My Modern Met - November 27 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Online Comic Encyclopedia Features the Work of Over 14,000 Comic Artists](​ [Online Comic Encyclopedia Features the Work of Over 14,000 Comic Artists] Situated near Nieuwmarkt station in Amsterdam is a hidden gem for comic fans. Founded in 1968, Lambiek is the oldest comic shop in the world. And while it is well worth taking a trip to the Netherlands to see the brick-and-mortar location, the store offers another valuable resource for anyone interested in comic art: Comiclopedia. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Musician Duets Herself by Covering the Eerie ‘Danse Macabre’ With an Organ and Flute](​ [Musician Duets Herself by Covering the Eerie ‘Danse Macabre’ With an Organ and Flute] We were recently marveled by Lizzo's performance on James Madison's 200-year-old crystal flute, which reminded us of the creative possibilities of this often-overlooked musical instrument. Now, a unique arrangement of the spooky song “Danse Macabre” featuring a flute and an organ is making the rounds online as we greet farewell to the Halloween season. “Danse […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[AI-Generated Art Reimagines the Iconic Japanese Kimono in Surprising Ways](=)​ [AI-Generated Art Reimagines the Iconic Japanese Kimono in Surprising Ways] The kimono is an icon of traditional Japanese style and culture. Lately, however, an increasing number of creatives have been reimagining the well-known silhouette and distinctive patterns into new forms. Carolina Kawakubo is one such individual who shares AI-generated art on her Instagram account. Resembling realistic oil paintings, these images merge kimonos with fashion trends […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Fascinating Illustrations Show Size Difference Between Prehistoric Animals and Modern Descendants](=)​ [Fascinating Illustrations Show Size Difference Between Prehistoric Animals and Modern Descendants] Growing up next to a zoo, Roman Uchytel always had a passion for animals. Eventually, after graduating from art school, he married his professional training with his personal passion to create Prehistoric Fauna. Together with his wife Alexandra, Uchytel runs this incredible website where he shows off recreations of prehistoric animals next to their modern […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Researchers Develop a Way to Transmit an Entire Internet’s Worth of Data in a Second](=)​ [Researchers Develop a Way to Transmit an Entire Internet’s Worth of Data in a Second] The modern internet is—at its core—a complex network of cables and routers known as the internet backbone. This system is responsible for transmitting incredible amounts of data across the world every second of every day. In July 2021, Japanese researchers achieved a whopping 319 terabytes per second (Tb/s) across a fiber optic cable. As recently […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Kinetic Diamond-Shaped ‘Glasshouse’ Unfurls Like a Blooming Flower]()​ [Kinetic Diamond-Shaped ‘Glasshouse’ Unfurls Like a Blooming Flower] Mixing function and form, Heatherwick Studio has created a stunning kinetic structure at the UK's Woolbeding Gardens. Nestled in a historic Sussex estate, Glasshouse is a glass and aluminum structure that unfurls into a crown. This beautiful marriage of art, architecture, and engineering was inspired by Victorian terrariums and is a focal point of the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Breathtaking Vistas Come Alive in Vivid Thread-Painted Embroidery Art]()​ [Breathtaking Vistas Come Alive in Vivid Thread-Painted Embroidery Art] From palm tree-dotted beaches to peaceful green meadows, Cassandra Dias journeys to beautiful destinations through her embroidery practice. Since 2020, the California-based artist has channeled her love for traveling and natural vistas—fueled by the coronavirus pandemic—into immersive hand-stitched creations. At a distance, it is hard to tell that these artworks are made with a needle […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Whimsical Wood Chandeliers Resemble Giant Pencil Shavings](=)​ [Whimsical Wood Chandeliers Resemble Giant Pencil Shavings] We don't usually think of pencil shavings as final works of art. But one artist has elevated the humble wooden remnants into creative light fixtures that curl from your ceiling. Based in Japan, Nanako Kume has created a line of chandeliers that resemble giant pencil shavings. Each piece is executed with precise and minimalist craftsmanship. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Best of 2022: 50 of the Most Creative Products Everyone Wanted This Year](​ [Best of 2022: 50 of the Most Creative Products Everyone Wanted This Year] As 2022 comes to an end, it’s always fun to look back on where the year has taken us. One way to get a sense of the prevailing trends is to see what products everyone wanted over the past 365 days. From artsy McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to Target-brand birds that are TikTok sensations, there’s […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Here’s What the Monumental Rosetta Stone Says](​ [Here’s What the Monumental Rosetta Stone Says] The Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous ancient Egyptian artifacts. The 1,680-pound granodiorite stone was first discovered in 1799 by a French soldier on Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. The military mission—which also served as a convenient mechanism for colonial pillaging—brought the giant slab to Europe. By 1802, the stone fell into the hands of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Green Architecture Concept Helps Combat Carbon Emissions in Densely Packed Seoul](=)​ [Green Architecture Concept Helps Combat Carbon Emissions in Densely Packed Seoul] In the densely packed city of Seoul, South Korea, it can be difficult to find space and greenery is often in short supply. This is why Kim Min Jae Architects has come up with an ingenious concept to counteract the carbon emissions that have built up during the rapid industrialization of the city. Seoul Loop […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Watch 200 Bassists Perform an Incredible Cover of “Under Pressure” All at the Same Time](​ [Watch 200 Bassists Perform an Incredible Cover of “Under Pressure” All at the Same Time] Queen and David Bowie's iconic song “Under Pressure” has one of the most recognizable bass lines in music. It's so accentuated that it becomes inseparable from the song's ethos. The memorable sound has landed on “best bass lines ever” lists, including this 62-song-long playlist from NPR. This makes it no surprise that it's been repeated […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Aretha Franklin Once Saved the Day by Stepping up To Sing Opera](​ [Aretha Franklin Once Saved the Day by Stepping up To Sing Opera] As the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin was known for her powerful and moving voice that earned her a place among the best singers of all time. Although her greatest hits include songs such as “Respect,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” she once saved the day […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Enigmatic Faces Emerge From Vibrantly Colored Wooden “Pixels”](=)​ [Enigmatic Faces Emerge From Vibrantly Colored Wooden “Pixels”] Texas-based artist Gil Bruvel captures feelings of tranquility in his ongoing series of sculptures. Using colorful blocks of wood, he constructs large-scale portraits of calm expressions. As a result of this innovative technique, these faces possess a mesmerizing textural quality to them that mimics a pixelated aesthetic. Originally from Australia and the South of France, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Photorealistic Butterfly Mural is a Tribute to Artist’s Childhood Love of Nature](​ [Photorealistic Butterfly Mural is a Tribute to Artist’s Childhood Love of Nature] French street artist Mantra brings his mother's garden to Versailles with a mural titled Where Amazement Blooms. Mantra is known for his paintings of the natural world, and for this mural, he was inspired by the plants, flowers, and insects he saw growing up. Based on photos taken in his mother's garden, the realistic mural shows butterflies […] [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