My Modern Met - August 19 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Architect Santiago Calatrava to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award](​ [Architect Santiago Calatrava to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award] Esteemed architect Santiago Calatrava is being honored by the Florence Biennale of Art and Design for his contributions to the world of design. In October, the Spanish architect will receive the Leonardo da Vinci Lifetime Achievement for being “one of the most influential architects of our time.” The organization further acknowledges that the award is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Powerful Exhibit Explores the Role of Tradition in Contemporary Chinese Art](​ [Powerful Exhibit Explores the Role of Tradition in Contemporary Chinese Art] The Asia Society Texas has put together a fascinating exhibition that highlights the works of 32 well-known and emerging Chinese artists working today. Summoning Memories: Art Beyond Chinese Traditions is a look at how artists of Chinese descent are able to honor their cultural traditions while still pushing creative boundaries. Featuring painting, sculpture, and photography, the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Researchers Develop a Way To Transform Plastic Into Soap]()​ [Researchers Develop a Way To Transform Plastic Into Soap] Plastics are produced and used by humans like almost no other product. The material infamously lasts ages in landfills. This plastic waste problem is one of the largest environmental hurdles we face. Innovative solutions have been sought, but many require special chemicals or even worms to process plastic waste. Scientists from Virginia Tech have recently […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[24 Dynamic Winners of the World Sports Photography Awards](​ [24 Dynamic Winners of the World Sports Photography Awards] More than 700 professional sports photographers hailing from over 70 countries submitted their best work to the World Sports Photography Awards. And now, the winners of the competition—the only global contest to award sports photography—have been announced. The 24 category-winning images are a spectacular look at the world of athletics. From basketball and ice hockey […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Trail Camera Catches a Sloth Surprisingly Fighting off the Attack of an Ocelot](​ [Trail Camera Catches a Sloth Surprisingly Fighting off the Attack of an Ocelot] Sloths have a reputation for being very slow, or even lazy. But like any other animal, they have to do whatever it takes to survive. A trail camera in the Amazon Rainforest captured the fight-or-flight response of a sloth that was attacked by an ocelot. As the footage shows, the seemingly peaceful sloth was ready […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Surprises UFC Fighter by Gifting Him a Home in Miami]()​ [Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Surprises UFC Fighter by Gifting Him a Home in Miami]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock) Not only is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson a star on the screen, but he's also a hero in real life. Weeks after the actor and former WWE fighter made a historic donation to SAG-AFTRA in support of their ongoing strike, he […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Vibrant Flower Installations Bloom From Unexpected Parts of New York City]()​ [Vibrant Flower Installations Bloom From Unexpected Parts of New York City] If you're walking around New York City, keep an eye out for large bouquets. Floral designer Lewis Miller transforms unexpected corners of the metropolis into colorful gardens. These installations are part of an ongoing project called Flower Flash, in which Miller adds vibrant blooms to specific sites for just a couple of hours at a […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Decorate Your Fridge With These Cute Cat Butt Magnets](=)​ [Decorate Your Fridge With These Cute Cat Butt Magnets] Where do you place notes that you don't want to forget? For many, the refrigerator door is still a great spot. If you're looking for some eye-catching magnets to add to your collection, My Modern Met Store has a set that you may be interested in. Combining humor with felines, the Cat Butt Magnets are […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Colorful Wooden “Pixels” Converge To Create Enigmatic Face Masks](=)​ [Colorful Wooden “Pixels” Converge To Create Enigmatic Face Masks] Instead of carving a sculpture from one material, Gil Bruvel slowly builds his masterpieces with numerous parts. The Texas-based artist's ongoing project The Mask Series features large-scale sculptures of human faces, all of which are made from assembling colored wooden blocks of varying sizes. From afar, these portraits appear highly realistic, but the closer you […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[John Cena Sets New Record for Most Make-A-Wish Foundation Wishes Granted](=)​ [John Cena Sets New Record for Most Make-A-Wish Foundation Wishes Granted] John Cena is a hero to many kids. Some love him for his years as a pro wrestler, some admire his more recent work as an action movie star. But ultimately, it's another aspect of his career that deserves praise above all. Cena is a close collaborator with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and has granted his […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Single Dad Dresses Up as a Mom So His Daughter Doesn’t Feel Left Out at Mother’s Day Event]()​ [Single Dad Dresses Up as a Mom So His Daughter Doesn’t Feel Left Out at Mother’s Day Event] As cheerful as Mother’s Day events are, they can also make those without a mom present feel left out. Determined to not let his daughter miss out on the celebrations, a loving single dad named Joe Lookphonbodee had an idea. If a mom was needed, he would simply turn into one. So he got a […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Math Teacher Doesn’t Know Why Students Called Them the G.O.A.T.]()​ [Math Teacher Doesn’t Know Why Students Called Them the G.O.A.T.] Many teachers go underappreciated for their hard work. So, it's always heartwarming to hear about educators who are loved and respected by their students. In one funny case, a teacher didn't even know that their students were complimenting them all year long by calling them the “G.O.A.T.” However, when they discovered those letters stood for […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Firefighter Lets Blind 6-Year-Old “See” His Uniform in His Own Way]()​ [Firefighter Lets Blind 6-Year-Old “See” His Uniform in His Own Way] When we think of firefighters, a distinctly protective uniform and a red firetruck usually come to mind. A group of children were on a field trip to a fire station to learn more about the profession and what it entails and among them was a blind 6-year-old. Rather than exclude him from what was going […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Collage Artist Cuts and Pastes Vintage Magazines Into Playfully Interactive Scenes]()​ [Collage Artist Cuts and Pastes Vintage Magazines Into Playfully Interactive Scenes] A solid page of text can be dry to look at. However, after Toon Joosen has added his touch, words can take on a whole new life. The Dutch artist merges magazine cutouts of people with book pages to create clever collages where figures playfully interact with text. From sweeping up words with a broom […] [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