Health
August 26, 2024

World’s First Lung Cancer Vaccine Trials Are Now Running in Seven Countries

Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, taking 1.8 million lives annually. Traditionally combated using surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, survival rates have improved. But now, a new vaccine is looking to stop the cancer by harnessing the body's immune system. Trials for the world's first lung cancer vaccine have started in 34 research centers across seven countries.

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Art
August 26, 2024

Colorful Thread Art Depicts Day-To-Day Life of Los Angeles’ Latino Communities

Sewing machines are often used to create garments and accessories; but, for artist Erick Medel, they are fully rounded artistic tools. Using colorful thread on deep blue, heavyweight denim, Medel depicts the daily routines of the latino community of Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood, where he lives. His images, which blur the lines between photography and memory, truly capture the vibrancy that runs through the area. Medel began experimenting with thread art in 2019.

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Sculpture
August 24, 2024

20 of the Most Famous Sculptures You Need To Know

Working in three dimensions, sculptors throughout history have shaped marble, bronze, wood, and other materials into incredible forms. From our earliest times, sculpture has been an important way to understand culture and society, whether from portrait busts of great leaders or symbolic renderings of ethical principles. When you stop to consider famous sculptures throughout history, the list is endless.

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Installation
August 23, 2024

100-Year-Old House in Japanese Village Looks Like It’s Blowing a Bubble

Have you ever seen a house blow a bubble? Deep in the Japanese countryside, visitors to Murono Village discover an ancient wooden house blowing a luminous bubble. Ephemeral Bubble, the brainchild of MAD Architects’ Ma Yansong, was created for the 2024 Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale (ETAT), one of the world’s largest international outdoor art festivals. The semi-transparent installation extends from the 100-year-old China House Huayuan, a local hub of Chinese art and cultural exchange.

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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.