Art

May 16, 2026

Master Glassblower Dale Chihuly Returns to Venice With Stunning Set of Glass Towers

In Dale Chihuly’s mind, there is “nothing that possibly compares to Venice.” The Italian city’s “light, history, and breathtaking architecture,” he continues, “have been a constant source of inspiration for me.” Indeed, the master glassblower has harbored a fascination with Venice that can be traced back decades. In 1996, he exhibited Chihuly Over Venice, comprising 14 chandeliers suspended over canals, markets, bridges, and courtyards throughout the city.

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May 13, 2026

Dreamy Paintings Capture the Human Spirit in Flowers Overlapping Female Faces

Flowers have long held symbolism. In the Victorian era, for instance, learning a bloom’s meaningful metaphor was a popular pastime and a physical way to express feelings that couldn’t be made public. But just as language evolves, so does the meaning of flowers. Now, as a whole, they evoke themes of beauty, strength, and resilience. Some florals grow despite harsh conditions, and others—annuals—bloom, wilt, and reappear year after year.

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May 7, 2026

AI Analysis May Have Identified a Lost Portrait of Anne Boleyn’s Real Face

For centuries, Anne Boleyn’s face has remained one of art history’s most enduring mysteries. Now, researchers believe artificial intelligence may have uncovered a forgotten portrait of the ill-fated queen hidden within the drawings of Hans Holbein the Younger. A new study from researchers at the University of Bradford and independent scholar Karen Davies challenges a centuries-old assumption.

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May 5, 2026

20-Year-Old Artist’s Surreal Sculptures Blur the Line Between Human and Machine

At just 20 years old,  Yanran Chen (aka Chloe Chen) is already building an expansive artistic universe, one where sculpture becomes a vessel for identity and the uncanny. Best known for her dreamy, manga-inflected visual language, the rising Chinese artist extends her practice beyond illustration into sculptural works that feel both futuristic and deeply human.

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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.