Art Supplies
April 9, 2026

World’s “Pinkest Pink” Color Is Being Given Away for Free to Everyone Except One Person

In 2016, British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor secured exclusive rights to use Vantablack, effectively preventing other artists from using the world’s “blackest black” pigment. The move sparked backlash across the art community, and fellow British artist Stuart Semple, founder of Culture Hustle, decided to retaliate. In response, Semple released his own “pinkest pink,” followed by a range of ultra-matte black pigments, all made available to anyone—except for Kapoor.

Read Article

Hotels
April 9, 2026

You Can Spend the Night Surrounded by 350 Birdhouses at Sweden’s Treehotel

The higher the perch, the closer we are to the birds. If you long to be nearer to your feathered friends, you’ll want to flock to the Biosphere room at Sweden’s Treehotel. The unique cubed structure is suspended above the ground with a facade that’s surrounded by 350 birdhouses, inviting the winged creatures to stay alongside you. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)

Read Article

Art
April 8, 2026

Thieves Steal Cézanne, Matisse, and Renoir Paintings in 3-Minute Museum Heist

In a brazen overnight robbery, thieves stole three masterpieces by Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Authorities now describe the incident as one of the fastest museum heists in recent history. The theft occurred on March 22, 2026, at the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, a private museum located near Parma, Italy. Investigators report that the operation lasted less than three minutes. Four masked individuals entered the museum under the cover of night.

Read Article

Photo Contest
April 8, 2026

Winners of the Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2025 Celebrate Scotland’s Wild Beauty

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards (SNPA) just revealed the winners of its 2025 competition, showcasing a striking collection of images that celebrate Scotland’s natural beauty. The winning photos span 10 primary categories, including Environmental, Natural Abstract, Scottish Botanical, and Scottish Wildlife Portrait, among others. The overall winner and Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2025 is Toby Houlton from Invergordon, a small Scottish port town.

Read Article

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.