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November 6, 2022

20 Creative Gifts to Delight the Dad Who Has Everything (and Needs Nothing)

Dads are notoriously tricky gift recipients. They might be the type that has everything they need, or they're the kind to say that they don’t want anything from you—aside from your love and affection. Although both scenarios make the task of finding a present a daunting one, we're here to help through My Modern Met Store.

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Art History

November 6, 2022

Get to Know Grant Wood, the Artist Behind the Painting ‘American Gothic’

The 20th century marked a time of great artistic growth in the United States.

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November 6, 2022

How Mister Rogers Broke Racial Barriers on TV at a Time When People Needed To See It

At the end of the 1960s, Black people in America were still excluded from places of relaxation and recreation like...

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Sculpture

November 6, 2022

Reflective Sculptures Emphasize the Importance of Being in the Present

Everyone could benefit from practicing mindfulness. However, with so many distractions that come with modern living, it can be difficult to focus on the here and now. Well, take a look at some of Lyès-Olivier Sidhoum‘s hanging sculptures and you may be reminded of the importance of being in the moment. His ongoing series titled Celestial Sculptures explores spirituality and mindfulness through a reflective lens.

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Creative Products

November 5, 2022

20 Unique Christmas Wreaths to Adorn Your Front Door

Dressing up one's house is one of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season.

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Houses

November 5, 2022

Architect Uses AI to Create Utopia Where Buildings Grow and Breathe

Intrigued by the way that ants and other insects use nature to build their homes, Indian architectural designer Manas Bhatia...

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Video

November 5, 2022

Baker Had the Sweetest Reaction to the Long Line on Her Restaurant’s Opening Day

Chef Lucia Kuráková has had success with her restaurants in the past, but the support she has received on her latest venture brought her to tears. When Kuráková opened El Desván, her first restaurant, in Barcelona, she set out to introduce burgers to the city as more than just an unhealthy meal. Her burgers became so popular that she then opened a tapas restaurant, El Desván Vermutéria, where she introduced cakes to the menu.

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Creative Products

November 5, 2022

Viscous Glazes Drip Down Playful Pieces of Handmade Pottery

Most people begin their mornings with a mug and a hot beverage.

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Body Art

November 4, 2022

Woman With Vitiligo Transforms the Spots on Her Skin Into Colorful Works of Body Art

It is estimated that vitiligo—a disorder that causes loss of color in skin—affects between 0.

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Funny

November 4, 2022

Cosplayer Hilariously Creates Low Budget Versions of Characters in Pop Culture

Cosplay allows people to express themselves and pay homage to the characters that inspire them. But costumes can get expensive; we can’t all be Heidi Klum as a worm. Luckily, Anucha Saengchart, aka Lonelyman, shows that you don’t have to break the bank buying cosplay costumes to emulate a beloved character.

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