My Modern Met - April 24 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[You Can Now Download and Watch Over 9,200 Short Vintage Films for Free](​ [You Can Now Download and Watch Over 9,200 Short Vintage Films for Free] America has always had a unique relationship with film. Movies have shaped the United States in more ways than one, from drive-in theaters to classic blockbuster films. Amid these iconic cultural symbols, there is also a vast array of short films that have been nearly forgotten. The Prelinger Archives‘ goal is to prevent these movies […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Uses Household Items to Brilliantly Recreate Masterpieces From Art History](=)​ [Artist Uses Household Items to Brilliantly Recreate Masterpieces From Art History]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Adam Hillman (@witenry) Art history's greatest masterpieces have inspired creatives across generations to pick up a pencil or a paintbrush. For Adam Hillman, they motivate him to gather household items and recreate these famous paintings in his own unique style. Working with a wide […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Spice Girls Reunite—and Sing—at Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday Party](=)​ [Spice Girls Reunite—and Sing—at Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday Party]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) The Spice Girls were one of the biggest pop phenomenons of the 90s, which is why their disbandment left millions of fans heartbroken. Luckily, the five singers have reunited over the years, making each of their encounters a memorable event, whether […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Sculptor Reimagines How Ancient Art Will Be Viewed 1,000 Years From Now](=)​ [Sculptor Reimagines How Ancient Art Will Be Viewed 1,000 Years From Now]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by ARSHAM STUDIO (@danielarsham) Archaeology is the practice of excavating ancient sites and analyzing artifacts to learn more about the past. But what might archaeology look like in the future, as our descendants look back and try to learn about what life was like hundreds, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Out-of-This-World Watch Tells Time Through Replicas of the Sun, Moon, and Earth’s Orbits](=)​ [Out-of-This-World Watch Tells Time Through Replicas of the Sun, Moon, and Earth’s Orbits]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by @spaceonewatches Even though now tell time by checking our phones or perhaps a clock, the scientific passage of time is measured by the orbit of the Earth around the Sun, and the Moon around the Earth. The Tellurium by SpaceOne takes this idea literally, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[The 5 Best 3D Printers for Beginners in 2024](=)​ [The 5 Best 3D Printers for Beginners in 2024] Whether you’re a budding artist or a fervent DIYer, 3D printing is a useful tool for bringing your designs to life. It can be used to create unique home decor, one-of-a-kind art, customized organizational tools, and so much more. For those who want to dive into 3D printing for the first time, it can be […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[89-Year-Old Japanese Man Bikes Over 370 Miles to Visit Children Halfway Across the Country](=)​ [89-Year-Old Japanese Man Bikes Over 370 Miles to Visit Children Halfway Across the Country] An 89-year-old man named Mitsuo Tanigami set his sights on a mission—to visit his children Naoya and Sayuri. Although both are adults who live far away, he opted to take the scenic route by bicycle. Making the trek from Kobe to Tokyo is an incredible achievement, and the devoted dad pedaled a few hundred miles […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Dog Changes Completely From Black to White Over the Course of Two Years Due to Skin Condition]()​ [Dog Changes Completely From Black to White Over the Course of Two Years Due to Skin Condition] One of the most endearing aspects of living with a dog is seeing them grow up and change. Many go from naughty little puppies to faithful companions, all while becoming several times bigger. For a dog named Buster, the changes were a bit more different. Over the last two and a half years, Buster's fur […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Michael J. Fox Says He Is Open to Acting Again for the Right Role]()​ [Michael J. Fox Says He Is Open to Acting Again for the Right Role] Actor Michael J. Fox has given us some of the most memorable roles in film and TV. From Back to the Future‘s Marty McFly to his Emmy-winning performance as Alex Keaton in Family Ties and his voice acting work on Stuart Little and Atlantis: The Lost Empire. In 2020, Fox announced his retirement from acting […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Scholar Discovers 11th-Century Astrolabe With Inscriptions in Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin](​ [Scholar Discovers 11th-Century Astrolabe