Art
October 26, 2025

How This Artist’s Practice and Her Role as a Gallery Director Enrich One Another [Interview]

There are countless artists who work in galleries, just as there are countless gallerists who also happen to be artists. Kari-Lise Alexander is one such person, boasting not only a rich artistic practice but a fulfilling career as director of Roq la Rue Gallery in Seattle. For Alexander, one world only enriches the other, positioning her at a unique intersection between exhibiting artist, curator, and advocate.

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Archeology
October 25, 2025

New Study Suggests the Famous Moai Statues “Walked” to Their Final Destinations

The moai statues on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, have long been shrouded in mystery. Out of all the questions that have plagued archaeologists since the discovery of these massive monoliths, the biggest queries have to do with their location and size. Since each one weighs several tons, how were they moved around and placed on their platforms? A new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science seems to finally have an answer.

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Installation
October 24, 2025

Kyoto Is Now Home to teamLab’s Largest Museum of Immersive Installations

Immersive art collective teamLab has added yet another museum to its roster in Japan, and this is its biggest one ever. Located in Kyoto, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto spans over 10,000 square meters (about 107,639 square feet) and over 50 artworks that transport visitors to another world. From interactive installations to educational spaces, the museum is a full display of teamLab’s creativity.

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Store
October 24, 2025

Halloween Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products

Halloween has something for everyone. It's a great excuse to craft a costume, watch a scary movie, and indulge in some serious sweets. At My Modern Met Store, we’re celebrating this delightfully spooky time of year with our annual Halloween sale on all of the creative products in our shop. For a full week—from October 24 to October 31 at 11:59 PM PDT—take 15% off your entire order when you use the code HALLOWEEK25 at checkout.

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