have set social media ablaze for blending traditional materials and historical references with contemporary silhouette and practicality. The uniforms are rooted in Mongolia’s long history of nomadic life and textile tradition.

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Photo Contest
January 30, 2026

Society of Photographers 2025 Contest Announces Its Astounding Winners

Throughout 2025, members of The Society of Photographers had the opportunity to submit their work to a Monthly Image Competition. And each month, photographs would be judged, with the cream of the crop marked as a Gold Award-winning image across one of the 28 categories. This acknowledgement then shortlisted a photograph for the 2025 Photographer of the Year competition, where the winners were just announced.

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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.