My Modern Met - December 1 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Why You Never See Wednesday Addams Blinking in the “Wednesday” Netflix Show]()​ [Why You Never See Wednesday Addams Blinking in the “Wednesday” Netflix Show]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Jenna Ortega (@jennaortega) The Netflix show Wednesday is getting a lot of buzz, particularly about its lead actor, Jenna Ortega. She plays the titular role of Wednesday Addams and has totally transformed herself into the iconic, stone-faced character. One feature that fans have picked […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[How Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Made a Disembodied Hand Through Practical Effects](=)​ [How Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Made a Disembodied Hand Through Practical Effects]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Wednesday Netflix (@wednesdaynetflix) The highly anticipated, Tim Burton-produced comedy-horror series Wednesday was recently released on Netflix and the reviews are in: audiences are loving it. One of the main praises for the show is Jenna Ortega, who shines as much as she haunts portraying […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Stowaway Cat Rescued by TSA Spends Thanksgiving Safely at Home]()​ [Stowaway Cat Rescued by TSA Spends Thanksgiving Safely at Home] Cats are sneaky by nature. It's not unusual for owners to get mini heart attacks every time their pet hides too well or is gone for longer than expected. However, a nightmare scenario for anyone with a furtive kitty unfolded over Thanksgiving at one of the busiest airports in the country. While images of cats […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Winston the French Bulldog Wins the 2022 National Dog Show]()​ [Winston the French Bulldog Wins the 2022 National Dog Show]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by NBC Entertainment (@nbc) Delicious feasts and families getting together weren't the only celebrations happening on Thanksgiving. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia also hosted the 2022 National Dog Show, showcasing some of the best pups around. This year's competition crowned a 3-year-old French bulldog named […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Funny Felines Pose for Portraits That Are Full of Playful Purrsonality](​ [Funny Felines Pose for Portraits That Are Full of Playful Purrsonality] Cats are often seen as aloof, but if you spend any length of time with them you’ll know they are full of purrsonality. Self-proclaimed catographer Nils Jacobi offers a multifaceted look at felines through his growing portfolio of over 10,000 cat pictures. The images run the gamut from distinguished to silly and show all sides […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[25 Lapel Pins That Will Infuse an Ordinary Wardrobe With a Pierce of Creative Flair](=)​ [25 Lapel Pins That Will Infuse an Ordinary Wardrobe With a Pierce of Creative Flair] Looking to upgrade your wardrobe without breaking the bank? Accessories are an easy and affordable way to do it. Lapel pins, as the name suggests, attach to the flap of a jacket or shirt and infuse a touch of creative personality into an ordinary garment. They add flair and can make a statement with illustrative […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Message in a Bottle From 1887 Discovered Under Floorboards in Scotland](=)​ [Message in a Bottle From 1887 Discovered Under Floorboards in Scotland] Old houses hold many secrets which only emerge with chance and time. A Scottish plumber named Peter Allan was working on the heating pipes of just such a house when he encountered something strange: an antique bottle secreted beneath the floorboards. Opened by Eilidh Stimpson—the resident of the house—and her two children, the bottle was […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[LEGO Introduces Minifigures With Diverse Set of Skin Tones, Including Vitiligo](​ [LEGO Introduces Minifigures With Diverse Set of Skin Tones, Including Vitiligo] LEGO released an exciting new set with 2,339 pieces called Table Football. The LEGO Ideas creation is a playable table football game (also known as table soccer or foosball), complete with color-coordinating sliding knobs, a cheering section, and customizable minifigures. The incredible 44 hairstyles and 43 heads that are included in the set has LEGO […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Flossie the Feline Named the Oldest Living Cat by Guinness World Records]()​ [Flossie the Feline Named the Oldest Living Cat by Guinness World Records] All cats have something that makes them endearing and special, but one particular kitty from the UK has been around to stay special the longest. Meet Flossie, the feline that just broke a record and earned the title of the oldest cat in the world. This black and