Technology
August 7, 2026

Instagram CEO Reveals What Happens When You Accidentally Like (And Then Unlike) a Post

It’s a situation almost every Instagram user has been in, whether they are brave enough to admit it or not. You meet someone new, and want to learn more about them. So you go down a rabbit hole, digging through a handful of years of posts. One wrong move and—gasp!—you accidentally double tapped on one image and now you’ve liked it. You, of course, unlike it quickly. But do you think they’ve noticed?

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Installation
August 6, 2026

Giant Oyster-Shaped Installation Made of Recycled Shells Pops Up on Governors Island

A monumental oyster now rises from the waterfront at Governors Island. Aptly titled The Oyster, the new public artwork by Mohawk artist Alan Michelson invites visitors to step inside an immersive sculpture. It reconnects New York Harbor’s Indigenous history with one of its largest environmental restoration efforts. The location carries particular significance. Governors Island sits within an estuary that once supported vast oyster reefs and shell middens built by Lenape communities over generations.

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Art
August 6, 2026

Expansive Exhibition Meditates on the Role of the Sun and Moon Throughout Time and Across Cultures

The sun and moon have been inspiring humanity since time immemorial. The two celestial bodies are constants across civilizations, and now Saatchi Gallery is paying homage to them with its aptly titled show, The Sun and The Moon: Art Inspired by the Celestial. Featuring artwork, installations, and sometimes ancient artifacts, the expansive exhibition looks at how artists have responded to the sun and moon.

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Wildlife Photography
August 5, 2026

Robert Irwin Speaks Out About the Negative Effects of AI on Photography

Embed from Getty Images Photographer and conservationist Robert Irwin grew up in front of the camera and surrounded by wildlife. The spotlight became a platform for inspiring others to care about the natural world. From a young age, Irwin learned how to step out of the limelight and instead step behind the camera himself. Through his lens, he has been able to further his family’s mission of wildlife conservation.

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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.