My Modern Met - April 7 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[This French Bulldog Is So Good at Skateboarding He’s Being Called “Tony Dawg”](​ [This French Bulldog Is So Good at Skateboarding He’s Being Called “Tony Dawg”] Skateboarding French Bulldog by u/tommos in interestingasfuck Some people excel at training their dogs to do tricks like rolling over, standing up, or giving a paw; but what about training them to do skateboard tricks? Cabbage (aka Bai Cai) is a white French Bulldog who has mesmerized the Internet by skating like an absolute pro. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Missing Toddler Found With Dog Who Never Left His Side While He Was Lost in the Woods](=)​ [Missing Toddler Found With Dog Who Never Left His Side While He Was Lost in the Woods] One family in New Jersey lived every parent's worst nightmare, but luckily there was a happy ending. Four-year-old Parker and his father Jason were making cupcakes when his dad stepped out to use the bathroom. After being gone for a few minutes, Jason returned to the kitchen, but Parker was nowhere to be found. That's […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Family Discovers Their TV Room Painting Is a Renaissance Masterpiece Worth $845K]()​ [Family Discovers Their TV Room Painting Is a Renaissance Masterpiece Worth $845K]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Drouot (@drouot_paris) What hangs on the wall in your living room or TV room? Maybe a poster or a framed family photo. One family in northern France long had a painting hanging in their TV room, a painting they believed was a copy of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Travel Photographer Takes 24 Trips to Capture the “Soul of Cuba” [Interview]](=)​ [Travel Photographer Takes 24 Trips to Capture the “Soul of Cuba” [Interview]] American documentary photographer Michael Chinnici is in love with Cuba. He began visiting the country once travel restrictions eased and he hasn't looked back since. Vanishing Cuba is his look at the “soul of Cuba” through evocative photographs of the country's people and places. This large-format coffee table book features over 300 images from his first […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Immersive Tim Burton Exhibition Is a “Labyrinth” Into His Creative Genius]()​ [Immersive Tim Burton Exhibition Is a “Labyrinth” Into His Creative Genius] Filmmaker and artist Tim Burton is known for his whimsical films that incorporate humor and macabre. He's directed hit movies since the 1980s, making his work beloved by people across generations and the globe. Now, an exhibition is paying homage to this visionary. Called Tim Burton’s Labyrinth, it’s an immersive experience that brings viewers into […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[20 Beautiful Flower Rings to Elevate Your Style](​ [20 Beautiful Flower Rings to Elevate Your Style] If you love flowers and are looking for a creative way to incorporate them into your style, why not try a unique piece of jewelry? Floral rings are a great way to enhance your look and show off your love of nature. Whether it's crafted from real flowers or just shaped like one, there are […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[’Barbie‘ Movie Releases Posters for Every Character of Its Star-Studded Cast](=)​ [’Barbie‘ Movie Releases Posters for Every Character of Its Star-Studded Cast] Summer is on the horizon. In addition to sunny weather and pool parties, there's another event to look forward to: Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie. After years in the making, this colorful film will be hitting movie theaters and dazzling audiences with the vibrant world inspired by the classic Barbie doll. While many may already know […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[‘World Happiness Report‘ Announces the Happiest Countries in the World](​ [‘World Happiness Report‘ Announces the Happiest Countries in the World] What makes the people of a certain country happier than others? Is it the weather? The quality of life? The World Happiness Report has dedicated itself to answering these questions. To find the world's happiest countries, the organization measures income, health, freedom, generosity, and the absence of corruption. After putting all the numbers together, one […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mr. Doodle Exhibits Framed Art and Covers All the Walls in His Signature Doodles for Art Basel](=)​ [Mr. Doodle Exhibits Framed Art and Covers All the Walls in His Signature Doodles for Art Basel] The last time we checked in on British artist Mr. Doodle, he'd spent two years transforming his home into a work of art. Now he's taken his signature doodles to a more traditional setting by creating a new series for Art Basel Hong Kong. While there are traditional canvases, he couldn't help but doodle the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[South Korea Announces Construction of Enormous Futuristic Spokeless Ferris Wheel](=)​ [South Korea Announces Construction of Enormous Futuristic Spokeless Ferris Wheel] South Korea has announced that it will be building the world's largest hubless Ferris wheel. The futuristic structure is called Seoul Ring, and it's set to go up in Haneul Park. The location will mean that guests will get a sweeping view of Seoul's Hangang River. Set to be completed by 2025, the Ferris wheel […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Video