My Modern Met - January 5 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Australian Parrot Lands on Redditor’s Bird Book at Exact Moment It’s Open to Its Page](​ [Australian Parrot Lands on Redditor’s Bird Book at Exact Moment It’s Open to Its Page] Some photos are only the result of being in the right place at the right time. A Redditor named 4thedoor recently experienced this in an act of pure kismet. As they were trying to identify an Australian king parrot from an illustrated bird book, the exact creature happened to land on its own page. The […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Teacher Goes Viral For Joining a Dance-Off With Her Students]()​ [Teacher Goes Viral For Joining a Dance-Off With Her Students] Being a teacher isn't easy. Between daily lessons, exams, and keeping students happy, there's a lot of pressure on our educators. Even so, many teachers go above and beyond for their students so it's important to celebrate their efforts. Before closing out 2022, Sumner High School & Academy in Riverview, Florida, had a dance-off between […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Olympic Figure Skater Recreates the Iconic ’Wednesday‘ Dance on Ice]()​ [Olympic Figure Skater Recreates the Iconic ’Wednesday‘ Dance on Ice] The Netflix show Wednesday has been a huge hit on the streaming service and beyond. With every day that passes, it breaks streaming records and earns new fans. According to Variety, the series accumulated 5.3 billion minutes watched in its first complete week of availability.That's why it should come as no surprise that it has inspired […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Two Strangers Met in an Elevator And This Is How They Fell in Love]()​ [Two Strangers Met in an Elevator And This Is How They Fell in Love] In the summer of 2017, Cheryl Hurst arrived at her lavish hotel in Greece for a conference she was attending. After checking in, she headed to the elevator. It was about to close when Hurst slid in, apologizing to the group of people inside. What she didn’t realize was that this elevator ride was about […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Awe-inspiring Hyperrealistic Sculptures Seemingly Bring Historical Figures Back to Life](=)​ [Awe-inspiring Hyperrealistic Sculptures Seemingly Bring Historical Figures Back to Life] Artist Kazu Hiro creates sculptural portraits that look so natural you might think they are real people brought to life. His hyperrealistic artwork includes busts of Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dalí as well as historical figures including Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. From their supple skin to perfectly placed hairs to soulful eyes, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Hides Giant Wooden Troll Sculptures in Western Australia for Everyone To Find]()​ [Artist Hides Giant Wooden Troll Sculptures in Western Australia for Everyone To Find]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Visit Mandurah | Relaxed By Nature 💙 (@visitmandurah) There is magic to be found in the wilderness. You just have to know where to look! Artist Thomas Dambo is doing his part to make the world a bit more enchanting by spreading his incredible […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[LEGO Kit Lets People Make Their Own Version of Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave’](=)​ [LEGO Kit Lets People Make Their Own Version of Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave’] Few artworks are as recognizable as Hokusai's The Great Wave. Created nearly 200 years ago in the early 1800s, this piece is a hallmark of the ukiyo-e art form or Japanese woodblock prints. Now, fans of this recognizable piece can build it from scratch with a new kit by LEGO. Comprising 1,810 pieces, people can […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[‘Sopranos’ Actor Discovered a Famous Baroque Painting Hiding in Plain Sight](​ [‘Sopranos’ Actor Discovered a Famous Baroque Painting Hiding in Plain Sight] Actor Federico Castelluccio, known for his role as Sicilian hitman Furio in The Sopranos, discovered a lost painting hiding in plain sight. The painter and art collector now owns a work by the 17th-century Italian Baroque artist Giovanni Francesco Barbieri—although he wasn’t completely sure when he bought it for about $68,000 at auction. Castelluccio had […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mom Dog Escaping the Cold Delivers Her Puppies in a Nativity Scene Manger]()​ [Mom Dog Escaping the Cold Delivers Her Puppies in a Nativity Scene Manger] In some regions of the world, nativity scenes are as ubiquitous as Christmas trees during the holiday season. For example, in Mexico, it's not hard to spot displays of all sizes both in private homes and public spaces. The government of Palenque, in Southern Mexico, set up a large nativity scene on the main square. