My Modern Met - May 10 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Stunning Restoration of ’Liberty Leading the People’ Returns to the Louvre](​ [Stunning Restoration of ’Liberty Leading the People’ Returns to the Louvre] France is known for its revolutions—the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, the July Days in 1830 to overthrow a repressive king, and the return of the Bonapartes in 1848. Paris was central to these episodes in political history, so naturally this history is being broadcast as Paris takes center stage for the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[NASA Space Telescope Discovers Its First Starless Rogue Planet](​ [NASA Space Telescope Discovers Its First Starless Rogue Planet] We usually think of planets in terms of solar systems; planets are pulled into orbit around stars like the Earth orbits the Sun. In recent years, scientists have begun to discover rogue planets that are essentially free floating in space. These planets are hard to find, but NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) discovered one […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[11 Celebrities Who Are Also Incredible Photographers](​ [11 Celebrities Who Are Also Incredible Photographers] While we're used to seeing celebrities in front of the camera, there are plenty of celebrities who love going behind the lens. From famous musicians to award-winning actors, these celebrities use photography as a different creative outlet. Many also frequently exhibit their work and have published photography books. Take a look at 11 famous celebrities […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Kuwait Reveals Modern Lighthouse Design for Expo 2025 Pavilion]()​ [Kuwait Reveals Modern Lighthouse Design for Expo 2025 Pavilion] Kuwait has just unveiled the design for its World Expo 2025 pavilion, which has been designed by LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture). The beautiful design features two symbolic wings that embrace incoming visitors and light up in a nod to Kuwait's role as a beacon of culture and tolerance. With an exhibition that will showcase […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Chalk Artist Transforms City Streets With Charming Interactive Drawings](​ [Chalk Artist Transforms City Streets With Charming Interactive Drawings] Street artists have the unique ability to turn the entire world into their canvas. Artist David Zinn‘s work is no different, as he masterfully uses his natural environment to bring his delightful creations to life. Depending on the seasonal conditions around him, Zinn fuses his character-filled chalk drawings with foliage, fallen leaves, and more permanent […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Cozy Fireplace Mugs That Look Like They Belong in Mini Homes](​ [Cozy Fireplace Mugs That Look Like They Belong in Mini Homes] Over the years, artists have become experts at designing little worlds that are contained within everyday objects. After all, with mini sculptures, they have the power to create an entire universe that fits in the palm of their hand. Michelle Briones, a Portland-based mixed media artist, has taken this idea and run with it, sculpting […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Painting Hanging in Elderly Woman’s Kitchen Turns Out to Be 13th-Century Masterpiece]()​ [Painting Hanging in Elderly Woman’s Kitchen Turns Out to Be 13th-Century Masterpiece] What is the most precious piece of art in your home? Did you purchase it from a local seller after you fell in love with their work? Or was it passed on from family member to family member before it ended up in your possession? Now, imagine if that piece of art turned out to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[2024 Met Gala Memes That Stole the Spotlight During Fashion’s Biggest Night Out](​ [2024 Met Gala Memes That Stole the Spotlight During Fashion’s Biggest Night Out] You know they would’ve ATE #MetGala pic.twitter.com/acdUeAeE7C — metgirl (@loveislandxo_) May 6, 2024 Many people consider the Met Gala to be “fashion’s biggest night out” or the Super Bowl of fashion. And with any event of this nature and size, comes a wave of commentary on social media. Luckily, a good chunk of it is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Original Banksy Worth $100K Is Being Sold Alongside 299 Fake Replicas for $500 Each in Art Stunt]()​ [Original Banksy Worth $100K Is Being Sold Alongside 299 Fake Replicas for $500 Each in Art Stunt] What gives a piece of art its value? Is it the originality? Is it the concept? An artist, a curator, and a Banksy enthusiast are seeking answers to these questions with their project, The Missing Balloon. The collective purchased an original Banksy print for around $97,000. They then replicated it 299 times and are selling […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Steve Jobs Signed a Typed Letter Saying He Does