Installation
May 29, 2025

Ambitious Mobile Artwork Will Travel From Africa to the Arctic Circle to Campaign Against Climate Change

Last month, a pack of animals cascaded onto the banks of the Congo River. From afar, the giraffes, gorillas, wildebeests, and elephants that form the stampede seem real enough. Look closer, however, and the puppeteers emerge, gently manipulating animal limbs into fluid movement. These are the life-sized animal puppets comprising the public—and mobile—artwork The Herds.

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Good News
May 28, 2025

South Korean Grandmas Help Save Schools in Areas With Low Birthrates by Enrolling in Class

According to a recent study, South Korea has the lowest proportion of children among the 37 countries with populations larger than 40 million. Only 10.6% of the population accounts for children. While the country reported its first rise in birth rates following an almost entire decade of shrinkage, the consequences of these numbers are particularly felt in the rural regions, where the lack of school-aged children threatens the existence of elementary schools.

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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.