Sara Barnes

5 days ago | mymodernmet.com | Sara Barnes

Artist Kandy G Lopez is inspired by her community. “Those who have swagger,” she tells My Modern Met, “a rebel who glows and is forced to be seen in a place where we are told to disappear. I'm inspired by those who dare to dream with their armor on.” Lopez’s admiration takes the form of vibrant, monumental fiber art portraits of BIPOC people living in South Florida, where she's based.

1 week ago | mymodernmet.com | Sara Barnes

Art is more than a way to convey ideas and the beauty of the world. For many, it’s a financial investment. The right work of art can appreciate over time and, when sold, yield millions (upon millions) of dollars in profit. A painting’s sold price at auction can also clue us into trends and other market factors that are elevating the price of artwork. Here, we take a look at the most valuable paintings as of 2025. The most expensive paintings aren’t necessarily sold at auction.

1 week ago | mymodernmet.com | Sara Barnes

Take flight without ever having to leave the ground. That’s the idea of Carry On, a cocktail experience in Downtown Phoenix. The space is outfitted as a Mid-Century homage to air travel, with an interior that evokes the glamour of 1960s air travel. Coupled with an inventive cocktail menu, the 90-minute journey is an innovative way to enjoy imbibing.

1 week ago | mymodernmet.com | Sara Barnes

Artist-inspired products offer us new ways to enjoy the work of painters, illustrators, and beyond. When it comes to OBEY, the campaign by legendary artist Shepard Fairey, we can now interact with his work simply by shuffling a deck of cards. My Modern Met Store has two new sets of playing cards that feature the work of Fairey. Created in collaboration with theory11, OBEY RED and OBEY COLLAGE are an ideal way to stack the deck for fun and incredible art.

1 week ago | mymodernmet.com | Sara Barnes

Some things sound so magical, you might not realize that they're actually real. Eternal flames could make the list; they seem like something you'd only find in a fairy tale. But they’re real and still burning as we speak. And the best part? You don't need to travel to the depths of the Earth to find them. Photographer and adventurer Mike Loughran shared a natural eternal flame that burns in Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park, New York, just outside Buffalo.