Aileys emphasis on storytelling and emotion left a lasting legacy, inspiring generations of dancers and choreographers worldwide. Curator Adrienne Edwards callsEdges of Aileyan extravaganza, and it truly lives up to the name. Presented in two parts,Edges of Aileyconsists of an immersive exhibition in the Museums 18,000-square-foot, fifth-floor galleries. Alvin Ailey. (Photo: John Lindquist) The impressive installation includes artworks from over 80 artists, past and present. Themes explore Black history, culture, spirituality, and the impact of Black migration....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Fall is here, which means that Halloween is right around the corner. The right Halloween decor can help you get in the festive mood and spark up spooky conversation....

(Sakai et al., PNAS, 2024) The enigmaticNazca lineshave long fascinated archeologists and the general public. The Nazca lines were first spotted in 1927. Since then, 430 of these drawings have been found. Humanoid. (Sakai et al., PNAS, 2024) There are two types of geoglyphsrelief-pop in and line-pop in. Out of the 430 known designs, 380 are relief-punch in glyphs, and 50 are line-punch in glyphs. Luckily, new technology has aided in the discovery and identification of said glyphs....

Fortunately, a group of fellow hikers was nearby, ready to come to her aid. By the time I sat up, my foot was pointing the wrong way. I knew right away I had broken my leg, she recalls. I tried to get up with my hiking pole and it collapsed on me. Bannister was able to call out for help, and a passerby quickly contacted emergency services. However, they were informed that the rescue team wouldnt arrive for another five hours....

Photo: UN Photo/Loey Felipe ArtistRefik Anadolhas brought his forward-thinking immersive installation to the United Nations. Powered with AI technology, Anadol’s work uses machine learning algorithms to tell a story of environmental conservation. This includesDATALAND, which is set to open in early 2025 in Los Angeles' The Grand LA. Photo: UN Photo/Loey Felipe Refik Anadol Studio presentedLarge Nature Model: Coralat the UN headquarters. Photo: UN Photo/Loey Felipe Refik Anadol and My Modern Met co-founder and editor-in-chief Eugene Kim (Photo: Eugene Kim/My Modern Met)...

Power of Nature by Kelvin Yuen. 2024 Open Photographer of the Year. Based in Hong Kong, Yuen impressed the judges with his strong portfolio of landscape photography. “Power of Nature” by Kelvin Yuen. 2024 Open Photographer of the Year. Aerial Winner, First Place Open Nature/Landscape This led him to beat out 4,529 entries from 1,105 professional and amateur photographers in 95 countries. Yuen’s unyielding tenacity to get the shot hewants is evident in his submissions to the contest....

Teahupo’o Wall of Skulls by Ryan Pierse. Palestinian photographer Ali Jadallah saw his deeply moving image,Irreplacable,named Photo of the Year. Taken in Gaza, the raw, unflinching image demonstrates the human toll of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “Teahupo’o – Wall of Skulls” by Ryan Pierse. Sports in Action, 1st Classified“In the turquoise waters of Teahupo’o, French Polynesia, Australian surfer Olivia Ottaway dives under a towering wave. Teahupo’o has been a legendary host to the WSL Tahiti Pro for over two decades, and it will set the stage for the prestigious surfing event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games....

Japanese artistLitoproves that you dont need fancy tools to create amazing art. He quickly made it part of his routine, sharing a new piece almost daily. His unique creations have even been featured on TV programs, in newspapers, and magazines across Japan. Some of Litos designs are even inspired by iconic animations, such asStudio GhiblisMy Neighbor Totoro. Check out some of Litos amazing leaf cut-outs below and find more onInstagram....

In 2024, thehoiho, oryellow-eyed penguin, emerged victorious in this fan-voted competition. It also earned endorsements from Dr. Jane Goodall and former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark. The hoiho is considered one of the world’s rarest penguins. Photo: Imagix/Depositphotos Known for its distinctive pale yellow eyes and matching feathers, it has a reserved, shy demeanor. However, its attention-grabbing call earned it a te reo Maori name that means noise shouter....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. October is here, and that means it’s time to ramp up your sketching. Included in the deal is our populararchitectural illustration coursetaught by artist Demi Lang....

But even in the darkest hour, stories of people being kind and heroic come to light. Luckily, they were spotted by the United States Coast Guards Seventh District. The pair tried to sail to land when the waves and rain intensified. Much to their despair, their boat stopped working and started to flood. The AirSta team quickly located the boat, barely holding on among strong waves. First, the man carefully pushed his dog, following suit in a matter of seconds....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Finally, theHalloweenseason is here! So, we’ve conjured up a spellbinding selection ofscary paintings. As he approached old age, Cezanne became increasingly fascinated by death....

Photo: Brocken Inaglory viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 3.0) Burning Man attracts thousands of people each year. Despite its ephemeral nature, the event is large enough to be noticeable from a distanceeven from space. The 2024 edition of Burning Man saw over 70,000 people, which gathered from August 25 to September 2. Photo: Brocken Inaglory viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 3.0) The photograph depicts the area of camper vans and tents grouped together as dark rocky landscapes frame the edges....