brown kitty was named the oldest living […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Uses His Own Blood to Create Frozen Self Portrait Sculptures of His Head](=)​ [Artist Uses His Own Blood to Create Frozen Self Portrait Sculptures of His Head] Like many artists, Marc Quinn explores the notion of self through portraiture. But his self-portraiture offers an unexpected—and squeamish—twist to the genre. In his 1991 sculpture titled Self, he began to use his body as raw material for the piece. He made a cast of his own head and filled it with 10 pints of […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Woodworker Spends 100 Hours Carving a Crocodile Emerging from Wood Bar Top](​ [Woodworker Spends 100 Hours Carving a Crocodile Emerging from Wood Bar Top] Working from his studio in northwestern Pennsylvania, Scott Dow is a skilled chainsaw artist who is always pushing his creativity to the limits. One of his most impressive projects to date is a unique bar top made from locally sourced catalpa. A carved crocodile rises from the center of the table, its body and head […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Transforms Her Watercolor Paintings Into Moving Works of Art]()​ [Artist Transforms Her Watercolor Paintings Into Moving Works of Art] From gleaming skyscrapers to rows of townhouses, each city has its own unique identity and painter Maja Wrońska captures them in all their glory. After training as an architect, the Polish artist captured some of the historic cities of Europe in vibrant watercolor paintings. Recently, she's been exploring a whole new way of bringing the energy […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[35 Perfect Last-Minute 2022 Christmas Gifts for Mom](​ [35 Perfect Last-Minute 2022 Christmas Gifts for Mom] We've all been there, scrambling to pick out the perfect gift for everyone on our list as the days tick down to Christmas. Sometimes, it just happens that the ones closest to us are those we leave for last, including mom. And last minute Christmas gifts can leave us scrambling. But just because your mother […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Jason Momoa Makes Traditional Hawaiian Malo His New Favorite Piece of Clothing](=)​ [Jason Momoa Makes Traditional Hawaiian Malo His New Favorite Piece of Clothing] Ever since actor Jason Momoa broke into the spotlight, he has wowed the world with his good looks and wide frame, from roles such as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe to Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones to the charismatic Duncan Idaho in the 2021 film adaptation of Dune. Offscreen, Momoa has always spoken proudly […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Doc Martens and The Met Team Up to Pay Homage to Japanese Master Hokusai](=)​ [Doc Martens and The Met Team Up to Pay Homage to Japanese Master Hokusai] Dr. Martens is known for its iconic footwear and, in the past, the company has married its designs with classic art by collaborating with Tate Britain. Now, Dr. Martens has a new artistic collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and together they're bringing the art of Japanese master Katsushika Hokusai to the masses. On […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Soaring Qatar Skyscraper Is a Memorial to the Lost Lives of Migrant Workers]()​ [Soaring Qatar Skyscraper Is a Memorial to the Lost Lives of Migrant Workers] The road to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has not been smooth. In fact, since FIFA awarded the country to right to host the tournament in 2010, controversy has surrounded the decision. In particular, the country's history with human rights issues—especially related to migrant workers—came to a head in the construction necessary for […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Stylish Table Elegantly Mimics the Depths of the Ocean]()​ [Stylish Table Elegantly Mimics the Depths of the Ocean] The Abyss Horizon Table by designer Christopher Duffy of Duffy London first made waves back in 2016, when the original design captured our imagination with its ingenious use of wood and turquoise-colored glass to evoke the depths of the ocean. Its beauty even caught the eye of Musée des Arts Décoratifs at The Louvre in Paris, which acquired […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Save Big on Cyber Monday: Take 25% Off All Online Art Classes on My Modern Met Academy](=)​ [Save Big on Cyber Monday: Take 25% Off All Online Art Classes on My Modern Met Academy] The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching. That’s right—the holidays are less than a month away! If you are feeling the tug to get your shopping done, now is the perfect time. Our e-learning platform My Modern Met Academy is having a special sale to celebrate Cyber Monday. From now until December […] [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