Not Give out Autographs, It Later Sold for $400K]()​ [Steve Jobs Signed a Typed Letter Saying He Does Not Give out Autographs, It Later Sold for $400K] Some people are fans of musicians and athletes. But for those who follow technology closely, the people they admire the most are the brilliant minds who have made great advances. Among them, two of the most respected and beloved are Apple's founders, Steve Wozniak and the late Steve Jobs. Much like with any other celebrities, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[25 Best Unique Engagement Rings To Say “I Do” in Style]()​ [25 Best Unique Engagement Rings To Say “I Do” in Style] Getting engaged is a major milestone, and engagement rings can be wearable works of art. Although there’s nothing wrong with a standard princess cut diamond, some of the most beautiful, best unique engagement rings are the ones that veer from traditional styles (and sometimes so do the boxes). If you’re interested in one of the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[AI Reimagines ‘The Simpsons’ as a 1950s Sitcom Shot With a Super Panavision 70 Camera]()​ [AI Reimagines ‘The Simpsons’ as a 1950s Sitcom Shot With a Super Panavision 70 Camera] The show The Simpsons in one of the longest running series on TV, as its first episode aired in 1989. While its early episodes hold a perennial, timeless feel, writers have incorporated modern-day issues in more recent seasons. But what if this wacky animated family dated back to even earlier? YouTube user demonflyingfox wondered about […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Uses Squeegee To Create Invigorating Paintings Filled With Unexpected Color and Movement](​ [Artist Uses Squeegee To Create Invigorating Paintings Filled With Unexpected Color and Movement] @sharece.studios #scrapeart #satisfying #fypart #acrylicpainting #fyp #painting #abstractart ♬ som original – Vênus An artist known simply as Sharece has been captivating fans with her unconventional painting process. Equipped with a canvas, acrylic paint, and a squeegee, the artist lets her imagination soar. Stylistically, Sharece focuses on the ways that form, color, and gesture come […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Spain’s Prado Museum Rediscovers Lost Caravaggio Painting and Will Exhibit Soon](=)​ [Spain’s Prado Museum Rediscovers Lost Caravaggio Painting and Will Exhibit Soon] In 2021, a painting was close to being auctioned in Spain when the sale was halted by the authorities. With a starting price tag of €1,500 ($1,600), the artwork was attributed to José de Ribera, a pupil of Italian painter Caravaggio. The prestigious Prado Museum alerted the authorities once it suspected the painting may actually […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[AI-Generated Photos of Celebs at the Met Gala Fooled Everyone Online Including Katy Perry’s Mom](​ [AI-Generated Photos of Celebs at the Met Gala Fooled Everyone Online Including Katy Perry’s Mom] On the evening of the 2024 Met Gala, everyone's eyes were glued to the internet to see the elaborate fashions that would parade down the red carpet. As images of celebrities flooded the web, people were amazed by what celebrities like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna wore. The only problem is that these Met […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Kindhearted Man Leaves His Cat’s Fur Outside for Birds To Make Their Nests]()​ [Kindhearted Man Leaves His Cat’s Fur Outside for Birds To Make Their Nests] @teddieandcasper We’ve kindly donated our fur so the birdies can make their nests warm & cozy for their babies #birdies #sharingiscaring #furbaby #catsoftiktok #gatosfofos ♬ original sound – Teddie & Casper Cats and birds are pretty much natural enemies, and it's not difficult to figure out why. However, one cat owner in the UK, affectionately […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Emily Dickinson’s Collection of Plants and Flowers Now Viewable Online for Free]()​ [Emily Dickinson’s Collection of Plants and Flowers Now Viewable Online for Free] The now-renowned Emily Dickinson is widely regarded as one of the most important poets of American literature. Famously a recluse in her later years, the overwhelming majority of her poems were never published until after her death. Even then, it wasn't until the 1920s, 40 years after her death, that her unconventional style was embraced […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[LEGO Launches Two New Out-Of-This-World Space-Themed Sets](​ [LEGO Launches Two New Out-Of-This-World Space-Themed Sets] The iconic LEGO company is planning to launch some new space-themed sets later this month. While they will be releasing a little too late for “May the Fourth” (aka Star Wars Day) and neither set has to do with the Star Wars franchise, that doesn't mean that the designs aren't out of this world. 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