My Modern Met - June 20 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Exquisite Weavings Depict Wanderlust-Worthy Landscapes on a Loom](​ [Exquisite Weavings Depict Wanderlust-Worthy Landscapes on a Loom] Using an array of yarn and her loom, Chicago-based artist Adrienne Lee, aka Painted Sky Textiles, creates portals to beautiful destinations. Her handwoven textiles depict an array of idyllic locales inspired by natural environments, from tranquil seascapes to lush fields to faraway mountainscapes. Even though these works are two-dimensional illustrations, Lee adds visual depth by […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Ethereal Sleeping Figures Gracefully Emerge From Blocks of Raw Wood](=)​ [Ethereal Sleeping Figures Gracefully Emerge From Blocks of Raw Wood] Ethereal characters emerge from large pieces of wood in the art of Akiko Mimasu. The Japanese artist carves tranquil, slumbering faces atop long chunks of timber, each of which appears to be safely wrapped inside the wooden log. Wearing plush hardware, these sleeping figures look completely at ease, reposing comfortably inside the block of wood. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Scientists Use Camera Traps To Create World’s Largest Photo Database of Amazon Wildlife](=)​ [Scientists Use Camera Traps To Create World’s Largest Photo Database of Amazon Wildlife] We may never know the entirety of the natural world's vast beauty. But thanks to scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) we’re another step closer to figuring out one little corner of the Earth. For conservation research, the organization set up hundreds of camera trap stations all over the Amazon basin in order to capture […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Delicate Kimono Created From Leather Scraps Recreates a Hazy Mountain Landscape](​ [Delicate Kimono Created From Leather Scraps Recreates a Hazy Mountain Landscape] The traditional kimono is an iconic symbol of Japanese style and culture that has been around for centuries. The robe-like garment is usually made from a blend of hemp, linen, and silk. However, contemporary Japanese designer Tomoe Shinohara has turned tradition on its head by fashioning a one-of-a-kind kimono from leather scraps, aptly called the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Photographer Captures Colorful “Moonbows” That Happen in the Moonlight at Waterfalls](​ [Photographer Captures Colorful “Moonbows” That Happen in the Moonlight at Waterfalls] Most of us have heard of rainbows, but have you ever heard of a moonbow? Photographer Brian Hawkins certainly has. In fact, he's been photographing these rainbows created by moonlight since 2011. His main stomping ground is in Yosemite National Park, where the spray given off by waterfalls gets enough moonlight to create this special […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Impossibly Tiny House Plants Bring an Indoor Garden to Your Fingertips](​ [Impossibly Tiny House Plants Bring an Indoor Garden to Your Fingertips] Growing and maintaining a garden can be a lot of work, but artist Raya Sader Bujana creates tiny plants that live forever. Based in Barcelona, she handcrafts a variety of greenery that can fit in your palm. Each one resembles its real-life inspiration on a miniature scale. Bujana formally studied architecture in school but always […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch Austin Butler Effortlessly Do Impressions of Elvis for New Biopic About the Legend](​ [Watch Austin Butler Effortlessly Do Impressions of Elvis for New Biopic About the Legend]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by ELVIS (@elvismovie) Actor Austin Butler is starring as Elvis in the new Baz Luhrmann biopic about the iconic singer. Butler's selection caused a stir, as he reportedly beat out singer Harry Styles and actor Ansel Elgort (who starred in the 2021 West Side Story) […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[First Female Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation Honored on New Quarter]()​ [First Female Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation Honored on New Quarter] It's no secret that women have long been given the short end of the stick with regards to representation on American currency. However, the U.S. Mint is aiming to remedy this deficit. The American Women Quarters Program recently launched quarters featuring the likeness of astronaut Sally Ride and poet and activist Maya Angelou. The third […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Guy Has Been Photoshopping Paddington Bear Into Movies for Over 400 Days and Counting](=)​ [This Guy Has Been Photoshopping Paddington Bear Into Movies for Over 400 Days and Counting] Repost from Day 103. Paddington and Donkey tries to befriend Shrek. pic.twitter.com/2GAvyGgCnB — Jaythechou (@jaythechou) September 21, 2021 You might love Paddington Bear, but chances are it’s not as much as Jaythechou. For 464 days and counting, he has Photoshopped the beloved animated bear into different stills from movies and television shows. And, there’s no […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Adorable Toddler and Cat Stop Everything to Watch Window Washers Every Time](​ [Adorable Toddler and Cat Stop Everything to Watch Window Washers Every Time] Sometimes the most mundane jobs can also be the most entertaining. While some may look away or not even notice the work of window washers, 10-month-old Nagi and his black cat Guinness stop everything they’re doing to watch the men at work just outside their London flat. The pair sit in front of the floor-to-ceiling […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[‘Sound of Music’ Cast Surprises Julie Andrews With “Do-Re-Mi” Singalong](=)​ [‘Sound of Music’ Cast Surprises Julie Andrews With “Do-Re-Mi” Singalong] Last night was practically perfect in every way. ✨🌟✨#AFILife #JulieAndrews pic.twitter.com/IUYQn4hPGm — AFI (@AmericanFilm) June 10, 2022 From Mary Poppins to The Princess Diaries, Dame Julie Andrews has earned a special place in cinema history. The 86-year-old British actress was recently recognized for her accomplished 60-year career by the American Film Institute‘s Life Achievement Award […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Winners of the 2022 BigPicture Natural World Photography Contest Celebrate Biodiversity]()​ [Winners of the 2022 BigPicture Natural World Photography Contest Celebrate Biodiversity] The annual BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition has just released the winners and finalists for 2022. As always, the California Academy of Sciences puts together the event to celebrate Earth's biodiversity. This year's big winner, Karine Aigner, took home the top prize for a rare look at the bizarre mating ritual of cactus bees. Hers […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[People React to First Look of Ryan Gosling as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Film]()​ [People React to First Look of Ryan Gosling as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Film] Although Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie movie is still a year away, there is already plenty of excitement circulating online. Last month, we saw the first look of Margot Robbie made up in the classic Barbie doll style with her blonde hair and baby blue top, driving a cotton candy pink convertible. This month, Warner Bros. released […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​ [Daily Newsletter](): Get our newsletter everyday [Weekly Roundup](): Get the weekly digest every Friday [Unsubscribe]( {EMAIL} from these emails 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354