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Why this building is covered in triangles

Triangles everywhere— but why? In Dakar, Senegal, a striking modernist landmark turns a single geometric motif into an architectural statement. Discover the design behind the...
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How African ideas shaped modern art

In the 1930s and 1940s, Paris was a mecca for Black artists, writers, musicians, and intellectuals from around the world. From this crucible, in...
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The Secret Lives of Artists: Marcel Duchamp | Podcast Episode 1

Marcel Duchamp rewrote the rules of modern art, but also happened to be obsessed with one of the most rule-bound games ever invented—chess. MoMA...
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Behind the scenes of a screenprint

You don't need a fancy press to make a screenprint. Artist Rob Swainston breaks down the basics of screenprinting, including how to flood, print...
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Where do your best ideas come from? #StudioConfessions #TorkwaseDyson

Rapid-fire questions and unfiltered answers. Torkwase Dyson reflects on creativity, self-doubt and what keeps her going. Subscribe to get the latest videos: http://mo.ma/subscribe Explore our...
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Why these buildings defined a new era

Across West Africa, the decades after independence brought a wave of bold modernist architecture. Watch the full video via the link in our bio...
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The back of this Picasso painting tells a story

What can the back of a painting reveal about its past? Picasso's "Three Musicians" carries traces of a remarkable journey. Its original stretcher and inscriptions...
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Moving iconic artwork in the galleries

Turn up the volume and experience the quiet choreography of moving art. See these iconic works and more on view at MoMA now. Subscribe...
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What makes an everyday tennis ball a design masterpiece?

Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator in our Department of Architecture and Design, explains why the Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Tennis Ball is in MoMA’s collection....
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