My Modern Met - May 2 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Beloved Golden Retriever Spencer Named Official Dog of the Boston Marathon](​ [Beloved Golden Retriever Spencer Named Official Dog of the Boston Marathon] After two years, the Boston Marathon was finally back to normal. With a cancellation in 2020 and a limited capacity in 2021, the world was excited to see this historic race back to its regular schedule. And perhaps no one was more excited than Spencer, the beloved Golden Retriever who has been lending support to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Ukrainian Paper Artist Shares What It’s Like Making Art in the Midst of the Russian Invasion](​ [Ukrainian Paper Artist Shares What It’s Like Making Art in the Midst of the Russian Invasion] Paper artist Eugenia Zoloto has her livelihood tied to making art. But when Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kyiv-based artist was forced to pause her cut-paper creations due to the threats leveled by war. As many creatives know, however, art is a vital part of survival in this world, and Zoloto is creating again. Zoloto recalls […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Surfboard-Shaped Resin and Wood Tables Are Made to Glow-in-the-Dark](​ [Surfboard-Shaped Resin and Wood Tables Are Made to Glow-in-the-Dark] Wood and “water” converge in the striking custom-made tables by ThunderWood Studio. The Ukraine-based designer creates the spectacular effect of cerulean ocean waves washing up on shore with epoxy resin and enhances their visual appeal by shaping the furniture into surfboards. Oleksiy, who is the creative force behind ThunderWood Studio, had no artistic background prior […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Melancholic Photo Series Uses the Color Blue To Capture Experiences With Depression](​ [Melancholic Photo Series Uses the Color Blue To Capture Experiences With Depression] To say one is “feeling blue” is a common way of expressing sadness. Fine art photographer Heather Evans Smith leans into this colloquial phrase in her photo series titled Blue to convey her experiences with depression as a woman in her 40s. The project also shows how this mental illness is pervasive at any age. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Striking Photos Look Like Curious Snapshots of Surreal Dreamscapes](=)​ [Striking Photos Look Like Curious Snapshots of Surreal Dreamscapes] Suspended somewhere between reality and a dream, Oleg Oprisco‘s photographs are instantly mesmerizing. The Ukrainian artist uses enigmatic figures, scenic destinations, and a variety of eye-catching props to curate surreal settings that envelop viewers with a sense of wonder. His goal is to create images that capture the ambiguous, mutable visuals often evoked while reading […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Poignant Oil Paintings Reflect on the Way the Pandemic Has Impacted Life as We Know It](=)​ [Poignant Oil Paintings Reflect on the Way the Pandemic Has Impacted Life as We Know It] Over the past two years, life has changed for everyone in the world. Taiwanese artist Will Yu 尤瑋毅 reflects on the pandemic's impact in his poignant painting WE (2021). It depicts a young girl with braided hair putting on and removing her mask, highlighting some of the changes we have had to make to cope […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Explore the Grandeur of Hadrian’s Villa, a Lavish Palace Fit for a Roman Emperor]()​ [Explore the Grandeur of Hadrian’s Villa, a Lavish Palace Fit for a Roman Emperor] Lasting over 1,000 years, the Roman Empire left an enduring legacy on history. Their incredible innovations in engineering, architecture, and city planning survived centuries—the ruins of which can be seen across European cities. About 20 miles outside of Rome is one of the most lavish examples of Roman design: Hadrian's Villa. Constructed for Emperor Hadrian […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Researchers Developed a Solar Panel That Continues To Gather Energy Once the Sun Sets]()​ [Researchers Developed a Solar Panel That Continues To Gather Energy Once the Sun Sets] Solar panels are an increasingly popular form of renewable energy. Whether used off-grid, on mini-grids, or as part of large energy systems, these panels are becoming more accessible and affordable. They transform the sun's radiation into usable energy, which is often stored in batteries for use once the sun goes down. A research team at […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[​​Atmospheric Forest Paintings Look Like There’s a Glitch in Their Pixels]()​ [​​Atmospheric Forest Paintings Look Like There’s a Glitch in Their Pixels] Polish artist Luiza Niechoda simplifies landscapes with her pixelated style. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest and Romantic artists like Friedrich and J.M.W. Turner, she creates striking renditions of verdant forests and misty mountainous backgrounds. Instead of focusing on the details, however, she prefers to use abstraction to home in on specific feelings. Originally from a […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Majestic Photos of 8 Remaining Species of Bears Are Featured in Conservation Photo Book](=)​ [Majestic Photos of 8 Remaining Species of Bears Are Featured in Conservation Photo Book] Bears are often overlooked among the dwindling animal species of our planet. It’s often believed that woods are chock-full of grizzlies and black bears hunting salmon and berries. However, on a global scale, the future of bears—carnivorous mammals in the Ursidae family—is less certain. An elegant coffee table book featuring the work of renowned wildlife […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Captures “Otherworldly” Wreckage on Mars]()​ [NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Captures “Otherworldly” Wreckage on Mars] One year after its history-making first flight, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is once again proving its value. During its 26th flight, Ingenuity surveyed the wreckage of the Perseverance rover's backshell and parachute. These essential pieces of the rover's landing equipment were photographed in rich detail, giving scientists a better look at how the equipment performed. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[13-Year-Old Boy Is a Real-Life “Young Sheldon” Who Will Soon Start His Ph.D. in Physics](=)​ [13-Year-Old Boy Is a Real-Life “Young Sheldon” Who Will Soon Start His Ph.D. in Physics] By all appearances, Elliott Tanner is just like any other 13-year-old kid. He likes playing Minecraft, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. But Elliott's life is a bit different, as he's about to graduate from the University of Minnesota. Soon, he'll have a bachelor's degree in physics, with a minor in math. And, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Brilliant Beauty of Mosque Ceilings Around the World in One Twitter Thread](​ [Brilliant Beauty of Mosque Ceilings Around the World in One Twitter Thread] During the last 10 nights of Ramadan, many Muslims spend more time in Mosques in contemplation & prayer. Mosque ceilings are designed to reflect the magnificence of the universe. For Ramadan, here are spectacular details of 24 Mosque ceilings from around the world… A thread… pic.twitter.com/tEcWU6HomZ — Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) April 21, 2022 If […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Family of Five Bears Is Discovered Hibernating Under California Home](​ [Family of Five Bears Is Discovered Hibernating Under California Home] Every year, bears go into hibernation during the cold, winter months, only emerging when spring rolls around. And while most bears make their den somewhere outdoors, others find a home closer to where humans live. Recently in Lake Tahoe, California, a family of bears was discovered hibernating underneath a resident's house. A mother black bear […] [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