My Modern Met - April 4 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Fantastical Jellyfish Jigsaw Puzzle Features Eight Hidden Sea Creatures](​ [Fantastical Jellyfish Jigsaw Puzzle Features Eight Hidden Sea Creatures] Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to relax after a long day, but for avid puzzle fans, it may be difficult to find a new, interesting one to keep you engaged. Thankfully, Nervous System is known for its creative and inventive puzzle designs, and their latest jellyfish dreams puzzle is no different. Featuring 173 pieces […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Divers Discover Incredibly Rare Handfish While Exploring Sunken Ship](=)​ [Divers Discover Incredibly Rare Handfish While Exploring Sunken Ship] While exploring a sunken shipwreck off the coast of the Tasmanian Peninsula, a group of divers stumbled upon an unusual sight. At first, they couldn't believe their eyes, but upon closer inspection, it became clear that they had discovered an extremely rare creature sheltering in the hull of the ship. The animal, which was a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Arctic Polar Vortex Is Now Spinning in the Wrong Direction and Could Impact Global Weather]()​ [Arctic Polar Vortex Is Now Spinning in the Wrong Direction and Could Impact Global Weather] The polar vortex above the Arctic is a large ocean current that flows clockwise, with wind speeds of around 155 miles per hour. But due the impacts of climate change, the vortex has been gradually growing faster and faster over the past several years. The most recent change to the trajectory of the vortex occurred […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Powerful Regional Winners From the 2024 World Press Photo Contest]()​ [Powerful Regional Winners From the 2024 World Press Photo Contest] The World Press Photo Contest has announced the 2024 regional winners in a showcase of global photojournalism. In spotlighting these photographers, they invite the public to step outside of the news cycle and examine prominent and overlooked stories from around the world. The awarded photographs were selected from 61,062 entries by 3,851 photographers from 130 […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Cleverly Conveys Speed in Charcoal Drawings With a Unique Tool He Made Himself](​ [Artist Cleverly Conveys Speed in Charcoal Drawings With a Unique Tool He Made Himself]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Ioann Zelenin (@zeleninart) Conveying movement in a drawing can always be tricky. And if you’re trying to depict racing cars, emulating a sense of speed is key to breathing life into the subject. German artist Ioann Zelenin has found a clever way to achieve […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Soul-Stirring Photos Capture the Daily Life and Spirit of Nomadic People on the Tibetan Plateau](​ [Soul-Stirring Photos Capture the Daily Life and Spirit of Nomadic People on the Tibetan Plateau] In 2021, photographer Kin Coedel visited the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding regions to capture the people who make this place their home. The result is Dyal Thak, a timeless series of photographs that documents the nomadic people who live on the plateau. His beautiful portraits and stunning images, detailing everyday life in this environment, weave […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Restaurant Lets Customers “Pay What They Can” To Help Support the Local Community]()​ [Restaurant Lets Customers “Pay What They Can” To Help Support the Local Community] There's a restaurant in the UK called The Long Table that has been changing the way we think of dining out. This eatery and community center, located in the town of Stroud in South West England, has recently gained the attention of journalists from all over the world because they have been employing an unusual […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Touching Image of Intergenerational Love Wins Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize]()​ [Touching Image of Intergenerational Love Wins Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize] A touching photo of two generations holding hands has won Black & White Magazine‘s 2024 Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize. Yvonne Krystovsky‘s photograph of a great-grandfather holding his great-grandchild's hands is a study in contrasts. The smooth skin of the child against the wrinkles of the elderly man makes us reflect on the passage […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[‘Mona Lisa’ Has a Nearly Identical Painting Created at the Same Time]()​ [‘Mona Lisa’ Has a Nearly Identical Painting Created at the Same Time] The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in art history. The Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece has been widely studied and millions flock to Paris' Louvre Museum to see it in person every year. However, it is far from the only existing version of this painting. A copy made by one of da […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Strangers