My Modern Met - April 20 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[How Much Do You Know About Frida Kahlo? [Quiz]](=)​ [How Much Do You Know About Frida Kahlo? [Quiz]] Frida Kahlo has become one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. A constant flow of exhibitions, books, and merchandise keeps her legacy alive, but how much do you actually know about her life and her art? Put yourself to the test with our quiz about the famous artist. Answer these 16 questions […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Uses AI to Visualize a Clear Guitar Embedded With Flowers and People Want It IRL]()​ [Artist Uses AI to Visualize a Clear Guitar Embedded With Flowers and People Want It IRL] AI-generated art is a controversial topic, but it’s undeniable that it can produce incredible imagery. Mieke Haase is a creative showcasing the possibilities of artificially generated art. They’ve generated a striking image of a clear guitar that’s filled with colorful blooms. The glass-like surface features florals that look suspended in the clear material. It’s reminiscent […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[What Researchers Long Thought Was Just an Agate Crystal Is Actually a Dinosaur Egg Fossil](​ [What Researchers Long Thought Was Just an Agate Crystal Is Actually a Dinosaur Egg Fossil] A beautiful pink and white agate crystal has sat in the archives of London's Natural History Museum since 1883. In 2018, a minerals curator named Robin Hansen selected the pretty stone to display at the institution. Several months later, Hansen encountered a similar agate, which a dealer informed him was in fact an agatized dinosaur […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[New ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Ordered at Max Will Adapt One Book per Season](​ [New ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Ordered at Max Will Adapt One Book per Season] When a book is adapted into a movie, a lot of the world-building is left in the cutting room due to a limited runtime. In an epic fantasy series like Harry Potter, the time constraints and plot choices meant that a lot the elements that made the Wizarding World so appealing in its books were […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Spanish Athlete Emerges From Cave After 500 Days of Living Underground]()​ [Spanish Athlete Emerges From Cave After 500 Days of Living Underground] Spanish athlete Beatriz Flamini's solo challenge was studied by scientists. Her 500 days in an underground cave meant she had no idea what was happening in the world. — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 15, 2023 Most people who emerge from caves these days are either enthusiastic spelunkers or people in need of rescue. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[New Film Follows Endangered Rhinos and Explores How Technology Can Bring the Species Back](​ [New Film Follows Endangered Rhinos and Explores How Technology Can Bring the Species Back] Five years ago, the last male northern white rhino—Sudan—passed away. With his death, the fate of the species seemed sealed. There are only two females still living, so how could the endangered species possibly find a way to survive? The answer may be technology. Thanks to the work of a consortium of scientists known as […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Must-See Winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards]()​ [Must-See Winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards] During a special gala ceremony in London, the World Photography Organisation revealed the overall winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards. Portuguese photographer Edgar Martins was given the honor of being named Photographer of the Year for his moving series of images to honor his friend, photojournalist Anton Hammerl, who was killed while covering […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Gain a Lifelong Love of Sketching When You Enroll in These Online Drawing Classes](=)​ [Gain a Lifelong Love of Sketching When You Enroll in These Online Drawing Classes] When you learn to draw, you create a wealth of possibilities for how to express the world around you. From still lifes to portraiture to the details of your neighborhood, having the right foundation for sketching will offer you a lifetime of art-making. You can start learning at any age; it’s never too late to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Former Sanitation Worker to Earn Harvard Law Degree and Celebrate by Giving Back]()​ [Former Sanitation Worker to Earn Harvard Law Degree and Celebrate by Giving Back] Rehan Staton first made waves in 2020 after he was accepted into Harvard Law School. His road there wasn't easy. He became a sanitation worker to help his family make ends meet. Then, in a truly selfless act of unconditional love, his brother Reggie dropped out of college so that Staton afford to go. Now, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[McLovin Actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse Shows Off Engagement at Celtics Game](=)​ [McLovin Actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse Shows Off Engagement at Celtics Game] On April 15, spectators at the Boston Celtics playoff game were treated not only to an exciting win against the Hawks but also to a heartwarming engagement. Actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse, who is best known for his role as McLovin from the film Superbad, made a cameo on the jumbotron, much to the delight of