With Inscriptions in Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin] An 11th-century astrolabe inscribed with Arabic, Hebrew, and Western numbers shows a strong collaboration between different religions and cultures. In a new report, Dr. Federica Gigante of the University of Cambridge discusses this scientific instrument, which she discovered thanks to a photo uploaded to a museum in Verona, Italy. Dr. Gigante, an expert on Islamic […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Incredible Urban Sketches Celebrate the Historical Architecture of Paris]()​ [Incredible Urban Sketches Celebrate the Historical Architecture of Paris] Inspired by the light, color, shapes, and texture of the world around him, artist Stephen Travers creates stunning urban sketches. The Australian artist is particularly fascinated by Paris, with many of his sketches capturing the city's charm. Using pen and ink, he expertly captures the architectural environment. Interestingly, Travers began his artistic journey as an […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Online Class Lets You Dive Into the Creative Possibilities of Mixed-Media Art](​ [This Online Class Lets You Dive Into the Creative Possibilities of Mixed-Media Art] For a fun, freeing creative experience, why not try working with mixed media? Combining different mediums can open up new creative possibilities. Whether you want to use ink, paper, acrylics, wood, or found objects, mixed-media art gives you permission to break all of the rules. If the idea sounds intriguing but you aren't sure where […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Arctic Researchers Get Surprised by Polar Bear Visitors While Making Breakfast]()​ [Arctic Researchers Get Surprised by Polar Bear Visitors While Making Breakfast] Many unique creatures call the Arctic home, but few humans have the luxury of ever getting face-to-face with these animals. In late March, meteorologist Katarzyna Kudłacz was making breakfast at her research station on the tiny island of Spitsbergen, when she realized that she had a small group of visitors watching her from outside the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Woman Gets Hand Transplants From Male Donor But They’re Becoming More Feminine Over Time]()​ [Woman Gets Hand Transplants From Male Donor But They’re Becoming More Feminine Over Time]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por ТОРАКАЛЬНИЙ ХІРУРГ️ОНКОЛОГ️ОДЕСА (@dr.severgin) A young woman named Shreya Siddanagowder tragically lost her hands in a bus accident in 2016. The then 18-year-old engineering student was in a crash, which resulted in amputation from the elbow. Not willing to give up on her dreams, she […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Mount Etna Blows Mesmerizing Volcanic Smoke Rings Into the Sky]()​ [Mount Etna Blows Mesmerizing Volcanic Smoke Rings Into the Sky] Volcanos are fascinating geological structures. They essentially serve as vents, allowing the warmer inner materials of the Earth to emerge in flowing lava. Mount Etna, located in Sicily, is even more interesting than your average volcano though. Known as a stratovolcano for its steep cone-shape, Mount Etna's eruptions have been watched and recorded by humans […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[The “World’s Youngest Makeup Artist” Transforms Herself and Her Family Into Spooky Creatures]()​ [The “World’s Youngest Makeup Artist” Transforms Herself and Her Family Into Spooky Creatures]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Dakota Patton (@paint_with_dakota_llc) From a young age, many children take an interest in makeup, especially little girls. While most are attracted to the playfulness of feminine looks, one girl was instead drawn to the creative possibilities of special effects (SFX) makeup. A 6-year-old named […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Colorful Flowers Used to Create Empowering Conceptual Self-Portraits](=)​ [Colorful Flowers Used to Create Empowering Conceptual Self-Portraits] Photographer Fares Micue uses her artistic self-portraits to encourage and empower others. Her conceptual imagery often features natural elements, such as flowers, which she uses to cover her face. In this way, the photographer uses her body to help her portray a character rather than simply document herself. As Micue's work has evolved, she's aimed […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[LEGO Experiment Shows How Well Different Sea Defense Structures Resist Coastal Erosion](=)​ [LEGO Experiment Shows How Well Different Sea Defense Structures Resist Coastal Erosion] Did you grow up playing with LEGOs? You're definitely not alone. And though many people may grow out of piecing the iconic little plastic blocks together, there are still a significant amount of people who do remarkable things with them as adults. Some have made the bricks their main medium of choice as LEGO artists […] [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