Inspiring
October 1, 2025

Chinese Student Befriends Elderly Londoner and Takes Care of Him for the Rest of His Life

They say you can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends. In some unique cases, though, you can find friendship in unexpected places and they can become like family. In 1999, a young man named Song Yang had recently arrived in London as a student. Having recently traveled from Zhengzhou, China, the then 19-year-old found himself alone and in a foreign country for the first time in his life.

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Dance
October 1, 2025

Oldest and Most Prestigious Dance Company in U.S. Celebrates 100 Years [Interview]

In 1926, Martha Graham founded her eponymous dance company, all while living and working out of a tiny studio in Carnegie Hall. But, over time, Graham’s intense dedication and unwavering vision yielded fruit. By the end of her seven-decade career, she had produced 181 ballets and revolutionized the art of dance, transforming the Martha Graham Dance Company into one of the country’s most prestigious leagues of dancers and choreographers.

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Food Art
September 30, 2025

Italy’s ‘Tiramisù World Cup’ Summons the Best Amateur Bakers To Find the Greatest Tiramisu on Earth

Tiramisu is one of the most beloved desserts around the world. After all, its appeal begins with the name—“tiramisu” literally means “pick me up” in Italian. Understandably, many restaurants and coffee shops around the world have made it part of their menus, and in turn, plenty of people have learned to make it themselves.

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Academy
September 30, 2025

Mixed-Media Artist and Educator Shares Her Inspirational Creative Journey [Interview]

Mixed-media artist and My Modern Met Academy instructor Nitika Alé creates ethereal, vibrant works based on a harmonious blend of artistic intuition and technical expertise. Alé’s focus is flowers and portraits, often incorporating the former into the latter. Using a variety of mediums like pastel, charcoal, acrylic and watercolor paints, her artwork is multi-layered, both physically and metaphorically. Fortunately, Alé’s knack for art has also translated into instructing.

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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.