the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[People Are Searching for 4-Year-Old’s Lost Teddy Bear That Has Last Recording of Her Mom](​ [People Are Searching for 4-Year-Old’s Lost Teddy Bear That Has Last Recording of Her Mom] Losing a beloved stuffed toy can be a nightmare for any child. More than just a toy, these precious items can bring kids comfort and a sense of safety. For some, they hold even deeper meaning, serving as a one-of-a-kind keepsake. For one 4-year-old girl in Tennessee who lost her beloved teddy bear, it has […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[RIP Dame Mary Quant: Celebrating the Fashion Designer Who Invented the Miniskirt](​ [RIP Dame Mary Quant: Celebrating the Fashion Designer Who Invented the Miniskirt] Embed from Getty Images Clothing design can have an enormous impact on culture. A garment can change attitudes and empower those who wear it. Dame Mary Quant knew this well. The British fashion designer popularized the miniskirt and is often credited with inventing it. Her design defined the London style in the 1960s and was […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch a Trumpeter Play Fire in a Classic Physics Experiments That Lets Us “See Sound”]()​ [Watch a Trumpeter Play Fire in a Classic Physics Experiments That Lets Us “See Sound”] It’s not often we get to “see” sound. Perhaps we occasionally notice the digital waves in a voice recording, but watching sound happen—especially in real life—is a rarity. One classic physics experiment, however, allows us to do just that. Called Rubens Tube, or a standing wave flame tube, it displays the relationship between sound waves and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Illustrator Uses Embroidery Skills to Create Adorable Custom Pet Portraits](=)​ [Illustrator Uses Embroidery Skills to Create Adorable Custom Pet Portraits] Illustrator Sara Barnes has found a unique medium to bring her illustrations to life—thread. What started out as a way to incorporate new materials into collages she was creating has transformed into a unique way to provide people with images of their pets. Embroidered portraits of cats and dogs are her bread and butter, but […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Kelly Clarkson’s Daughter Getting Bullied for Dyslexia Receives Inspiring Advice From Henry Winkler](=)​ [Kelly Clarkson’s Daughter Getting Bullied for Dyslexia Receives Inspiring Advice From Henry Winkler] Sometimes, having someone to look up to can make a huge difference. This is especially true for the little ones who have to face obstacles they can't fully understand yet. Such is the case for singer and TV host Kelly Clarkson‘s daughter, River. The 8-year-old has dyslexia, and has sadly been bullied at school for […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Eye-Opening Images of War and the Climate Crisis Top the 2023 World Press Photo Awards](​ [Eye-Opening Images of War and the Climate Crisis Top the 2023 World Press Photo Awards] The World Press Photo Awards, the world's premier contest honoring photojournalism, has announced its winners. Ukrainian war photographer Evgeniy Maloletka‘s striking image of an injured pregnant woman in Mariupol was named 2023 World Press Photo of Year, beating the work of thousands of photographers. Maloletka has been covering the war in his home country since […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Photographer Admits His Award-Winning Photo Is AI-Generated and Rejects Prize]()​ [Photographer Admits His Award-Winning Photo Is AI-Generated and Rejects Prize] When the Sony World Photography Awards announced the winners of the Open Competition in March, German photographer Boris Eldagsen was listed as the winner of the Creative Category. His image Pseudomnesia | The Electrician is a black and white portrait of two women from different generations. While Eldagsen was presented with his award at a ceremony […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Bald Eagle Who Tried to Hatch a Rock Has Been Given a Real Eaglet to Raise](​ [Bald Eagle Who Tried to Hatch a Rock Has Been Given a Real Eaglet to Raise]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by World Bird Sanctuary (@worldbirdsanctuary) Spring can spark many changes in animals. In the case of a 31-year-old bald eagle named Murphy, it triggered the need to build a nest and care for a rock as if it were a real egg. People online were […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[French Cyclists Create Record-Breaking GPS Drawing of a 637-Mile-Long Dinosaur](=)​ [French Cyclists Create Record-Breaking GPS Drawing of a 637-Mile-Long Dinosaur] Four French cyclists have claimed the Guinness World Record for the largest GPS drawing by a bicycle team. Their winning piece: a 1,025 km-long (637-mile-long) depiction of a velociraptor that took 43 hours and 47 minutes to complete. The dinosaur's body was “drawn” over the course of six days, encompassing several French counties, including Cher, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Take a Look at the Massive Art Installations of Coachella 2023]()​ [Take a Look at the Massive Art Installations of Coachella 2023] In preparation for the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, artists from around the world were selected to transform the desert landscape. This year's edition features the massive sculptural works by Kumkum Fernando, Vincent Leroy, Güvenç Özel, and Maggie West, which permeate the skyline with architectural shapes, bright colors, and opalescent details. 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