Travel
October 11, 2019

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to London

If New York is the city that never sleeps, London must be a close second. The English metropolis is buzzing with contemporary culture as well as a rich history that, together, will ensure you'll never run out of things to do—whether you’re visiting for the first or the 50th time.

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Animals
October 11, 2019

Number of Pixels Used in These Photos Is the Number of Animals Left of Each Species Featured

Did you know that there are only around 60 Amur leopards left in the wild? This is just one of the many shocking statistics that Imgur user JJSmooth44 visualizes in his blurry animal photo series. Each endangered species is visually represented in as many pixels as there are animals still alive. “The more pixelated the image,” the artist explains, “the closer it is to extinction.

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Design
October 10, 2019

Artist Designs Shiba Inu-Inspired Japanese Bank Notes That Are Too Cute to Spend

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Finance in Japan revealed new designs for the Japanese yen banknotes. Due to roll out in 2024, the new designs include an illustration of Mount Fuji, as well as Hokusai’s iconic woodblock print, The Great Wave. Inspired by the creative currency, Japanese illustrator and manga artist Ponkichi decided to design his own bank notes, featuring none other than one of Japan’s most treasured dog breeds—the Shiba Inu.

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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.