My Modern Met

February 1, 2023

Barbie Unveils Aviator Bessie Coleman Doll in ‘Inspiring Women’ Line

In the 1920s, very few Americans had even set foot in an airplane. But lucky viewers across the states just might have caught an epic show by “Queen Bess,” also known as Bessie Coleman. The daring pilot broke dual barriers of gender and race, becoming the first Black and Native American female aviator.

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Academy

February 1, 2023

Celebrate My Modern Met Academy’s Birthday With a Special Bundle Teaching Painting Online

Our e-learning platform My Modern Met Academy is turning one year old!

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Gift Guide

January 31, 2023

31 Thoughtful and Romantic Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

Even with the best of intentions, sometimes life gets in the way and before you know it, you're left with...

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Resources

January 31, 2023

33 Art History Terms to Help You Skillfully Describe a Work of Art

Like any creative field, art history has its own language. While this reality can be overwhelming for aspiring art historians, having a handy glossary of art terms can make analyzing a work of art a lot less intimidating. In this list, you’ll find 25 words that will help you discuss art with ease.

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Astronomy

January 31, 2023

NASA Spots a Perfect Bear Face Made of Craters on the Surface of Mars

NASA's HiRISE Mars Orbiter has become a priceless tool in space exploration.

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Photography

January 31, 2023

Paul McCartney’s “Lost” Beatles Photos Go on Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery

After closing its doors three years ago for a major redevelopment project, London's National Portrait Gallery will open its doors...

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Music

January 31, 2023

First Indigenous Composer To Win Pulitzer Prize for Music

On Thanksgiving Day 2021, an eerily beautiful blend of symphonic instruments filled The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for over 17 minutes. Titled Voiceless Mass, the composition is not your standard liturgical piece. Instead of an ensemble choir, there is silence, representing the Indigenous voices long silenced by the Catholic church.

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News

January 31, 2023

Marie Kondo Admits She’s “Kind of Given Up” On Keeping Her Home Tidy and Shares Why

Perhaps more than anyone, Marie Kondo is known for her commitment to tidiness.

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Tattoos

January 31, 2023

Amazing UV Ink Tattoos Glow With Blue ‘UVealism’ With a Blacklight

As tattoos continue to permeate cultures, tattooists are innovating their designs and techniques like never before.

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Embroidery

January 31, 2023

Embroidery Artist Chronicles Her Passion for Travel Through City-Inspired Hoop Art

We often think of embroidery as being simply thread on fabric, but it can be much more than that. The time-honored craft can include mixed media such as paint or even clay. Artist Maria Zamyatina uses watercolor as a unique way to chronicle her travels. Using the pigment to convey the sky, water, and patches of green, her use of thread brings the finer details of architecture and flowers to life.

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