My Modern Met - July 9 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Learn About J.C. Leyendecker, the Illustrator Who Defined Men’s Style in the Early 20th Century]()​ [Learn About J.C. Leyendecker, the Illustrator Who Defined Men’s Style in the Early 20th Century] In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, illustrators were celebrities. They were household names. It might sound strange today, but consider an illustrator's role in society; this was before photographs were routinely used in magazines and newspapers, so illustrators were the ones who helped define the visual culture at that time. Of the illustrators […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[12,000-Year-Old Bird Bone Flutes Mimic Ancient Bird Song](​ [12,000-Year-Old Bird Bone Flutes Mimic Ancient Bird Song] Researchers in Israel found a deposit of ancient bird bones clearly collected by people from 12,000 years ago. The 1,100 bones were discovered in the Hula Valley in Israel, forming a fascinating collection. Yet within these relics lay several carefully carved little surprises. Seven of these bird bones were crafted into flutes by the Natufians, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Creative Band Plays Music Using Vintage Typewriters as Musical Instruments](​ [Creative Band Plays Music Using Vintage Typewriters as Musical Instruments] Mechanical typewriters may be a thing of the past, but the art world has found varied alternative uses for the antiquated devices. We've seen an artist recreate famous paintings by using only the characters found on a keyboard. We've also seen more experimental approaches like typewriters being taken apart and reassembled into movable bird sculptures. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[2,700-Year-Old Petroglyphs Are Discovered Under Moss in Sweden](=)​ [2,700-Year-Old Petroglyphs Are Discovered Under Moss in Sweden] Cave art records the adventures of early humans—whether it be hunting beasts, building boats, or making handprints on the walls. It can also tell archeologists a lot about the economies and beliefs of Bronze Age communities. While this art form mainly died out after the invention of writing, a late example from 2,700 years ago […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Lighting Fixture Uses 100% Recycled Materials To Combine Sleek With Sustainability](​ [Lighting Fixture Uses 100% Recycled Materials To Combine Sleek With Sustainability] When we think about sustainability and our homes, we’re often only thinking about the systems that power them. Solar panels on the roof are one example, but it's important to take a holistic approach. How can the things we use to decorate our home be eco-friendly, too? Contardi is an Italian lighting company that asked […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Designer Creates Charming LEGO Tribute to Photographer Ansel Adams](​ [Designer Creates Charming LEGO Tribute to Photographer Ansel Adams] As one of the most famous landscape photographers of all time, Ansel Adams has inspired generations of photography lovers. This includes Nick Micheels, who transformed his love for Adams' work into an incredible idea for a LEGO set. Micheels spent one month designing the 1,104-piece set, which he then posted to the LEGO Ideas website. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[World’s Largest Spherical Building Debuted Spectacular Light Show for the Fourth of July](=)​ [World’s Largest Spherical Building Debuted Spectacular Light Show for the Fourth of July] Happy Fourth of July from the top of#WynnLasVegas! Welcome to the neighborhood, @SphereVegas. pic.twitter.com/eBsXVwJWVp — Wynn Las Vegas (@WynnLasVegas) July 5, 2023 Two months ahead of its official debut, the world's largest spherical building, the Sphere, put on a spectacular Fourth of July show. Its incredible 580,000-square-foot wraparound LED screen—called the Exosphere—transformed into an array […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[TikToker’s $50 Facebook Marketplace Find Sells for $85,000 at Sotheby’s](​ [TikToker’s $50 Facebook Marketplace Find Sells for $85,000 at Sotheby’s] Justin Miller has a keen eye for design. And it just paid off for him in a big way. As a home design content creator, every day he spends a bit of time on Facebook Marketplace looking for interesting finds. In February, a rundown leather chair being sold for $50 by a family in Beverly […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[AI Visualizes Barbie Dolls Based on Each of the 50 U.S. States](=)​ [AI Visualizes Barbie Dolls Based on Each of the 50 U.S. States] Thanks to the upcoming movie, Barbie has been on everyone's mind lately. So much so that Taylor Owens from BuzzFeed was inspired by the Mattel doll when creating a new AI image series. After taking a look at how AI imagines an average person from every U.S. state, BuzzFeed is now exploring what a Barbie […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Scientists Find That Dolphins Use Baby Talk With Their Calves](​ [Scientists Find That Dolphins Use Baby Talk With Their Calves] Humans are no