Animals
November 26, 2018

Adorable Dog Portraits Before and After Japanese Grooming Makeovers

Two years ago, animal photographer Grace Chon introduced her charming dog haircut portrait series, Hairy. The collection shows cute canines transform from bedraggled pups into pristine pooches in adorable before-and-after photos. Since then, Chon has expanded the series, photographing more than 30 dogs and their makeovers. The Hairy series focuses on an approach that favors creative cuts and funky shapes over standard trims.

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Ancient Art
November 23, 2018

This Armless Sculpture Is One of the Louvre’s Most Treasured Masterpieces

It’s no secret that the Louvre museum has one of the world’s most stunning collections of art. In addition to the Mona Lisa and an entire Michelangelo Gallery, the major museum also excels in antiquities, with gems that include the Great Sphinx, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, also known as Nike of Samothrace.

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Music
November 22, 2018

Musicians Use Rubber Chicken to Masterfully Recreate Classical Music

The squeaky rubber chicken has a reputation as being a joke toy, but as a musical instrument? Not so much. But as the classically-trained musician Eddy Chen demonstrates, the silly creature can recreate beautiful tunes. One of his latest performances is a cover of “Pachelbel’s Canon,” first composed by Johann Pachelbel in the 19th century. In a video, Chen shows how he’s able to masterfully mimic the original song by strategically squeezing the chicken.

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Creative Products
November 21, 2018

Black Friday at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on the Best Creative Products

Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for the creative person in your life? We have some suggestions—and then some! Last year, we launched My Modern Met Store to feature the best creative goods from makers around the world. Since that time, we’ve stocked our shop with artsy accessories, DIY projects, and items guaranteed to entertain. Like many savvy shoppers, you probably wait until Black Friday to get the best deals on gifts.

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