My Modern Met - April 17 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[College Basketball Star Caitlin Clark’s Number Is Retired as She Gets Ready for WNBA Draft]()​ [College Basketball Star Caitlin Clark’s Number Is Retired as She Gets Ready for WNBA Draft]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Caitlin Clark (@caitlinclark22) Caitlin Clark is about to enter the next era of her extraordinary basketball career. Having declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft, Clark was expected to be the No. 1 pick. Joining the league is only the natural progression for an athlete […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[4 Online Drawing Classes for Artists of All Skill Levels]()​ [4 Online Drawing Classes for Artists of All Skill Levels] Putting pen or pencil to paper is an artistic tradition dating back centuries. Of course, nowadays, many people also prefer to work digitally, but the principles of drawing remain the same. Whatever method you choose, drawing is an incredibly fulfilling and relaxing creative outlet. As with any skill, it's also a journey. That's why My […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Was the Top-Selling Contemporary Artist of 2023]()​ [Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Was the Top-Selling Contemporary Artist of 2023]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by arte_metaverse (@arte_metaverse) The style of Yayoi Kusama's art is nothing short of iconic. Brightly colored, imaginative, and covered in polka dots, the Japanese artist's larger-than-life aesthetics, both in her art and her self expression, are arguably some of the most striking works to come […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[58-Year-Old Woman Sets World Record by Holding Plank for Over 4.5 Hours]()​ [58-Year-Old Woman Sets World Record by Holding Plank for Over 4.5 Hours] A 58-year-old named DonnaJean Wilde from Alberta, Canada, has set a new record for the longest plank held by a female. This monumental achievement consisted of holding a plank in proper form for four hours 30 minutes and 11 seconds. Mother of five and grandmother of 12, Wilde's feat shows her intense physical fitness, but […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Former Airline Employee Shares Hack That Could Save You From Missing Your Next Flight](=)​ [Former Airline Employee Shares Hack That Could Save You From Missing Your Next Flight] If you've ever been in a rush to make your connecting flight, only to be fouled up by a last-minute gate change, then you'll appreciate this tip from TikToker and former airline employee Darby Maloney. She says, “I never have to look at screens in the airport anymore. It’s the greatest hack ever and I […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[JR Transforms Milan Central Station Into a Rocky Landscape to Honor Its Origins](​ [JR Transforms Milan Central Station Into a Rocky Landscape to Honor Its Origins]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por JR (@jr) Milan’s Stazione Centrale is home to JR‘s latest installation—a daring piece that sees the artist challenge himself to try something new. In La Nascita (The Birth), JR trades his signature medium of paper and glue for scaffoldings in the name of sculptural […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Colorful Immersive Installations Celebrate the Unique Beauty of Earth’s Biodiversity](​ [Colorful Immersive Installations Celebrate the Unique Beauty of Earth’s Biodiversity] Environmental artist Clare Celeste proudly pursues art as an avenue to bring attention to the eight different ecosystems on Earth. Using hand-cut images of various foliage and animals, the artist cultivates an immersive experience. Her work provokes viewers to relish in the beauty of our ecosystems whilst motivating viewers to treat the natural world with kindness. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Painter Transforms Vintage Oil Artworks Into Playfully Pixelated Paintings](​ [Painter Transforms Vintage Oil Artworks Into Playfully Pixelated Paintings] Dresden-based artist André Schulze specializes in modifying vintage paintings and turning them into something new. He selects old German paintings from the early to mid-20th century and reworks them with “precision and subtle irony to give them a new life.” His latest body of work transforms these art pieces of yesteryear into partially pixelated paintings. