My Modern Met - February 13 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Largest Ever Exhibition of Vermeer Paintings Is Now on View in Amsterdam](​ [Largest Ever Exhibition of Vermeer Paintings Is Now on View in Amsterdam] Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer only created 37 known works during his lifetime. Now, art history lovers have the opportunity to see 28 of these pieces in the largest exhibition of Vermeer paintings ever. Hosted at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Vermeer features an array of well-known pieces from the artist's oeuvre that prove why he is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Supercomputer Can Predict ICU Patient Dangers To Give Healthcare Workers a Warning](​ [Supercomputer Can Predict ICU Patient Dangers To Give Healthcare Workers a Warning] A patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) can deteriorate quickly. Doctors may have little to no warning before machines ping, panic sets in, and a patient faces irreparable damage or death from a brain bleed. Many times these crises have been impossible to predict. Data researchers have now combined efforts with the Pawsey Supercomputing […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Iceberg the Size of London Breaks off Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf]()​ [Iceberg the Size of London Breaks off Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf] Antarctica is known for adorable penguins and vast sheets of cold icecaps. While this foreboding landscape may look monotonous, it is subject to change just like any place on Earth. Scientists have noted that icecaps on both poles are suffering due to the climate crisis. But some big changes are part of natural cycles; in […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[90-Year-Old Man Travels 10.5 Miles by Bike Every Day to Visit His Wife in Hospice](=)​ [90-Year-Old Man Travels 10.5 Miles by Bike Every Day to Visit His Wife in Hospice] Love knows no bounds, especially when it comes to the person you've shared your life with. Peter Burkhardt, a 90-year-old man from the Netherlands, is the embodiment of this idea. Every day, he travels 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) to see his wife of 63 years who now lives in a hospice in Apeldoorn. While on […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Brendan Fraser Surprises Fans and Gets Warm Reception at a Screening of ‘The Mummy’](=)​ [Brendan Fraser Surprises Fans and Gets Warm Reception at a Screening of ‘The Mummy’]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por The Prince Charles Cinema (@princecharlescinema) Actor Brendan Fraser is going through a career renaissance, or as his fans call it, a Brenaissance. After a long hiatus, his casting as the main character of the film The Whale propelled him back to the silver screen. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Sacramento Zoo Welcomes a Healthy and Adorable Baby Giraffe to Its Family](​ [Sacramento Zoo Welcomes a Healthy and Adorable Baby Giraffe to Its Family]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by SacramentoZoo (@sacramentozoo) The Sacramento Zoo has just welcomed its newest member and possibly its cutest one. On January 22, 2023, Shani the giraffe gave birth to a healthy female calf—much to the delight of the zookeepers as well as animal lovers on social media. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Explore the Creative Possibilities of Alcohol Ink in This How-to Guide for Beginners](​ [Explore the Creative Possibilities of Alcohol Ink in This How-to Guide for Beginners] Alcohol inks have become an increasingly popular medium for artists and makers to express themselves. Made from dye and alcohol, they are highly fluid and brightly colored. They also dry quickly as the alcohol evaporates. By using them, it's possible to achieve layers of colors similar to when watercolor paint is used. What really makes […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch a Musician Cover Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ on the World’s Largest Pipe Organ](=)​ [Watch a Musician Cover Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ on the World’s Largest Pipe Organ] Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody is one of the most popular songs in music history. It's so beloved that people have covered it thousands of times. We've heard it performed by 28 trombonists, a little kid at home, and sung by a crowd of 65,000 concertgoers. The complexity of the melody allows each new version to offer […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Snow Leopard Surveying Its Territory Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice]()​ [Snow Leopard Surveying Its Territory Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice] A rare image of a snow leopard taking in its territory has claimed the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award. German photographer Sascha Fonseca won the prize after a record number of votes, beating out 24 other shortlisted images. Nearly 60,500 votes went to Fonseca for his photograph taken with a camera trap […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Portraits of Indigenous People From All Around the World](​ [Portraits of Indigenous People From All Around the World] For over 50 years, Survival International has been working to protect the rights of Indigenous people around the globe. Not only do they help tribes lobby for their land rights, but they also confront the atrocities that these tribes are facing—from genocide to racism. In order to stay impartial, the charity does not accept government […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Cosplayer Hits the Gym To Become Strong Like the Mortal Kombat Character She Portrays](​ [Cosplayer Hits the Gym To Become Strong Like the Mortal Kombat Character She Portrays] Cosplay is an art. People go to great lengths to look like their favorite characters, and when done well, the results are amazing. (But even when they're “bad,” they can be so good.) One cosplayer named Rena recently recreated the Mortal Kombat character Kitana, donning the fighter's bright blue outfit that includes matching arm cuffs and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Learn How to Upcycle Your Jars and Vases With DIY Glass Painting]()​ [Learn How to Upcycle Your Jars and Vases With DIY Glass Painting] Is your glassware looking a little stale? Don’t replace it; breathe new life into it with glass painting! It's a fun and easy DIY project in which you add original artwork to a drinking glass, mason jar, vase, window pane, and more. When you’re done, you’ll have a piece that is totally unique. Like other […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[LEGO Unveils Rivendell, the Largest ‘Lord of the Rings’ Set With 6,167 Pieces](​ [LEGO Unveils Rivendell, the Largest ‘Lord of the Rings’ Set With 6,167 Pieces] Fans of Lord of the Rings will now be able to recreate one of the most recognizable settings from the book and movie franchise. Toy company LEGO recently announced its newest addition to the LEGO Icons series—a 6,167-piece set of Rivendell, the fictional Elven town in Middle-Earth—based on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantastical series. Featuring a whole cast […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Learn How to Draw a Realistic Saguaro Cactus in 14 Steps]()​ [Learn How to Draw a Realistic Saguaro Cactus in 14 Steps] From pine trees in the mountains to palm trees by the beach, the types of plant life we see can change drastically with a different environment. So, when it comes to drawing, that means learning how to draw different types of trees and other flora is a must. For instance, no desert scene is complete […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Little Girl Protects Her Brother While Waiting to Be Rescued from Earthquake](=)​ [Little Girl Protects Her Brother While Waiting to Be Rescued from Earthquake] As the death toll of the powerful earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6 continues to rise, people are taking comfort in positive stories that are coming from the region. One such story includes the tale of two young siblings trapped under rubble for 36 hours before they were rescued. Seven-year-old Mariam and […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[This Mind-Bending “Invisible Man” Costume Is the Clever Creation of a Mom on a $15-Budget]()​ [This Mind-Bending “Invisible Man” Costume Is the Clever Creation of a Mom on a $15-Budget] Illusions can be tricky to pull off. Optical illusions on a moving body are even more challenging and a true feat when done right. Kim Gardiner achieved this accomplishment during Halloween 2022 when she crafted a costume for her son Cole. His ensemble was a mind-bending “invisible man” that makes it look like there was […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Mind-Bending Geometric Art Creates Flowing Forms From Folded Paper and Plywood Pieces](=)​ [Mind-Bending Geometric Art Creates Flowing Forms From Folded Paper and Plywood Pieces] Artist and architect Anna Kruhelska creates mind-bending art using geometry. Her repeating designs feature three-dimensional pyramids and circular shapes that produce undulating forms and tactile tessellations. Crafted from either folded paper or specially cut plywood, each piece highlights how math and art go hand in hand. Together, the two forces help create flowing shapes brought […] [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