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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Jewelry
November 21, 2018

Luminous Resin and Wood Rings Offer a Glimmering Glimpse of the Northern Lights

If you like celestial statement pieces, you're destined to love what you discover in the My Modern Met Store. In our out-of-this-world online shop, you'll find a selection of jewelry that will leave you starry-eyed, including a solar system set, a moon phase necklace, and this Aurora Borealis ring by Secret Wood. Within each ring's resin bauble is a miniature winter wonderland.

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