Sculpture
October 22, 2019

Artist Immortalizes Historical NYC Storefronts with Handcrafted Miniature Models

At first glance, these images look like photographs of old New York City storefronts, but a closer look (or a step back) reveals that they’re actually three-dimensional, miniature models. The incredible sculptures have been handcrafted by artist Randy Hage, who aims to pay homage to the historical buildings before they disappear for good.

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Inspiring
October 21, 2019

NASA Makes History After Successfully Launching First All-Female Spacewalk

On October 18, 2019, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, made history when it launched its 221st spacewalk. Carried out by Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, this stint in space marked a major milestone, as it is the first time that a spacewalk has featured only female astronauts. Koch and Meir embarked on this historic spacewalk early Friday morning.

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Art History
October 19, 2019

5 Powerful Paintings by the Under-Appreciated Female Artist Artemisia Gentileschi

For the sake of convenience, art history's major movements are often associated with single, pioneering figures. The success of Impressionism, for example, is often credited to Claude Monet, while Salvador Dalí is frequently seen as the sole architect of Surrealism. In addition to overly simplifying the complexity of these genres, however, this system of attribution is flawed, as female artists are rarely included in the running.

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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.