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Caitlin Clark Roasts Michael Che for Past Jokes About Women’s Sports in SNL Weekend Update Appearance]()​ [Caitlin Clark Roasts Michael Che for Past Jokes About Women’s Sports in SNL Weekend Update Appearance] For years, viewers of SNL‘s Weekend Update have grown used to watching the anchors, Colin Jost and Michael Che, routinely make playful jabs at each other. But on April 13, another guest was invited to dunk on Michael Che—figuratively at least. The segment started with Che making a joke about college basketball star Caitlin Clark's […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Watch Heidi Gardner Hilariously Struggle To Stay in Character in ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ SNL Sketch](=)​ [Watch Heidi Gardner Hilariously Struggle To Stay in Character in ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ SNL Sketch] The cast of Saturday Night Live includes some of the best entertainers in showbiz who can withstand the high pressures of live television. But now and then, the sketches they work on get too funny, causing them to hilariously break character. While it’s most common for celebrity guest hosts, like Pedro Pascal, to break, seasoned […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Watch Penguin Chicks Jump off 50-Foot Ice Cliff To Go for Their First Swim in Unprecedented Footage]()​ [Watch Penguin Chicks Jump off 50-Foot Ice Cliff To Go for Their First Swim in Unprecedented Footage] Baby penguins are born into the hostile conditions of Antarctica. The survival of a penguin chick requires attentive care from both of its parents, taking turns to keep the fledgling warm and fed. By the time they are 6 months old, penguin chicks go out on a daring adventure of their own—their first swim. A […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[17th-Century Silver Thimble With Romantic Inscription Is Discovered in Wales](=)​ [17th-Century Silver Thimble With Romantic Inscription Is Discovered in Wales] Sewing is a vital life skill, and before industrial clothing production, it was even more crucial to learn. It can also be a tricky craft; one that many have unintentionally pricked their finger from. And so human kind invented the thimble, a tiny piece of armor for your finger to prevent from pinpricks. A particularly […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Portraits Capture the Colorful Faces of Pilgrims During an Important Hindu Festival]()​ [Portraits Capture the Colorful Faces of Pilgrims During an Important Hindu Festival] In March, Egyptian travel photographer Yasser Alaa Mobarak traveled to Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple during the sacred Hindu festival of Maha Shivaratri. While there, he executed a wonderful portrait series that captures the souls of the religious ascetics who were celebrating at the temple. Maha Shivaratri is an annual festival honoring the deity Shiva. In Nepal, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Captures the Soul of Quaint Urban Architecture With Expressive Marker Sketches](=)​ [Artist Captures the Soul of Quaint Urban Architecture With Expressive Marker Sketches] When we think of architectural illustrations, we may think of iconic buildings in a city rendered with structural details. But in many places, the true character lies not in its skycrapers and landmarks, but in the homes and businesses where locals spend their days. Artist Albert Kiefer (aka Housesketcher) documents these places. His use of […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[AI Reimagines Your Favorite Disney Characters as Old Hollywood Stars](​ [AI Reimagines Your Favorite Disney Characters as Old Hollywood Stars] We've seen AI used to create many things, from new dog breeds to Barbies for every U.S. state, but BuzzFeed author Sarah Aspler completely charmed us with a new series of AI imagery. A self-professed “Disney nerd,” Aspler used her AI skills to transform beloved Disney and Pixar characters into something new. Specifically, she asked […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[87-Year-Old “China’s Hottest Grandpa” Stuns the World by Walking the Runway Shirtless](=)​ [87-Year-Old “China’s Hottest Grandpa” Stuns the World by Walking the Runway Shirtless]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por CNN Style (@cnnstyle) Over the last few years, the modeling world has taken strides to make the industry more inclusive. Among their achievements, they've reminded us that age is just a number. This is certainly true of Wang Deshun, a now-87-year-old Chinese male model […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[New Well-Preserved Paintings Discovered at Pompeii Amid Ongoing Excavations](=)​ [New Well-Preserved Paintings Discovered at Pompeii Amid Ongoing Excavations] Pompeii remains a city of wonders rising from the ashes. Excavations at the site have taken place since the 18th century in spurts. As a new excavation, which began about a year ago, progresses, more evidence of ancient Roman life in the city continue to emerge. The latest breathtaking discovery is a hall with stunning […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Number of Cyclists Now Outnumber Car Drivers in Paris](​ [Number of Cyclists Now Outnumber Car Drivers in Paris] Paris is famous for its architecture, art, fashion, and food. For locals, life involves much more mundane aspects of the urban center, such as long commutes and errands. These can be done by car, moped, bike, or public transport. A recent study and subsequent report by L’Institut Paris Région, released in April 2024, suggests the […] [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