My Modern Met - April 27 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[David Hockney Painting Worth $35,000 Is Discovered on BBC’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’](​ [David Hockney Painting Worth $35,000 Is Discovered on BBC’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’] As one of the most famous contemporary artists, David Hockney is known for his distinctive, colorful style and depictions of Los Angeles' swimming pools. However, not many realize how much his art has changed over the years. A painting made early in Hockney's career was recently discovered on an episode of BBC's Antiques Roadshow and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Beautiful Portrait Series Celebrates the Flower Men of Saudi Arabia]()​ [Beautiful Portrait Series Celebrates the Flower Men of Saudi Arabia] In Saudi Arabia's southern province of Asir, it's common to find stalls selling elaborate flower crowns. The intricate headpieces are highly detailed, and some weigh quite a bit due to the sheer amount of greenery they contain. And while flowers are often associated with women, these crowns will actually make their way onto the heads […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Optical Illusion Looks Like a Photo Taken From Space But It’s Not](​ [Optical Illusion Looks Like a Photo Taken From Space But It’s Not] This photo is (another) example of how optical illusions mess with your mind. First you see a picture of the Earth from space and then… pic.twitter.com/ilT3DngJJQ — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 4, 2023 Have you ever seen breathtaking images taken by astronauts aboard the ISS? The curvature of the Earth dominates the composition, while the blue […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Creative Cosplayer Will Make You Laugh With “Low Cost” Costumes of Pop Culture Characters](=)​ [Creative Cosplayer Will Make You Laugh With “Low Cost” Costumes of Pop Culture Characters] Most fun things might feel out of reach when you're strapped for cash, and cosplay is one of them. Creating an elaborate costume can be expensive—and not to mention time-consuming. But not for Anucha Saengchart, aka Lonelyman. For years, the ingenious creative has assembled low-cost cosplay that requires very little in fancy materials. With some […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Painter Makes Serene Landscapes Appear Within a Single Brushstroke](​ [Painter Makes Serene Landscapes Appear Within a Single Brushstroke] Flashes of landscapes cut across black space in the paintings of David Ambarzumjan. The Munich-based artist has been building on his ongoing series, titled Brushstrokes in Time, which pairs two different scenes together through the use of a giant, sweeping brushstroke. While in some he contrasts the past with the present, in others he juxtaposes […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[15 Special Gifts to Honor Your Bonus Mom on Mother’s Day](=)​ [15 Special Gifts to Honor Your Bonus Mom on Mother’s Day] Many people are lucky enough to have a bonus mom in their life, whether it's a stepmom, foster mom, adopted mother, or an exceptional woman who has stepped into the parenting role. And with Mother's Day coming up, there's no better time to make sure that she knows just how special she is. Parenting is […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[What Type of Drawing Should You Try Next? Discover Your Next Creative Outlet [Quiz]](​ [What Type of Drawing Should You Try Next? Discover Your Next Creative Outlet [Quiz]] Whether you already love sketching or are new to drawing, there are so many drawing styles to choose from that it can be hard to know what to try next. That's where we come in. We've crafted this personality quiz to help you discover what type of drawing is best suited to your personality. Just […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Maine Mineral Museum Is Offering a $25K Reward for a Lost Meteorite](=)​ [Maine Mineral Museum Is Offering a $25K Reward for a Lost Meteorite] Meteorites are fascinating. These space rocks plummet through our atmosphere, burning away, and often shatter on impact. The remaining rock can hold materials not found on Earth and even early evidence of the beginnings of life in the universe. For all they can teach us, finding and properly collecting meteorites is critical to astronomy and […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Mattel Unveils New Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome]()​ [Mattel Unveils New Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome] American toy company Mattel continues to expand its range of diverse and inclusive Barbies with its latest addition—a doll with Down syndrome. This model is part of the Barbie Fashionistas line, a collection that features dolls of different body types, ethnicities, disabilities, and more. With this new Barbie, toy manufacturer Mattel hopes to help more […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Add a Cheeky Touch to Your Bedroom With This Quirky Duck Butt Light](​ [Add a Cheeky Touch to Your Bedroom With This Quirky Duck Butt Light] Serious, stylish decor can truly elevate a room; but sometimes, adding something quirky can be a real morale booster. If you want something uplifting that can lighten your mood and your room, the Duck Butt Night Light might be exactly what you're looking for. Not only does it provide a warm glow, but its clever design […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Can Bees Feel Emotions? New Study Suggests They