Archeology
October 25, 2025

New Study Suggests the Famous Moai Statues “Walked” to Their Final Destinations

The moai statues on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, have long been shrouded in mystery. Out of all the questions that have plagued archaeologists since the discovery of these massive monoliths, the biggest queries have to do with their location and size. Since each one weighs several tons, how were they moved around and placed on their platforms? A new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science seems to finally have an answer.

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Installation
October 24, 2025

Kyoto Is Now Home to teamLab’s Largest Museum of Immersive Installations

Immersive art collective teamLab has added yet another museum to its roster in Japan, and this is its biggest one ever. Located in Kyoto, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto spans over 10,000 square meters (about 107,639 square feet) and over 50 artworks that transport visitors to another world. From interactive installations to educational spaces, the museum is a full display of teamLab’s creativity.

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Store
October 24, 2025

Halloween Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products

Halloween has something for everyone. It's a great excuse to craft a costume, watch a scary movie, and indulge in some serious sweets. At My Modern Met Store, we’re celebrating this delightfully spooky time of year with our annual Halloween sale on all of the creative products in our shop. For a full week—from October 24 to October 31 at 11:59 PM PDT—take 15% off your entire order when you use the code HALLOWEEK25 at checkout.

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Photo Contest
October 23, 2025

Funny Finalists of the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

The world’s funniest photo contest is back with the finalists of its 2025 competition. Each year, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards makes us smile with silly pictures of animals from around the world. But at the same time, these hilarious photos also remind us of pressing conservation issues that need to be addressed in order to ensure that these animals live long, healthy lives.

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