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[‘Sherlock Holmes’ and Many Other Works Become Public Domain in 2023](​ [‘Sherlock Holmes’ and Many Other Works Become Public Domain in 2023] Every year, works of art, literature, and music pass into the public domain as their copyright terms expire. Intellectual property law is meant to ensure that creatives can protect their ideas and support themselves on their earnings. However, when these terms of protection expire, public domain designation can inspire new waves of creativity. Suddenly, a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[24 Trailblazing Women in Street Art Are Celebrated in New Book](=)​ [24 Trailblazing Women in Street Art Are Celebrated in New Book] The contribution of women to the world of street art is highlighted in a new book by journalist Alessandra Mattanza. Women Street Artists is a look at 24 women across the globe who are making their mark in public spaces through painted murals, stencils, posters, and much more. With a foreword by Museum of Urban […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Enchanting Photos of Ice Skaters Gliding Alongside Windmills in the Dutch Countryside]()​ [Enchanting Photos of Ice Skaters Gliding Alongside Windmills in the Dutch Countryside] The winter conjures up images of cold-weather activities like ice skating. This time-honored tradition is nostalgic for many, and photographer Albert Dros captured a beautiful series of ice skaters gliding alongside windmills in the Dutch countryside. Set against gentle orange and candy-colored skies, the giant towers dwarf the people on the ice. The effect is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[15 Famous Architects Who Have Shaped the Way We Live, Work, and Play]()​ [15 Famous Architects Who Have Shaped the Way We Live, Work, and Play] “The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own, we have no soul of our own civilization.” These words by Frank Lloyd Wright encapsulate the importance of the built world. Without architecture, we would have nowhere to sleep, eat, work, and play. And thanks to the tireless work of history's most influential architects, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Cat Café in Shanghai is the Pawfect Hangout for Adventurous Felines](=)​ [Cat Café in Shanghai is the Pawfect Hangout for Adventurous Felines] Cats are elegant yet fun, poised yet daring. So, why not provide them with a playground that brings together these characteristics? Tristy of the CATS is a cat café located in Shanghai that reminds us that style and playfulness can beautifully coexist. The creators of this brilliant design are the studio Parallect Design, and it […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Photographer Captures a Heartwarming Moment Between His Grandmother and Her Dog](​ [Photographer Captures a Heartwarming Moment Between His Grandmother and Her Dog] Whether it's dogs, cats, or other animals, people can form deep connections with their pets. Japanese photographer YASUTO highlights this special bond in his latest series of photos. The images feature his elderly grandmother and her beloved Shiba Inu pup enjoying each other's company against spectacular natural backdrops. Not only are the compositions gorgeous to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Singer Has an Amazing Vocal Range That Needs To Be Heard To Be Believed](​ [Singer Has an Amazing Vocal Range That Needs To Be Heard To Be Believed]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Dimash Qudaibergen (@kudaibergenov.dimash) The human voice is an amazing instrument with so many tonal possibilities. While most people have a relatively limited range of notes they can naturally sing, the same cannot be said for Dimash Kudaibergen. The Kazakh singer is known for his […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Stunning Photos of Polar Bears Relaxing in Fields of Flowers During Summer in the Arctic [Interview]]()​ [Stunning Photos of Polar Bears Relaxing in Fields of Flowers During Summer in the Arctic [Interview]] Slovakian-born, Canada-based photographer Martin Gregus has gained acclaim for his documentation of polar bears. After several years of camping expeditions in the Arctic, where he slept within range of the bears, Gregus set out on a new adventure. This time, he was looking to capture the polar bears during the summer in order to see […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Macro Photos Highlight the Diverse Beauty of Butterfly Pupae]()​ [Macro Photos Highlight the Diverse Beauty of Butterfly Pupae] Butterflies have unique life cycles that are full of drastic changes. Although they begin their lives as caterpillars, in time, they undergo a transformation so they can sprout wings and become pollinators. Artist Levon Biss highlights the fascinating beauty of the lesser-seen stage of metamorphosis with his macro photography portraits of butterfly pupae. 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