Inspiring
February 24, 2020

Schools in Denmark Have Mandatory Empathy Classes as Part of the Official Curriculum

While most school children are educated in academic subjects such as math and English, there are other important life lessons that don’t always make it into the curriculum. Having empathy is a learned skill that comes with listening and understanding others. That’s why Danish schools decided to introduce mandatory empathy classes in 1993, as a way to teach children aged 6-16 how to be kind.

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History
February 23, 2020

Moulin Rouge: Explore the Dazzling History of Paris’ Most Celebrated Cabaret

Coated in candy-colored paint and topped with a windmill, the Moulin Rouge is one of Paris' most recognizable icons. The celebrated cabaret has stood as a symbol of fun and fancy since La Belle Époque, when it first popped up in the heart of the City of Love. Given its iconic reputation, you probably know a thing or two about the Moulin Rouge.

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Painting
February 21, 2020

Energetic Paintings of Human Skeletons That Are “Alive With Color”

The tradition of still life painting has often involved odd arrangements of motifs, like skulls and fruit. Artist Cam Rackam takes inspiration from these classical compositions in his series of macabre paintings. His eye-catching, Baroque-like canvases depict hyperrealistic human skeletons decorated with colorful botany in dramatic style. Based in Huntington Beach, California, Rackam spent years studying the subtle details of still lifes.

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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.