Animals
May 4, 2026

Watch the First-Ever Recorded Sumatran Orangutan To Cross a Manmade Wildlife Bridge

In the province of North Sumatra, Indonesia, an upgraded road affected both humans and wildlife. It meant isolated villages would now have easy access to schools and health care, but it also widened the separation between two Sumatran orangutan habitats. Hoping to find a solution, the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) came up with an idea: a bridge for wildlife up in the trees. While bold in concept, it has given tangible results.

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Paper Art
May 2, 2026

Artist Celebrates Japan’s Shinto Traditions Through Monumental Paper Art Installations

Within Japan’s Shinto tradition, kami refers to the spirits that reside within nature. These deities stand as divine though often invisible forces, animating the landscapes around them as they shift between ancient trees, towering mountains, and billowing clouds. But in Japanese, the word kami also means “paper,” a more everyday but equally significant term.

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Art
April 30, 2026

2026 Future Fair: Everything You Need To Know About the Art Fair Before It Opens Next Month

If its name is any indication, Future Fair is all about looking forward. Since its launch in 2020, the organization has curated community-focused exhibitions in New York every year, each highlighting those at the forefront of the contemporary art scene. The fair’s sixth edition, which will once again be held at Chelsea Industrial, offers yet another glimpse into the creative practices that augur—and ultimately define—our collective future.

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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.