Environment
August 18, 2021

Madrid Is Planning an Urban Forest To Improve Air Quality, Lower Temperatures, and Fight Climate Change

Cities generate about three-quarters of the world’s greenhouse emissions and they take up about two-thirds of the global energy supply. Now, more than ever, cities are being asked to address their impact on the world. Luckily, Madrid has a plan to reduce its emissions while making the city more livable with a massive urban forest. Defined as a “green wall” the Bosque Metropolitano (aka the Madrid urban forest) will help to fight climate change.

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Podcast
August 18, 2021

Fiber Artist Bisa Butler on Her Vibrant Quilted Portraits That Share Black Stories [Podcast]

This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we chat with fiber artist Bisa Butler on her incredibly vibrant quilts celebrating Black stories. Bisa uses the traditional craft of quilting to create contemporary portraits of Black women, men, and children. Her work often focuses on those who may have been forgotten or overlooked in history and is depicted in bright colors paired with patterns and textures.

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Inspiring
August 17, 2021

In 1936, Two Japanese Olympians Combined Their Medals in a Touching Show of Friendship

The Olympic Games are known for their ability to not only bring together the world's top athletes, but to spark friendships and encourage camaraderie. Nowhere was this more evident than during the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. It was there that the “Medals of Friendship” were born, forged from the love and admiration between two teammates. Sueo Ōe and Shuhei Nishida were both members of the Japanese track and field team, competing in the pole vault.

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Store
August 17, 2021

Learn From Feminist Icons RBG, Maya Angelou, and Frida With These Inspirational Books

Real-life heroes may not wear capes, but they're still pretty amazing. Feminist icons RBG, Maya Angelou, and Frida Kahlo all left an impact on the world. Now, you can learn from their experiences with a series of pocket-sized books. Each one features an assemblage of the figure's most powerful quotes. Supreme Court Justice and lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life fighting for equality and civil rights.

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