My Modern Met - April 12 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Watch John Lennon’s Son Sing ‘Imagine’ For First Time Ever in Support for Ukraine]()​ [Watch John Lennon’s Son Sing ‘Imagine’ For First Time Ever in Support for Ukraine] Julian Lennon, the son of the late John Lennon, once vowed to never perform his father’s iconic song “Imagine,” but the war in Ukraine caused him to reconsider. A singer himself, the younger Lennon sang an impassioned cover of the anti-war anthem as part of Global Citizen’s social media rally, Stand Up For Ukraine. The […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[40 Years of Jamel Shabazz’s Iconic New York Street Photography at the Bronx Museum]()​ [40 Years of Jamel Shabazz’s Iconic New York Street Photography at the Bronx Museum] The street photography of Jamel Shabazz crystalized an important era of New York City and its boroughs. Throughout the 1980s, Shabazz moved through the city and used his camera to open up new avenues of communication. With a glance and a smile, he was able to engage people as he took their photos and, at […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[LEGO Releases Nostalgic ‘Back to the Future’ Set of All Three DeLoreans](​ [LEGO Releases Nostalgic ‘Back to the Future’ Set of All Three DeLoreans] The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is one of the most instantly recognizable cars of all time due in large part to the much-beloved Back to the Future films. And now, thanks to a collaboration between LEGO and Universal, you can build your own mini vehicle. LEGO's new Back to the Future Time Machine set, released on April 1, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Creative Artist Uses Her Hand as the Canvas for Paintings With Tiny Figures](=)​ [Creative Artist Uses Her Hand as the Canvas for Paintings With Tiny Figures] Italy-based artist Golsa Golchini is known for painting tiny masterpieces on unusual canvases. Her latest series involves transforming her own hand into a work of art. Each iteration of this idea features realistic renditions of miniature figures, animals, objects, and environments covering her fingers, palm, and wrist. Golchini uses the unconventionality of her canvas to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Iconic Photo of Artist Frida Kahlo Is Recreated Entirely From Colorful Pebbles](=)​ [Iconic Photo of Artist Frida Kahlo Is Recreated Entirely From Colorful Pebbles] In the hands of Justin Bateman, colorful rocks can be arranged into just about anything. The British artist specializes in arranging pebbles to create temporary works of art based on art history and real life. One of his latest installations brings to life an iconic portrait of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo using hundreds of similarly-sized […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Bruce Willis Is Retiring: Paying Tribute to the Actor’s Long Creative Career](​ [Bruce Willis Is Retiring: Paying Tribute to the Actor’s Long Creative Career] Bruce Willis is a person who likely needs no introduction. After all, the 67-year-old actor has had a career that has spanned generations. He got his start in off-Broadway productions in the late 70s and rose to fame via the television show Moonlighting in 1985. Since that time he’s been part of over 100 films, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Backyard Gardener Grows Record-Breaking 1,269 Tomatoes on One Vine]()​ [Backyard Gardener Grows Record-Breaking 1,269 Tomatoes on One Vine] Douglas Smith isn't your typical backyard gardener. This IT manager and father does a lot more than water and fertilize his vegetable garden. He's actually transformed his garden into a sort of agricultural experiment/contest where he pushes himself to see what he can grow. Now, his efforts have paid off as Guinness World Records confirmed […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Heroic Ukrainian Veterinarian Offers Life-Saving Care to the Animals Left Behind](=)​ [Heroic Ukrainian Veterinarian Offers Life-Saving Care to the Animals Left Behind] Since the start of the Ukraine crisis, a large portion of the country's population has fled to safety. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, almost a quarter of Ukraine's population has fled their homes in search of a safe haven—this includes people escaping to other parts of the country and also those […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Illusionistic Sculptures Explore the Relationship Between Humans and Nature]()​ [Illusionistic Sculptures Explore the Relationship Between Humans and Nature] There’s more to the work of Christopher David White than meets the eye. At first glance, it appears that his surreal sculptures are meticulously carved from wood. But, look again. The pieces are not made of wood; they are handcrafted from clay. By mimicking the texture and grain of the wood (even its knots), White […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Boldly Colored Paintings of People in Traditional Bulgarian Clothing Explore the Idea of Rebirth]()​ [Boldly Colored Paintings of People in Traditional Bulgarian Clothing Explore the Idea of Rebirth] Clothing holds the key to the deep meanings in Simona Ruscheva‘s vivid paintings. Inspired by the traditional outfits of her Bulgarian heritage, the London-based artist renders enigmatic young figures in glittering metallic jewelry, ornate headdresses, and layers of oversized fabrics, and sets each one against a mysterious ruddy setting to explore the idea of life, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[35 of the Best ‘Bookface’ Challenge Photos You’ll Ever See](​ [35 of the Best ‘Bookface’ Challenge Photos You’ll Ever See] Though it’s generally accepted that you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, it’s hard to deny that some good book cover art can really make a difference. An eye-catching book jacket can make or break whether a reader snatches a volume off the shelf or passes it by as it sits collecting […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[You Can Now Explore All of ‘The Book of Kells’ for Free Online]()​ [You Can Now Explore All of ‘The Book of Kells’ for Free Online] When people think of Ireland, the rolling green hills, Guinness beer, and twisted Celtic knots might be what comes to mind. The small island nation has a storied history of resistance to oppression and perseverance through famine, but the most iconic piece of Irish history dates to the early medieval period. The Book of Kells—held […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Hazy Figures Express the Anguish of Isolation in Hyperrealistic Paintings](​ [Hazy Figures Express the Anguish of Isolation in Hyperrealistic Paintings] New York-based artist Alyssa Monks forces us to confront deep feelings of anguish in her newest series titled It's All Under Control. Inspired by the isolation brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic, these realistic canvases coerce viewers into watching the emotional narratives of solitary figures, slightly abstracted by the wet glass of their shower stalls. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Miniature Masterpieces Are Completely Painted and Displayed Inside of Mint Tins](=)​ [Miniature Masterpieces Are Completely Painted and Displayed Inside of Mint Tins] Open one of Remington Robinson‘s Altoids tins and you'll discover a museum meant for a miniature masterpiece. For several years now, the Colorado-based artist has been making tiny paintings of outdoor and indoor settings en plein air and using empty mint tins to both store and display them. Each of the micro wooden panels is […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​ [Update my email preferences]( Want to share this email with a friend? [Here's a signup link.]( [Unsubscribe from all emails]( 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354