Birds
April 22, 2026

Brazil’s World-Famous Blue-And-Yellow Macaws Return to Rio After a 200-Year Absence

The blue-and-yellow macaw may not be Brazil’s national bird, but it’s nothing short of a national symbol to the South American nation. Its colors even evoke a sense of the Brazilian flag, and the birds are seen in everything, from t-shirts to murals. But for 200 years, they were gone from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s cultural capital and top tourist destination. Now, a “refaunation” effort has finally brought them back.

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Art
April 21, 2026

Cyanotypes of Folded Paper Tessellations Unveil Crystal Patterns With Sunlight

Working with alternative photographic processes such as cyanotype and platinum-palladium, artist Fritz Horstman captures the geometry of folded forms and renders them as compelling two-dimensional images that suggest depth and volume. Horstman’s current exhibition, Folded Worlds, transforms simple sheets of paper into intricate, illusionistic compositions. The show brings together his Folded Cyanotypes—including his largest works to date—alongside a new series of Folded Palladiums.

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Museums
April 21, 2026

Get a Peek Into the Newly Opened David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has just celebrated the opening of its new David Geffen Galleries. On April 19, 2026, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, visitors were welcomed into the space, marking the end of the 20-year story of development, construction, and fundraising to build the breathtaking wing. Now, it’s the beginning of the new home for the institution’s permanent collection.

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Photo Contest
April 20, 2026

2026 Sony World Photography Awards Reveals Incredible Winners of the Professional Competition

The Sony World Photography Awards has announced its 2026 overall winners, and the creative possibilities within the field are on full display. The lauded images include portraiture, landscapes, and compositions that blur the line between photography and fine art. Among the winning photographs emerges the prestigious Photographer of the Year award. In 2026—the 19th edition of the competition—Citlali Fabián won for her series Bilha, Stories of my Sisters.

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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.