Gift Guide
May 17, 2021

7 Shops Helping Raise Awareness and Funds for Mental Health Causes

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. During the pandemic, media attention has highlighted the mental health struggles facing the nation. Mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder are all much harder to face alone. That's why it's important to raise awareness about mental health issues, to destigmatize them and better equip allies as pillars of support.

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Travel
May 17, 2021

Smithsonian Is Launching Epic Cruises Around the World With Expert Historians on Board

For over 170 years, the Smithsonian has served as a “place of scientific discovery, cultural exploration, and collaborative learning.” And although the legendary institution comprises 19 museums, 21 libraries, and nine research centers; there’s still no better way to learn about the world than to travel to other countries and actually experience different cultures for yourself. That’s why the Smithsonian has partnered with Ponant (the French luxury cruise line)

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Art History
May 16, 2021

5 Facts About Marcel Duchamp, the Pioneering Artist Responsible For Dadaism

Alongside ubiquitous names such as Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol, there is another person who greatly influenced the course of 20th-century art. French-American artist Marcel Duchamp was a pioneering figure in the avant-garde “anti-art” movement known as Dadaism. His unusual approach to art attempted to question the very notion of why it exists and why people cherish it.

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Street Art
May 16, 2021

Shepard Fairey Promotes Peace and Love With Two Murals in Dubai

Renowned street artist Shepard Fairey has made his mark in Dubai's Design District with two new murals. Fairey created the murals, which face each other, in anticipation of his solo exhibition Future Mosaic, 2021 at Opera Gallery. The murals touch on universal themes of peace, justice, tolerance, and co-existence, which were also central to his exhibition. Fairey and his team completed the artwork in just four days using stencils to help outline his graphic designs.

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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.