Podcast
February 2, 2022

Artist Swoon on Filling the Creative Well and Giving Back [Podcast]

Artist Caledonia Curry, aka Swoon, is best known for her signature wheat paste and cut-paper installations. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview Swoon about her career as an anonymous street artist. Tune in to hear us talk about how at only 19 years old, she skyrocketed to success on the forefront of New York's early 2000s street art movement.

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Inspiring
February 1, 2022

Steve Irwin’s Family Has Saved More Than 100,000 Animals at Their Wildlife Hospital

The Irwin family is known for its inspiring legacy of wildlife conservation and rescue, still championed passionately by the tight-knit tribe of self-dubbed Wildlife Warriors. As owners and operators of the Australia Zoo and its Wildlife Hospital, the family of the late beloved “Crocodile Hunter” has been responsible for helping thousands of animals brought to its center for life-saving treatment.

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Gift Guide
January 31, 2022

25 Last-Minute Gifts to Shower Your Sweetheart With On Valentine’s Day

Just when you think you’re done with your holiday shopping, you remember that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. But don’t worry about scouring the internet for the perfect present. My Modern Met Store has a variety of creative products you can give as last-minute gifts to your sweetheart. (We’ll even ship your items directly to them with a free note!) Wondering where to begin in your gift selection?

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Animals
January 31, 2022

Hawaii Is the First State to Ban Shark Fishing in State Marine Waters

The islands of Hawaii are known for their beautiful beaches and surrounding waters full of marine life. Teeming reefs and crystal waters host over 400 species of fish and 40 types of shark. To preserve the ocean's biodiversity for the next generation, measures must be implemented where needed. Hawaii has taken an important conservation step by banning shark fishing in state waters— a measure which went into effect in early 2022.

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