My Modern Met - May 19 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Pat Sajak’s Daughter Maggie Fills in for Vanna White on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’](​ [Pat Sajak’s Daughter Maggie Fills in for Vanna White on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Maggie Sajak (@maggiesajak) The daughter of legendary host Pat Sajak, Maggie Sajak, is no stranger to Wheel of Fortune. She joined the production as a social correspondent in 2021, delivering exclusive insight into what goes on behind the scenes, but her story with the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Beautiful Mural in Belfast Tells a Story of Rebirth](​ [Beautiful Mural in Belfast Tells a Story of Rebirth] Dutch duo Studio Giftig made their way to Belfast for the annual Hit the North street art festival and left behind a stunning showcase of their talents. Niels van Swaemen and Kaspar van Leek worked together on a piece that paid homage to the history of the building on which it was painted. Belfast Spring […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Italian Photographer Travels to Paris to Capture Perfect Full Moon Inside Arc de Triomphe]()​ [Italian Photographer Travels to Paris to Capture Perfect Full Moon Inside Arc de Triomphe] Photographer Stefano Zanarello has been practicing his craft for over 15 years from his home base in the Italian Alps. While his passion for photography began with wildlife, he's slowly spread his creative wings. And recently, he decided to make a journey to capture a photo he'd been working on for months. This required him […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Perfectly Preserved Declaration of Independence Found Under a $4 Painting](​ [Perfectly Preserved Declaration of Independence Found Under a $4 Painting] Talk about a national treasure! Long before Nicholas Cage and his friends stole the Declaration of Independence in their hit film, a man lived out a tale of finding treasure in real life. In 1991, a man shopping at a thrift sale purchased an “ugly painting” for $4 because he liked the frame. Behind the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[100 Top Photographers Come Together for Special Sale to Benefit the Ocean]()​ [100 Top Photographers Come Together for Special Sale to Benefit the Ocean] One hundred of the world's top photographers have come together for the good of the ocean. Put together by renowned conservation photographers Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, and Chase Teron, 100 for the Ocean is a remarkable opportunity to purchase high-quality photography while helping the planet. This print fundraiser is a limited-time opportunity to get fine […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Can You Smell When Rain Is Coming? Science Says Some People Can and Some Can’t](​ [Can You Smell When Rain Is Coming? Science Says Some People Can and Some Can’t] Are you one of those people who can leave the house on a summer day and swear that you smell rain in the air? The world is firmly divided into two camps—those whose nose can detect when rain is on the way and those who think that capability is utter nonsense. While not everyone can […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Luxury Resort in Bangkok Takes Design Cues From the Golden Age of Train Travel](=)​ [Luxury Resort in Bangkok Takes Design Cues From the Golden Age of Train Travel] If you're enthralled with the romantic notion of train travel, then the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort in Bangkok, Thailand, is the place for you. The resort invites you to explore the “golden age of train travel” through its idyllic accommodations and surrounding natural beauty. There are even upcycled train carriages included in the resort design. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Aerial Elephant Rescue Team Saves a Truck Driver Trapped in a Raging River](=)​ [Aerial Elephant Rescue Team Saves a Truck Driver Trapped in a Raging River] In Kenya, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is known for its conservation work, protecting the country's orphaned elephants and even providing them with vet care. Recently, their experience and assets helped them save a man who was in a very dangerous situation. A tanker truck driver happened to be making his way across the Galana Kulalu […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Sneak Peek at Sir Ben Kingsley as Salvador Dalí for New Film ‘Dalíland’](​ [Sneak Peek at Sir Ben Kingsley as Salvador Dalí for New Film ‘Dalíland’]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Dalíland (@dalilandfilm) It's often thought that painters only become famous after they're dead. But many have been standout stars in their lifetime, such as Andy Warhol and Michelangelo. Among the artistic geniuses who became living legends in their day was Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[How To Create Your Own Color Mixing Chart in Just 3 Easy Steps](​ [How To Create Your Own Color Mixing Chart in Just 3 Easy Steps] Cultivating a specific artistic style is as unique to you as the way you speak. When building a body of work that people recognize as your own, employing a similar color palette is one way to do it. Doing so will help create a cohesive body of work. If you want to take some of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Photographer