Inspiring
June 2, 2022

Former NFL Player Redefines Himself as a Motivational Speaker and Inspires Millions

When life doesn’t go the way you planned, it can be easy to get discouraged or doubt your self-worth. And Trent Shelton—a former NFL football player, now known for his inspiring quotes and messages—can relate to that statement personally. Shelton hit rock bottom when his dreams of playing pro football didn't pan out after he was cut from several teams.

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Art
June 2, 2022

New Exhibition of Takashi Murakami Works Showcases His Genius in a Variety of Art

Renowned artist Takashi Murakami has a portfolio that transcends a single genre of creativity. Working across fine art, fashion, animation, and more, the man known as the “Warhol of Japan” is recognized for his vibrant imagery and iconic characters, including the smiling flower and Mr. DOB. Now, Murakami’s genius has come to The Broad, a contemporary art museum in Los Angeles, in a show called Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow.

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Books
June 1, 2022

Margaret Atwood Releases ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ as an Unburnable Book To Fight Censorship

There are many avid book readers that are drawn to dystopias, and such works take on new symbolic import during times of crisis. In recent years, Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale resurged in popularity due to a TV adaptation on Hulu and rising fears about the fate of reproductive rights in the United States. Since its publication, the work has often placed high on lists of most-banned books.

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Landscape Photography
June 1, 2022

Spectacular Photo Captures a Total Lunar Eclipse and Milky Way in One Otherworldly Scene

The total lunar eclipse on May 15, 2022, was a spectacular sight with many photographers capturing amazing astrophotography shots. Adding to this collection of gorgeous images is a unique photograph by Dane Smith. In one image, he captures the Milky Way and the lunar eclipse as they stand high above the mountains in Spruce Knob, West Virginia. All at once, his composition showcases the splendor of the Earth and the sky.

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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.