Photography Gear
September 24, 2025

Miniature Retro-Style Kodak Camera Keychain Sells Out in 8 Minutes

In Greek mythology, a chimera is a monumental beast, a hybrid between two or more different creatures. It’s an apt description for Kodak’s new miniature Charmera, which, in a playful reference to its namesake, combines retro photography, nostalgia, and the cuteness of a key charm. Released on September 17, 2025, the Charmera is a clever reimagining of the KODAK Fling, first launched as a throwaway, portable camera in 1987.

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Inspiring
September 23, 2025

Retired Accountant Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Joining the LSU Marching Band

It’s never too late to pursue your dreams; not even if you’re retired. For Kent Broussard, retirement was actually the best time to fulfill his lifelong wish. The 66-year-old man had fallen in love with the Louisiana State University (LSU) marching band since attending his first football game at age 11. Hoping to one day join them as a sousaphone player, he never really let go of that dream, even as decades went by.

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Sculpture
September 22, 2025

Artist’s Decade-Worth of Sculptures Imagine Ordinary Objects Colorfully Reclaimed by Nature

French artist Stéphanie Kilgast is known for her creative sculptures that transform ordinary objects into works of art. Through her work, books, cups, old cameras, and everything in between become the base for colorful nature-based sculptures. And now, Kilgast has gathered her best work from the past decade into a book titled Utopia. Now available for pre-order, Utopia showcases 10 years of Kilgast’s sculpture, along with paintings and sketches for a fascinating look inside her creative process.

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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.