Shows the Moment Before Lightning Strikes and How Lightning Rods Work to Protect Us]()​ [Video Shows the Moment Before Lightning Strikes and How Lightning Rods Work to Protect Us] Lightning rods are key to keeping our buildings safe from lightning strikes, but the fast and violent nature of this phenomenon makes it hard to see these devices in action with the naked eye. With technology on their side, two Brazilian scientists have managed to capture a thrilling lightning strike using a camera that snaps […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Teenager Spends Over 500 Days Traveling From Alaska to Argentina by Bike](​ [Teenager Spends Over 500 Days Traveling From Alaska to Argentina by Bike]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Liam Garner (@liamtheimpaler) Many teenagers long to travel the world after they graduate from high school, but very few plan to do so the way a teenager named Liam Garner did—by bike. Inspired by adventurer Jedidiah Jenkins’ book To Shake the Sleeping Self, the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Spot the Self-Portrait: How Many Famous Artists Can You Identify? [Quiz]](​ [Spot the Self-Portrait: How Many Famous Artists Can You Identify? [Quiz]] Throughout the history of art, many artists have turned to self-portraits as a means of expression. For some artists, like Frida Kahlo, the self-portrait is an important part of their artistry and a way to express their emotions. But this type of painting is nothing new. From the Renaissance to Cubism, artists have always looked […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Hop Into Easter With This Egg-cellent History of the Holiday](=)​ [Hop Into Easter With This Egg-cellent History of the Holiday] Happy Easter! As you hop into the holiday spirit, you may find yourself embracing a tradition or two, whether you're filling a basket with fake grass and fun goodies or dyeing a dozen hard-boiled eggs. While you may not think twice about these seemingly silly activities, they're actually age-old practices packed with history, springing from […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Photographer Recreates His Dad’s Old Modeling Photos in Then-and-Now Portraits](=)​ [Photographer Recreates His Dad’s Old Modeling Photos in Then-and-Now Portraits] Photographer Kasey Kerbox is reliving the past through his dad by recreating photos of him from nearly 40 years ago. His father is none other than Buzzy Kerbox, a professional surfer-turned-model who made a splash in the late 1970s and 1980s. Posing in major advertising campaigns, he even had the chance to model alongside the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Watch an Elephant Take Advantage of an “Elephant Crossing” Sign in Thailand to Steal a Snack From a Truck]()​ [Watch an Elephant Take Advantage of an “Elephant Crossing” Sign in Thailand to Steal a Snack From a Truck] Elephants have very playful and engaging personalities, which is often evident through their various encounters with humans. Sometimes they show it by interrupting a reporter during a TV broadcast or stopping to listen to a classical musician playing the piano. They never fail to surprise us with their charm and intelligence. Luckily, in Thailand, “elephant […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Dog Wears Camera That Takes Pictures When He Gets Excited](​ [Dog Wears Camera That Takes Pictures When He Gets Excited] If you're a dog owner, you've surely wondered about the way your pet perceives the world. While it's easy to tell when they are happy because we can see them wagging their tail, we've never been certain about the exact things that capture their hearts. To demystify what triggers a dog's heart to beat faster, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Giant Gold Nugget Worth $160,000 Is Found by Amateur Gold Hunter in Australia](​ [Giant Gold Nugget Worth $160,000 Is Found by Amateur Gold Hunter in Australia] Sometimes, the greatest discoveries come with their fair share of beginner’s luck. An amateur gold hunter based in Victoria, Australia, literally struck gold armed only with an affordable metal detector. Having spotted a rock that could be loaded with this precious metal, he hoped to find maybe a tiny gold nugget inside that he could […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Futuristic Travel Trailer Swivels Open To Reveal a Deck for Lounging on the Road](=)​ [Futuristic Travel Trailer Swivels Open To Reveal a Deck for Lounging on the Road] Some camper caravans think outside the box, and the newly produced Romotow is one of them. It's one of the most original travel trailers on the market with a sleek, futuristic design that rotates to reveal another part of its layout. When swiveled open, it has a covered deck alongside a sleeper main cabin for […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[How an Embroidery Artist Turned Her “Thread Sketching” Into a Vibrant Body of Art [Interview]]()​ [How an Embroidery Artist Turned Her “Thread Sketching” Into a Vibrant Body of Art [Interview]] Embroidery artist Danielle Clough finds unusual places to put thread. Known for her stitched designs that sprawl the laces of vintage rackets, she isn’t afraid to try new avenues for her work. Like many artists, Clough is continually pushing herself to explore and experiment, ultimately honing her visual language. The vintage rackets, which she began […] [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