Sculpture
December 28, 2021

Surreal Ceramic Sculptures Capture Bountiful Beauty and Spectacular Shapes Found in Nature

Ceramic artist Carol Long captures the delicate intricacy of nature in her detailed ceramic sculptures. Her organic forms with their twisting spouts and swirling handles often take the shape of insects and wildlife. And if not, the vessels are sure to have an homage to the spectacularity of flora and fauna somewhere on their surfaces.

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Animals
December 27, 2021

Horse Spends 15 Years Taking Daily Walks Along Same Route Her Late Human Used to Ride Her On

Embed from Getty Images There are certain animals we’ve grown accustomed to seeing as they roam alongside us through the city streets: birds, stray dogs and cats, squirrels, and…horses? On the avenues of the Fechenheim district in Frankfurt, Germany, there’s a gorgeous white Arabian horse that spends its mornings leisurely walking about town. The mare wears a handmade tag around her neck that reads something along the lines of, “My name is Jenny.

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Infographic
December 23, 2021

Florence Architecture: 10 Must-See Buildings in the Historic Italian City [Infographic]

If you’re a fan of history, art, and architecture, Florence, Italy, is an absolute must-see! From the Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fiore and the iconic dome of Florence to the art-packed Uffizi Gallery, this city will keep you inspired with tons of interesting finds. Plus, if you are having trouble making sense of all the best sights, the latest My Modern Met infographic will help you plan your itinerary.

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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.