strangers to “baby talk.” Parents will often speak in a higher pitched voice as well as talking slower and simpler to their children to help immerse them in human speech. This is because babies respond to our pitch and visual cues, even if they cannot understand language yet. Apparently, humans are not […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Man Mows Lawns for Free for Those in Need and Rallies Kids to Do the Same With the “50 Yards Challenge”]()​ [Man Mows Lawns for Free for Those in Need and Rallies Kids to Do the Same With the “50 Yards Challenge”] Lawn mowing feels like such a common activity that it's easy to forget it's not accessible to everyone who has a lawn in the first place. From those who are elderly and can no longer take care of their yard to those without the time and resources to do so, a manicured lawn is out […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[10 Pegboard Ideas To Help You Organize Every Part of Your Home]()​ [10 Pegboard Ideas To Help You Organize Every Part of Your Home] Many of us would like a more organized home. But where do you start? With so many storage solutions and organization systems available, the choices seem endless. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by both your clutter and the decision-making process, there’s one simple material that will help you in a variety of places: pegboards. A pegboard […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[10 Interesting Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You]()​ [10 Interesting Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You] One of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, Frida Kahlo has a life story that has become almost as popular as her art. Kahlo's biography has sparked innumerable books and an Oscar-winning film. Her distinct fashion, unibrow, and marriage to Diego Rivera, a man 21 years her senior, have simply added to the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Auto Experts Create World’s Lowest Car You Can Actually Drive]()​ [Auto Experts Create World’s Lowest Car You Can Actually Drive] How low can you go? That's the question this outrageously low car seems to answer. Carmagheddon, an Italy-based car modifier collective, set their minds on building the world’s lowest drivable car. The result is a tongue-in-cheek creation that tests what makes a car, well, a car. To create this very low low-rider, the team of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Incredible Time-Lapse Photo Captures Hour-Long Lightning Storm in One Shot](​ [Incredible Time-Lapse Photo Captures Hour-Long Lightning Storm in One Shot] Amateur astrophotographer Uğur İkizler not only loves capturing the stars but is also fascinated by the weather. He's constantly keeping tabs on upcoming storms, and so when a forecast predicted a massive lightning storm, he grabbed his gear and headed out on his balcony. In the end, his diligence was paid back tenfold by the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[AI Visualizes Drivers Based on Car Brands, Reveals Stereotypes Pushed by Technology](​ [AI Visualizes Drivers Based on Car Brands, Reveals Stereotypes Pushed by Technology] Recent experiments with AI generators have highlighted the incredible bias that exists in the technology. Recently, the automotive website Rerev decided to conduct its own test on the stereotypes pushed by AI. To do so, they asked ChatGPT to describe the average owner of 10 popular car brands. Then, they used those descriptions as prompts […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[3,900 Pages From Paul Klee’s Personal Notebooks Are Now Online](=)​ [3,900 Pages From Paul Klee’s Personal Notebooks Are Now Online] The 20th century ushered in many significant art movements. One of the most influential that emerged from this period was Bauhaus. Originating in Germany at a school of the arts, this movement dominated paintings, graphics, architecture, and even interiors in European art throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Swiss-born artist Paul Klee was one of its […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[You Can Attach This Tent to Your Paddle Board to Sleep on the Water](=)​ [You Can Attach This Tent to Your Paddle Board to Sleep on the Water] From gazing at the stars to being surrounded by a quiet calm, there's a lot to enjoy about camping. We usually think of sleeping on land, when we talk about camping, but BAJAO is offering a new way to experience the outdoors. The German brand has created an all-in-one tent that can be affixed to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Which Hue Represents You? Discover Your Color Match [Quiz]](=)​ [Which Hue Represents You? Discover Your Color Match [Quiz]] Everyone has a favorite color. And whether you like a cheerful yellow or a regal purple, we all know that colors exude emotions. But just because you like a certain color or wear a certain color, does that mean it matches your personality? Take this week's quiz to find out. After answering 10 simple questions, […] [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