Moves to Iceland to Explore the Country’s Otherworldly Glacier Caves](=)​ [Photographer Moves to Iceland to Explore the Country’s Otherworldly Glacier Caves] Inspired by the ice caves he encountered on his first trip to Iceland, photographer Ryan Newburn moved to the country and became a glacier guide. Now, he owns his own glacier tour company, which allows him to continue to explore these natural wonders and share them with the public. The photographs of his adventures give […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Puppy Falls Asleep in News Anchor’s Arms During Live Broadcast, Quickly Gets Adopted]()​ [Puppy Falls Asleep in News Anchor’s Arms During Live Broadcast, Quickly Gets Adopted] If you are usually around dogs and cats, you've surely noticed their snoozing habits. Some of them are picky about the places they fall asleep, while others doze off in the most awkward spots on the floor. Overall, you know there's no bigger honor than having them fall asleep on your lap or your arms. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Two Rare Rembrandt Portraits Discovered in Private Collection](​ [Two Rare Rembrandt Portraits Discovered in Private Collection]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Christie's (@christiesinc) The paintings hanging in museums are just the tip of the art world iceberg. Many renowned, even unknown works reside in private collections, long-owned and often preciously guarded by families who pass the works down over generations. Sometimes in this process, knowledge […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Basquiat’s Sisters Create Intimate Look at the Artist’s Life in Groundbreaking Exhibition](=)​ [Basquiat’s Sisters Create Intimate Look at the Artist’s Life in Groundbreaking Exhibition] Jean-Michel Basquiat was an exceptional artistic talent who was lost far too soon. This is made all the more clear in a new exhibition organized by his estate. Curated by his sisters, Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux, Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure, is an intimate look at the artist that could only be organized by those […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Kehinde Wiley Depicts Cuba and the Carnivalesque in Monumental Portrait Series](=)​ [Kehinde Wiley Depicts Cuba and the Carnivalesque in Monumental Portrait Series] Artist Kehinde Wiley draws inspiration from the past to inform his contemporary portraiture. The subjects of his paintings are front and center among verdant imagery. Colorful blooms and repeating patterns surround them like the decadent wallpaper you’d expect in a palatial setting. They recall paintings you’d find in a museum created by the Old Masters. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Name That Sculpture! Test Your Art Knowledge [Quiz]](​ [Name That Sculpture! Test Your Art Knowledge [Quiz]] It's time for another quiz to test your art history knowledge. This week we're focusing on sculpture in a quiz that will ask you about famous artworks across different periods of history. People, places, and titles are all on the menu as you'll be shown an image of a famous sculpture and asked to answer […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[21 Personalized Father’s Day Gifts to Make Your Dad Feel Extra Special](​ [21 Personalized Father’s Day Gifts to Make Your Dad Feel Extra Special] With Father's Day on the horizon, you might be wondering what to get your dad this year. Even though most doting dads will be content with any gift their kids give them, why not go the extra mile? Purchasing a personalized gift is a thoughtful way to give anyone a present that will be uniquely […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Can You Spot the Mountain Lion Hiding in Plain Sight as It Stalks an Elk?]()​ [Can You Spot the Mountain Lion Hiding in Plain Sight as It Stalks an Elk?] Let’s play a game. Can you spot the predator hiding in this photo? A trail camera set up by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (in 2019) captured an image of an elk as it grazes a rough terrain, not seeming to realize that a mountain lion is nearby. It’s no wonder that the creature […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Man Pays $6,000 for a Pair of Damaged Stained Glass Windows That are Actually Worth a Fortune](=)​ [Man Pays $6,000 for a Pair of Damaged Stained Glass Windows That are Actually Worth a Fortune] Antique collector Paul Brown is used to looking for interesting collectibles, but he could never have anticipated what he'd find in an old church in Philadelphia. Brown usually deals with old advertising signs and gas station memorabilia, but when he came across two old stained glass windows on Facebook marketplace, his interest was piqued. They […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Robert Irwin Shares the Joys of “Uncle Life” Alongside Niece in Adorable Selfie]()​ [Robert Irwin Shares the Joys of “Uncle Life” Alongside Niece in Adorable Selfie]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Robert Irwin (@robertirwinphotography) For many, one of life's greatest joys is being an uncle or aunt. You can be playful and insightful like a friend, spoil them with gifts and experiences, you're wise enough to revel in seeing a little person grow up (and […] [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