Are Sentient](=)​ [Can Bees Feel Emotions? New Study Suggests They Are Sentient] Bees are critical to American agriculture. They pollinate over $15 billion worth of crops across our country each year. But lately, habitat destruction and colony collapse disorder have wreaked havoc on these incredible creatures. As useful as they are to humans, bees do not receive the same care and concern over their emotional wellbeing as […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Kelp Forests Absorb 5 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide Every Year](​ [Kelp Forests Absorb 5 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide Every Year] What's the value of seaweed? A new study published in Nature Communications suggest the value of the sea plant goes far beyond sushi. Researchers valued kelp forests, forests of large brown algae, at about $465 billion and $562 billion per year worldwide due to their positive impact on commercial fisheries and the environment. This flora […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Monumental Lollapalooza Sculpture Is a Towering Pine Cone Created With 95 Car Hoods](​ [Monumental Lollapalooza Sculpture Is a Towering Pine Cone Created With 95 Car Hoods] In the proper context, one object can completely transform into something else. Work by Argentina-based Estudio Normal is an awe-inspiring example of this phenomenon. The multidisciplinary architecture and design office created a sculpture titled Capot (Spanish for a car hood) at the center of Lollapalooza 2023 in Buenos Aires. Although at first glance it appears […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Captivating Abstract Paintings Capture Nature’s Beautiful Fleeting Moments](​ [Captivating Abstract Paintings Capture Nature’s Beautiful Fleeting Moments] Artist Megan Elizabeth is captivated by nature’s fleeting moments. Dappled light is a creative focus for her, and her paintings capture glittering illumination, reflections, and shadows created by petals and leaves. The resulting works are abstract in color and arrangement, but there is a familiarity to them. If you’ve ever walked through a forest or […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Massive Human Head Sculptures Made of Bicycle Chains Representing Our Modern Tethers]()​ [Massive Human Head Sculptures Made of Bicycle Chains Representing Our Modern Tethers] Using hundreds of bicycle chains, Korean artist Young-Deok Seo assembles massive human heads. These mesmerizing three-dimensional portraits possess a unique puzzle-like texture that is achieved by attaching these small metal links. And while this material aptly represents restraints and the industrialization of labor, it also gives these enigmatic face sculptures a unique lifelike quality. From […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Stunning Light Paintings Spotlight the Radiance of a Contemporary Dancer](=)​ [Stunning Light Paintings Spotlight the Radiance of a Contemporary Dancer] Movement, light, and landscapes converge in Eric Paré‘s stunning photographs. Based in Montreal, the photographer is renowned for his magical light paintings, which he achieves with stop-motion techniques to create fully-fledged effects in his images. From glowing halos to mesmerizing spirals, these displays frame contemporary dancer Kim Henry in an array of picturesque locales. Although […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[People Can’t Believe This Photo of a Bird Isn’t Photoshopped or AI-Generated]()​ [People Can’t Believe This Photo of a Bird Isn’t Photoshopped or AI-Generated] Japanese photographer Kenichi Ohno makes regular visits to a local marsh in order to practice his nature photography. But one image in particular, which shows an egret wading in the shallow water, is causing a stir. After being awarded an honorable mention in the Nature in Japan photo contest organized by the The All-Japan Association […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Photos of the Same Locations 10 Years Apart Show Evolution of a City]()​ [Photos of the Same Locations 10 Years Apart Show Evolution of a City] This past winter, photographer Guido Gutierrez Ruiz was scrolling through his Instagram and looking at his first images on the platform. At first, he was simply interested in seeing how his photography evolved. But, as he also has a passion for urban planning and architecture, he was struck by how much the city of Toronto […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Navajo Technical University Becomes First Tribal University With a PhD Program](​ [Navajo Technical University Becomes First Tribal University With a PhD Program]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Navajo Technical University (@navajotechu) Earning a PhD is an impressive feat. Students study and research for years before defending their dissertation in front of a committee of scholars. If successful, they are recognized with this highest degree, connoting mastery of their field of study. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Woman Transforms a 1980S TV Into a Cozy “Cat Apartment” for Her Feline Friend](​ [Woman Transforms a 1980S TV Into a Cozy “Cat Apartment” for Her Feline Friend] If you were a child of the 1980s or 90s, chances are you remember the televisions of the not-so-distant past. They were boxy units contained within a wood frame. Known as tube TVs, they don’t have a place in our homes today—unless you’re using them as a unique decor item. Artist Hanna Marx converted a […] [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