Astronomy
June 6, 2022

The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies Are Set to Collide in 4 Billion Years

When we gaze out into the night sky, all may appear calm, but looks can be deceiving. Though we may not feel it, our galaxy—the Milky Way—is hurtling through the universe at an astonishing 1.3 million miles per hour. And, it's on a crash course with its neighbor—the Andromeda Galaxy. While these spiral galaxies are 2.5 million light years apart, that won't always be the case.

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Art History
June 5, 2022

15 Paintings That Define the Drama of the Baroque Art Movement

After the Renaissance and Mannerist styles began to wane, the 17th century ushered in a new art movement steeped in drama and grandeur. Named after barroco—a Portuguese term for an irregularly shaped pearl—the Baroque period is defined by its lavishness and desire to inspire awe in its audiences. Baroque painters like Caravaggio and Rembrandt produced striking compositions by emphasizing the contrast between light and dark.

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Painting
June 4, 2022

Restaurateurs Trade Sandwiches for a Painting That Ends up Being Worth Over $250K

What would you trade for your favorite meal? Back in the 1970s, a family-owned restaurant in Ontario, Canada, used their homecooked cuisine to make trades with other makers in their community—and unknowingly collected a valuable work of art in the process. In exchange for warm grilled cheese sandwiches, Irene and Tony Demas received a rare painting by Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis. Today, that painting is worth over $250k.

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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.