Style
July 13, 2018

Japan Is in Love With This Bodybuilding Landscaper Who Became a Citizen

Many of us love to travel, but most of us wouldn’t dream of giving up citizenship to the country in which we were born. Swedish-born Jakob Sebastian Björk, however, fell so in love with the country of Japan that he became a naturalized Japanese citizen. In fact, he had to renounce his original nationality because dual citizenship goes against Japanese law. He now proudly goes by the name Tatsumasa Murasame.

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History
July 11, 2018

100-Year-Old Color Photos Show a Rare Polychromatic Glimpse of World War I

The results are a striking look at war, with color bringing the subjects to life.   Thousands of color photos, taken in Tunisia, France, and Belgium over the course of 1916 and 1917, show the impact of war. All told, they are an extraordinary documentation that reminds the public that the heroes of our past aren't so different than those of our present.   All images via Ministry of Culture (France)

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Inspiring
July 10, 2018

17-Year-Old Girl Is Training to Become One of the First Humans on Mars

While many of us can only dream of space travel, 17-year-old astronaut trainee Alyssa Carson is doing her best to make it a reality. The ambitious Louisiana-based teenager has had her “heart set on the stars” ever since she was a little girl. At only 3 years old, she told her father, “Daddy, I want to be an astronaut, and be one of the people that go to Mars.

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Painting
July 10, 2018

50+ Contemporary Artists to Keep an Eye on Featured in One Gallery Show

The Spoke NYC gallery is known for its striking exhibitions of exciting contemporary painting, illustration, and sculpture, and its latest New York City exhibition lives up to its reputation. Called Suggestivism: Resonance, the show features over 50 contemporary artists from around the world that are at different points in their careers; some, like Audrey Kawasaki, are well-established while others are up-and-coming in their creative journeys.

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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.