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15 Ancient Greek Artifacts Worth Nearly $3 Million Are Finally Returning Home
My Modern Met - Linnea Pejcha
Ancient artifacts can spend decades far from where they were originally found. But for 15 Greek antiquities that were recently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, that journey is finally coming to an end. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office recently announced the repatriation of 15 …
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Vows To Protect Horses by Banning Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park
My Modern Met - Ava Linker
The Big Apple is iconic for many reasons, including its creative culture, crowded streets, and Central Park. Despite the excitement and energy the city evokes, New York can be a very overwhelming city—not just for the tourists, but also for the horses that can get spooked easily. Whether you see …
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The Empowering Art Installations of the First-Ever Daisy Chain Fields Festival
My Modern Met - Regina Sienra
The inaugural edition of Daisy Chain Fields festival was a resounding success. Bringing together some of the most compelling female music performers of the last few decades, led by festival creator Olivia Rodrigo, the event raised $20 million for charity, benefitting organizations that support …
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Karl Bushby: The Man Who Walked Almost the Entire World on Foot Returns Home After 28 Years
My Modern Met - Emma Taggart
Back in 1998, former British paratrooper Karl Bushby set off from his mother’s home in Hull with the goal of traveling the world by foot. Now, 28 years later, he’s reached the final stretch of his “Goliath Expedition,” which led him through jungles, deserts, mountains, and forests across the …
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Winners of Rewilding Europe Award 2026 Show Possibilities for When People and Nature Share Space
My Modern Met - Sara Barnes
Within the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is a special category prize. The Rewilding Europe Award 2026 showcases images of wildlife making a comeback across the continent and highlights the possibilities for when people and nature share space. This year’s top honor goes to …
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Bhutanese Artist Uses Intricate Geometry To Blend the Past and Present on the Same Canvas
My Modern Met - Regina Sienra
For Bhutanese artist Yeshi Pelden, tradition is not a fixed asset passed down from one generation to the next. Instead, he sees it as a living, breathing entity capable of generating new ideas. This concept sits at the center of his artistic practice, as seen in his intricate paintings that bring …