Travel
July 26, 2025

Stunning Tuscan Vineyard Marries Modern Design With Traditional Winemaking

When you think of Italian wines, Chianti surely comes to mind. But you’ve never seen a winery in Chianti quite like Antinori’s. Opened in 2012, Antinori nel Chianti Classico is a triumph of modern architecture and traditional viticulture. Nestled into the central Tuscan hillside, the estate features a state-of-the-art design created by Italian architect Marco Casamonti.

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Street Art
July 25, 2025

Street Artist Unveils Ashamed Statue of Liberty Mural in Response to ICE Raids in the U.S.

Unveiled just before the Fourth of July, Judith de Leeuw unveiled a mural, which shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in shame, and caused a sensation. The piece, which was painted in France for the URBX Festival in Roubaix, is a direct response to President Donald Trump’s recent immigration policies and mass deportations.

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Travel
July 25, 2025

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Florence

Whether it's your first time in Italy or your fifth, Florence is always at the top of the list. The cradle of the Italian Renaissance, this Tuscan town has had a profound influence on Western art and culture. A beautiful small city that’s easily walkable, it provides an interesting contrast to the other standard stops on a tourist’s Italy itinerary.

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Installation
July 24, 2025

Elegant Pop-Up Installation Merges Flowers and Industrial Aesthetics

For one day only, flowers became art in a Williamsburg townhouse thanks to Crosby Studios and Flover. The Paris and New York City-based Crosby Studios, run by Henry Nuriev, is known for its industrial aesthetic. By partnering with Flover, a floral design studio, it created Flower Room. This installation fuses nature with minimalism to create a fascinating result.

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