My Modern Met

January 18, 2026

For Decades, This Artist Defined the Look of SNL [Interview]

Decades ago, during a poker game at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, artist Edie Baskin had a chance encounter that would alter the trajectory of her career. That night, she met Lorne Michaels, the Canadian-American producer responsible for one of the world’s most beloved comedy shows: Saturday Night Live (SNL).

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Music

January 17, 2026

How the All-Female Lilith Fair Defied Convention To Be a Top-Grossing Music Festival of the ‘90s

Embed from Getty Images In the summer of 1997, a revolution rolled through the United States and Canada under a...

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Crafts

January 17, 2026

New Exhibition Contends With Black Heritage Through Layered, Evocative Textile Art

Despite decades of friendship and practicing similar kinds of art, Carolyn Malzoomi and Sharon Kerry-Harlan have never exhibited together.

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Travel

January 16, 2026

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Denver

Denver, Colorado, has an elevation that’s exactly one mile above sea level. Its high altitude has earned it the nickname the “Mile High City,” and its history has made it a place that is elevated in its culture, too. There’s a seemingly endless amount to explore, especially as a visitor to the city.

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Design

January 16, 2026

Heinz’s Ingenious New French Fry Container Has a Secret Pocket for Ketchup Dipping

Ketchup and french fries may be a perfect pair, save for one fact: enjoying them on-the-go is notoriously difficult.

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Good News

January 16, 2026

Leaders of Japan and South Korea Got Together To Jam Out in K-Pop Drum Duet

After hours of discussing nuclear weapons, economic security, and rare minerals, the leaders of Japan and South Korea decided to...

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Inspiring

January 16, 2026

Japanese Care Facilities Are Enlisting Bodybuilders to Help Provide Elder Care as Demand Surges

The World Economic Forum forecasts that, by 2050, about 40% of Japan’s population will be 65 or older. Even now, with the world’s second-oldest population, there is a shortage of caregivers given the rising demand for elderly care. Hoping to close the gap, Visionary Co., Ltd. which operates 29 nursing homes and care facilities in Japan, has found a unique solution given the specific needs of this profession: hiring bodybuilders.

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Nature

January 16, 2026

Natural Rock Formations Look Like Giant Whales Swimming Through a Forest in Thailand

Deep in northeastern Thailand, an unexpected natural wonder rises above the forest canopy.

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Photo Contest

January 16, 2026

Winners of the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards Capture the Grit and Beauty of Athleticism

Sports have it all—guts, glory, heartbreak, and triumph are just some of the emotions part of every game, match, or...

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Portrait Photography

January 15, 2026

Photographer Captures the Poetic, Dynamic Language of Dance [Interview]

Capturing a body in movement is no simple task, and yet it’s a challenge that epitomizes Josh S. Rose’s creative practice. For years, the photographer has managed to translate the language of dance into pristine images, in which performers are suspended in exquisite gestures and dramatic shapes.

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