Street Photography
February 1, 2019

Fan Ho’s Striking Street Photography of Hong Kong in the 1950s and 1960s

A little over two and a half years after his untimely passing, master photographer Fan Ho is being celebrated with a new exhibition. As a photographer, actor, and film director, Ho amassed enormous acclaim over the course of his career, which began when he was a teenager. At the time, Ho used his father's Kodak Brownie to capture the world around him, as he roamed the streets of Hong Kong.

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Design
January 31, 2019

Tokyo Has a Festival to Pay Tribute to the Art of Japanese Manhole Covers

Japan designs manhole covers so beautiful that they're actually works of art. Across the country, thousands of municipalities have designed unique manhole covers to demonstrate their unique local cultures, and now the Japanese Manhole Cover Festival celebrates this creativity. The festival, which takes place in Tokyo, promises three days of activities dedicated to the artistic manhole covers.

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Funny
January 31, 2019

People Are Creating Endless “Inception” Paintings of Other People Holding Paintings

Earlier this month, a Redditor shared a sweet and seemingly inconsequential photograph. It showed his mother, Cindi Decker, holding a colorful portrait of an egret. “My mom painted this and said no one would like it,” Gaddafo said. “It's her 2nd painting.” While one would expect the comment section to be full of encouraging comments or helpful critiques, it quickly took on a life of its own and spiraled into something entirely unexpected.

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History
January 29, 2019

Fascinating Animations Show How the Palace of Versailles Evolved Over 400 Years

Did you know that France is currently the most visited country in the world? Though impressive, this accolade is hardly surprising. Boasting countless cultural institutions and hoards of historic landmarks, France is full of top tourist destinations, including the Palace of Versailles. While you're likely familiar with the site as it stands today, the château has changed a lot over the years—an evolution you can now explore in three dimensions.

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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.