Online Are Trying to Reunite a Dog With Her Bird BFF After Their Forced Separation]()​ [Strangers Online Are Trying to Reunite a Dog With Her Bird BFF After Their Forced Separation]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Peggyandmolly (@peggyandmolly) There is something uniquely heartwarming about interspecies friendships. Maybe it's seeing the different animals play, adapting their moves to not hurt their pal; or the way they cuddle together, spotlighting their wildly different sizes in a cute way. The bond between Peggy […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Teen Captures Vintage-Looking Portraits of Friends With 100-Year-Old Camera](​ [Teen Captures Vintage-Looking Portraits of Friends With 100-Year-Old Camera] Photos shot on antique cameras are usually snapshots of years gone by, often found in a cherished family photo album or perhaps displayed on the walls of a museum. However, 19-year-old photographer Aila Ru recently went viral on TikTok for a series of vintage-looking portraits of their friends, all captured in the present day with […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[American Airlines Just Made Flying With Pets Cheaper and Easier]()​ [American Airlines Just Made Flying With Pets Cheaper and Easier] Flying can be stressful in the best of circumstances. For pet owners, traveling with their animal companions poses its own unique challenges. In an effort to alleviate some distress, American Airlines has recently relaxed part of their pet policy and will allow owners to bring their pet, as well as a full-size carry-on bag, into […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Beautiful Macramé Wall Hangings Mimic Colorful Gradients Found in Nature](=)​ [Beautiful Macramé Wall Hangings Mimic Colorful Gradients Found in Nature] Textile artist Rianne Aarts of art studio Teddy and Wool specializes in crafting woven wall hangings. Using only natural materials in her work, such as hand-spun wool, cotton cords, and non-toxic dyes and pigments, Aarts creates gorgeous pieces of textile art. From depictions of rolling hills to glowing suns, much of her work is clearly […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Kindhearted Woman Thinks She’s Rescuing a Baby Hedgehog, But Turns Out It’s a Hat Pom-Pom](=)​ [Kindhearted Woman Thinks She’s Rescuing a Baby Hedgehog, But Turns Out It’s a Hat Pom-Pom] Who can resist a baby animal in distress? Certainly not a well-intentioned English woman, who discovered an abandoned baby hedgehog on a sidewalk one evening. Worried for its safety, this unnamed woman took the tiny critter home and nursed it through the night, before taking it to an animal hospital in the morning. Once she […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Uses Produce Boxes as Canvases for Portraits of Immigrant Farmworkers Who Put Food on Our Tables]()​ [Artist Uses Produce Boxes as Canvases for Portraits of Immigrant Farmworkers Who Put Food on Our Tables] Immigrant farmworkers make up an estimated 73% of agriculture workers in the United States, and their labor is essential. They are the ones picking up the fruits and vegetables that eventually makes it to your local supermarket or favorite restaurant. Many times, they do so under harsh conditions, working long hours for little pay. Aiming […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Photojournalist Celebrates Black Rodeo Culture in New Book]()​ [Photojournalist Celebrates Black Rodeo Culture in New Book] When photojournalist Ivan McClellan was invited to America's longest-running Black rodeo in 2015, he wasn't sure what to expect. Having grown up in an urban setting, McClellan was unfamiliar with the culture. But he was soon entranced by the atmosphere, and that singular experience kicked off a long-term look at Black rodeo culture. Eight Seconds: […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Salvador Dalí Created a Surreal Cutlery Collection Inspired by Nature in 1957](​ [Salvador Dalí Created a Surreal Cutlery Collection Inspired by Nature in 1957] Iconic artist Salvador Dalí is undoubtedly a Surrealist superstar. Beyond the signature mustache, his art and philosophy have heavily influenced the way that artists express their innermost thoughts. In his prime, constructs of time, memory, dreams, and the unpredictability of the imagination interested Dalí and his Surrealist contemporaries. These concepts are well-known today to have […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Explore 20 Years of Conservation Photography in Cristina Mittermeier’s New Book]()​ [Explore 20 Years of Conservation Photography in Cristina Mittermeier’s New Book] Photographer and marine biologist Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her career to telling stories about the people and animals affected by climate change. And now, she is pouring 20 years of her work into a new book that is the embodiment of our planet’s resilience and humanity’s connection to nature. Hope is an artistic manifesto that sees […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630