Ancient Art
August 20, 2021

Pompeii’s Fully Preserved Ancient “Snack Bar” Opens to the Public

The ancient city of Pompeii remains frozen in 79 CE, when the flourishing Italian town was buried under falling ash from Mount Vesuvius. While excavations have been ongoing at the site since the 18th century, much of the city remains buried. From 2019 to 2020, archeologists discovered and excavated a stunning thermopolium, a type of hot food stand or “snack bar” which was common in Roman times.

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Street Art
August 18, 2021

Heartbreaking Art From Afghanistan’s First Female Street Artist Shamsia Hassani

In Afghanistan, there is real fear and concern as the Taliban take back control of the country after 20 years. Of particular concern is how women will be treated, given the brutality they faced during the Taliban's last regime. Shamsia Hassani, who is Afghanistan's first female street artist, is turning her emotions into art and has published a series of heartbreaking images on her social media.

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Sculpture
August 17, 2021

Life-Size Sculpture Captures a Soaked Bathsheba in Stunning Detail

For thousands of years, sculptors have challenged themselves to render the human form. The age-old tradition encompasses a variety of media from the ancient Greek marble sculpture of Venus de Milo to the copper Statue of Liberty. One contemporary artist is carrying the torch of this classical style in his realistic clay and bronze sculptures. American artist Benjamin Victor is a world-renowned sculptor whose extensive body of work recalls masters like Michelangelo and Bernini.

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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.