My Modern Met - April 11 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Macaulay Culkin Acts Like Resort Staff for Brenda Song’s Birthday Vacation After Picking up a Souvenir Hotel Shirt](=)​ [Macaulay Culkin Acts Like Resort Staff for Brenda Song’s Birthday Vacation After Picking up a Souvenir Hotel Shirt]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Macaulay ‘Instagram' Culkin (@culkamania) Hotels can be really helpful in many situations, including if you forgot something you need at home, like an umbrella or toiletries. Now, it turns out they can also even be an accommodating accomplice when pulling off a prank. Just […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[The Most Spectacular Photos and Videos of the 2024 Great North American Eclipse]()​ [The Most Spectacular Photos and Videos of the 2024 Great North American Eclipse]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by NASA Johnson Space Center (@nasajohnson) The big day finally arrived. On April 8, 2024, the Great North American Eclipse cast its shadow over a narrow swath of the United States, as well as parts of Mexico and Canada. Millions of eager onlookers turned out […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Meet the New Gecko Species Named After Vincent van Gogh](​ [Meet the New Gecko Species Named After Vincent van Gogh] Think of a gecko, and you probably think of a little green reptile. Maybe even the talking Geico gecko comes to mind. But geckos actually come in a variety of colors. A gold dust gecko, for example, is the classic almost neon green, but with red and blue highlights. A Mediterannean house gecko, however, is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Luxury Off-Road Camper Features Stainless Steel Kitchen and Private Shower](=)​ [Luxury Off-Road Camper Features Stainless Steel Kitchen and Private Shower] It doesn't get much more classic than the teardrop camper. Thanks to their sleek appearance and timeless look, it is no wonder that they have become such a hit for explorers and travelers. A recent model from the Australian company Kimberly Kampers re-imagines the classic design by giving it a luxurious edge. The Kube comes […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Get Inspired by Talented Artists Who Teach at My Modern Met Academy]()​ [Get Inspired by Talented Artists Who Teach at My Modern Met Academy] At My Modern Met Academy, the instructors aren't just good teachers; they're also productive creatives. By diving into their social media, you can not only see what new, exciting projects they are working on but also get inside tips on the life of a professional artist. We've collected some new work from around the My […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Master Screen Printer Chuck Sperry Solo Show To Open in New York]()​ [Master Screen Printer Chuck Sperry Solo Show To Open in New York] For the past two decades, artist Chuck Sperry has been creating psychedelic, brightly colored silkscreen prints from his studio in Oakland, California. During that time, the artist has become a world-renowned master in the discipline, as his work has reinvented the classic rock poster for the modern audience. Those interested in seeing some of Sperry's […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Dark and Mysterious Paintings Designed To Look like Melting Masterpieces](​ [Dark and Mysterious Paintings Designed To Look like Melting Masterpieces] Milan-based artist Dolaana Davaá combines her love for contemporary and classical art by creating Old Master-influenced paintings that look like they are melting. She also handcrafts all of the frames, which appear to drip along with the finished artwork. Davaá's handcrafted frames are her specialty. After sculpting them from clay, she uses silicon, acrylic resin, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[81-Year-Old Breaks World Record for Most Units of Blood Donated in A Lifetime]()​ [81-Year-Old Breaks World Record for Most Units of Blood Donated in A Lifetime] Donating blood gives a glimmer of hope to someone in need. That’s why Josephine Michaluk, an 81-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, is committed to helping others in this way. In fact, she is the record holder for the most units of blood donated in a lifetime. Michaluk’s kindness all began in 1965 at the age […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Water Worker Accidentally Discovers 2,500-Year-Old Gold Torc Necklaces in Spain]()​ [Water Worker Accidentally Discovers 2,500-Year-Old Gold Torc Necklaces in Spain] The Celts were an Iron Age culture spread across northern and western Europe. Powerful tribes ruled swaths of land in Spain, among other regions. Known for intricate stonework designs and stunning gold jewelry, the Celts were a powerful artistic and military presence. Jewelry in particular was a status symbol for the wealthy among this community, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[British Man Nicknamed the “Hardest Geezer” Runs the Length of Africa in 352 Days](​ [British Man Nicknamed the “Hardest Geezer” Runs the Length of Africa in 352 Days]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Russ Cook (@hardestgeezer) It took Russ Cook 352 days to run the length of the African continent. The 27-year-old Englishman from West Sussex departed from South Africa on April 22, 2023, and on Sunday, he made it to the Tunisian coast, bringing his adventure […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Paints Blue Portraits To Celebrate the Legacy of Hispanic Artists and Pop Culture Legends](​ [Artist Paints Blue Portraits To Celebrate the Legacy of Hispanic Artists and Pop Culture Legends]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by RAH Azul (@rahazul) While many artists use extensive color palettes in their work, others explore the intricacies of one shade to create poignant pieces. An artist known as RAH Azul does this beautifully, painting mesmerizing blue portraits of Mexican icons and pop culture legends. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Creative Winners of the 2024 Mobile Photography Awards](=)​ [Creative Winners of the 2024 Mobile Photography Awards] Once again, the Mobile Photography Awards is proving that good photography isn't limited to owning a DSLR. Since 2011, the contest has been showcasing the creative possibilities of mobile photography and the 13th annual contest is no different. Shanghai-based photographer Yajun Hu took home the top prize for his portfolio of street photography, all taken […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Epic Photos of Twin Planes Flying Through the Solar Eclipse](​ [Epic Photos of Twin Planes Flying Through the Solar Eclipse] There are many memorable photos of the 2024 eclipse coming out, but two photographers really pushed themselves to the limit to create a unique take on the event. Dustin Snipes and Mason Mashon teamed up with Red Bull aerobatic pilots Kevin Coleman and Pete McLeod to create their vision of two planes flying under the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Former Science Teacher Hosts Eclipse Party He Promised to His Students 46 Years Ago](=)​ [Former Science Teacher Hosts Eclipse Party He Promised to His Students 46 Years Ago] Eclipses can be predicted centuries in advance. That's why many people had been looking forward to the latest total solar eclipse their whole lives. This was the case for Patrick Moriarty, a retired science teacher from upstate New York. In 1978, he told his students to save the April 8, 2024 date, as he would […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Walking His Dog Finds 70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton in the Woods](​ [Man Walking His Dog Finds 70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton in the Woods]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Damien Boschetto (@damienboschetto) The woods are historically the site of fairy tales and fantasy, relaxation and beauty. From hiking to photography, endless hobbies can be indulged in among the trees. For a young Frenchman in 2022, it was his daily walks with his dog […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist “Draws” Stunning Portraits by Steadily Cracking Glass]()​ [Artist “Draws” Stunning Portraits by Steadily Cracking Glass] While most of us take care not to break glass, artist Simon Berger has made a career out of doing just that. By carefully hammering pieces of glass, he uses this fragile material like a sheet of paper for his incredibly life-like portraits. Berger began using this technique in 2016 and, over the years, has […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Photogenic “Selfie Dog” Is Showing Travel Influencers How It’s Done](=)​ [Photogenic “Selfie Dog” Is Showing Travel Influencers How It’s Done]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Diego (@preguntale2017) Dog owners love taking pictures of and with their furry friends. After all, taking selfies with your precious pet is a great way to preserve cute memories. A dog named Preguntale seems to have taken things to the next level—seemingly removing his […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Inspiring Free Solo Climber’s Charity Provides Solar Power to Communities in Need](=)​ [Inspiring Free Solo Climber’s Charity Provides Solar Power to Communities in Need]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Climbing Gold (@climbinggold) From scaling the seemingly insurmountable El Capitan overlooking the lush forest of Yosemite to climbing the 3,750-foot Ingmikortilaq in Greenland, rock climber Alex Honnold is no stranger to embracing and conquering elevated peaks in nature. Known for his free-solo style climbing—documented […] [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