My Modern Met

May 5, 2020

Adorable Rescue Cat Becomes Internet Famous for Putting His Little Paws in the Fridge

Cats are curious by nature. Open up a closet or a drawer and they’re likely right alongside you, wanting to explore a space that’s totally new to them. Rachel Zardus and Andrew Taylor, pawrents to a rescued feline named Carrot, experience this every day, especially when they’re trying to open their refrigerator.

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Birds

May 5, 2020

These Tiny Birds in Japan Look Like Fluffy Little Cotton Balls

In Hokkaido, Japan’s second-largest island, fluffy white little birds flitter through the trees.

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Drawing

May 5, 2020

Artist Illustrates Everyday Life With His Wife and 1-Year-Old Daughter in Relatable Comics

While most families document their lives through photos, Tel-Aviv-based illustrator Yehuda Devir captures heartwarming daily moments through art.

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Entertainment

May 4, 2020

‘Met Gala Challenge’ Has People Recreating Iconic Celebrity Fashion With Objects Found at Home

Typically, the annual Met Gala is “fashion’s biggest night out” with celebrities rocking ensembles that we’ll be talking about for years to come. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until 2021 to see those show-stopping looks again, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t celebrate the event—from home, of course.

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Street Art

May 4, 2020

Street Artist Transforms Gas Tank Into Incredible Illusion of a Sphynx Cat on the Prowl

French street artist Braga Last One transformed a mundane gas tank into a visual feast using just spray paint.

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Art History

May 3, 2020

How Henri Rousseau Became the Untrained Master of Surreal Jungle-Inspired Paintings

Many famous artists from history were unappreciated in their time, but French post-impressionist painter Henri Rousseau was particularly mocked by...

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Art

May 2, 2020

Swirling Resin Art Transforms Everyday Objects Into Miniature Oceanscapes

You can bring the beauty of the ocean indoors thanks to the resin art pieces of North Carolina-based artist Roni Langley. She crafts one-of-a-kind wall art, home accessories, and even surfboards that feature colorful, realistic seascapes. Langley has been creating art since childhood, but it wasn't until she was facing college debt that she decided to turn her passion into her career.

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Classes

May 1, 2020

10 Skillshare Art Classes to Keep You Busy at Home While Social Distancing

Many of us are currently stuck at home during COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Travel

May 1, 2020

Giant Fire Pit in Desert Known as “Gates of Hell” Has Been Burning for Over 50 Years

Deep in the heart of Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert, a fiery crater glows day and night.

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Nature

May 1, 2020

One Photographer Captures Holland’s Beautiful Tulip Gardens Without Any People Around

As one of the most famous—and beautiful—gardens in the world, millions of people flock to Holland's Keukenhof every year. Gardeners work tirelessly to cultivate the 7 million bulbs that bloom each spring and prepare for the crowds that flock to take in their beauty when the garden opens to the public. However, 2020 is a year like no other.

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