Infographic
October 1, 2025

Student Transforms Amusing World Facts into Colorful Map Infographics

Us humans may all be part of the same species, but life looks completely different depending on where you are in the world. For instance, did you know TikTok isn’t available in Russia? Or that alligators are found only in two places on Earth: the southeastern United States and China? These are the kinds of facts brought to life by Georgi Pamyatnih through his Amazing Maps series.

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Astrophotography
September 30, 2025

Astrophotographer Captures First-Ever Image of Sun’s Chromosphere and a Rocket in the Same Frame

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has once again blown our minds with another incredible photograph. Taken as a Space X rocket blasts into orbit, it shows how the power of the vessel moves the Sun’s chromosphere. This view is the first of its kind, requiring dedication and special preparation on McCarthy’s part. To bring his vision to life, McCarthy used a specially designed solar telescope attached to his camera.

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Acrylic Painting
September 30, 2025

Artist Combines Asian-American Roots and Psychedelic Visuals To Create Uniquely Vibrant Paintings

Artist Lauren YS creates art that brings a brightly colored universe to life. The vibrant shades are much more than just alluring visuals; they are also vessels for telling stories about queer identities, social justice, self-discovery, and reclamation. Based in Los Angeles, the work of the Chinese-American creative comes across as both a dreamy portal into a fantasy world and a rally cry for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

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Installation
September 29, 2025

Laser-Cut Cube Immerses Visitors in Light and Pattern at the Seattle Asian Art Museum

Artist Anila Quayyum Agha is making her debut in the Pacific Northwest. Her illuminated, large-scale installations are currently on display at the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM), cloaking its galleries in intricate projections that immerse the viewer in patterned worlds. The exhibition, titled Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light, marks the first solo exhibition of a Pakistani-American artist in the Seattle Art Museum’s 90-year history. Light and shadow are equal participants in Agha’s sculptures.

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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.