My Modern Met - October 13 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​[Resilient Bonsai Tree Sculptures Burst Through Porcelain Vessels](=)​ [Resilient Bonsai Tree Sculptures Burst Through Porcelain Vessels] Just as tress will sometimes burst through the sidewalk in a cramped city, resilient flora erupt from porcelain vessels in Patrick Bergsma‘s work. The Netherlands-based artist uses a mix of dead bonsai trees and found pottery to create dynamic sculptures which explore the history of porcelain and the power of nature. The series, titled Expanding […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[‘2024 Pissed-Off Cats Calendar’ Unveils Its Cast of Adorably Angry Felines](=)​ [‘2024 Pissed-Off Cats Calendar’ Unveils Its Cast of Adorably Angry Felines] Cats can be cute, funny, and curious. They can also be mean, surly, and entirely unimpressed. But it’s all of these personality traits that make them internet royalty, beloved by many all around the world. As a tribute to the ruthlessness of felines, The Raccoon Society has created the 2024 Pissed-Off Cats Calendar. Now, you […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Fat Bear Week Crowns Female Brown Bear as Its 2023 Champion](=)​ [Fat Bear Week Crowns Female Brown Bear as Its 2023 Champion] Over the years, Fat Bear Week has grown into a thrilling competition. And now, the champion of the 2023 competition has been revealed. This year, a brown female bear known as 128 Grazer has been crowned the winner after dazzling the crowds with her determination…and chubbiness. On her way to first place, she has even […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Former Baseball Star Ken Griffey Jr. Becomes Sports Photographer, Snaps Amazing Action Shots]()​ [Former Baseball Star Ken Griffey Jr. Becomes Sports Photographer, Snaps Amazing Action Shots]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Baseball Hall of Fame ⚾ (@baseballhall) Upon retirement, some athletes find careers as coaches or sportscasters. We've also seen a few former players take on artistic endeavors, like Blake McFarland, a retired baseball star who is now a full-time sculptor. Now, there seems to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Leica Releases Hybrid Camera That Can Print Photos and Save Them Digitally]()​ [Leica Releases Hybrid Camera That Can Print Photos and Save Them Digitally] The appeal of instant cameras is in the name. With just a click of a button, the image can be printed onto photo paper and developed in seconds. However, the downside is that these photos aren't saved digitally—that is, until now. Leica has released a sequel to their Sofort instant camera. The SOFORT 2 is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Celebrate Friday the 13th With Spooky Favorites in Time for Halloween](​ [Celebrate Friday the 13th With Spooky Favorites in Time for Halloween] Halloween is just around the corner, which means pumpkin carving, costume parties, and scary movie nights all month long. And today is Friday the 13th, which is the perfect time to get the full swing of frighteningly fun festivities. If you're not in the spooky spirit yet, My Modern Met Store can help you out. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Community Bands Together To Restore Crumbling 19th-Century Synagogue in NYC]()​ [Community Bands Together To Restore Crumbling 19th-Century Synagogue in NYC] From the time it opened in 1887, Manhattan's Eldridge Street Synagogue was a thriving place of worship for the local community. Located in Chinatown, it was one of the first synagogues erected by the Eastern European Jews in the United States. But after 50 years of bustling activity, it slowly fell into disrepair before being […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Girl and Her Pet Water Buffalo Shares Their Adorable Adventures Together](=)​ [Girl and Her Pet Water Buffalo Shares Their Adorable Adventures Together]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Chen Dongmei (@chen_dongmei_202) Throughout the years, we've seen people with unique pets, such as axolotls and spiders. But have you ever met a pet water buffalo? A girl named Chen Dongmei, from Sichuan, China, is the proud human of one of these fluffy creatures. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Jamie Lee Curtis Reunites With Arnold Schwarzenegger Almost 30 Years After the Release of ‘True Lies’](​ [Jamie Lee Curtis Reunites With Arnold Schwarzenegger Almost 30 Years After the Release of ‘True Lies’]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) Back in 1994, Jamie Lee Curtis and Arnold Schwarzenegger stunned Hollywood with True Lies, an action comedy directed by James Cameron. Now, almost 30 years later, the two stars have reunited at a charity event. To celebrate, Curtis shared a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch Two Years’ Worth of the Best Animal Sightings From Wildlife Trail Cameras](=)​ [Watch Two Years’ Worth of the Best Animal Sightings From Wildlife Trail Cameras]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Voyageurs Wolf Project (@voyageurswolfproject) There are thousands of wolves living in North America, but there is still a lot to be learned about these majestic creatures. The University of Minnesota founded a research project called the Voyageurs Wolf Project with the primary aim of […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Elegant Japanese Trailer Has All of the Necessities for Life on the Road](=)​ [Elegant Japanese Trailer Has All of the Necessities for Life on the Road] Fans of Airstream trailers are drawn to its minimalist design and sleek aesthetic. A Japanese brand called X-Cabin has created its own version, which packs a big punch despite its small size. Measuring about 15 feet in length, the X-Cabin 300 has everything travelers need for life on the road, all wrapped up in an […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[These Kaleidoscopic Smart Lamps Turn Any Room Into a Mesmerizing Light Show](​ [These Kaleidoscopic Smart Lamps Turn Any Room Into a Mesmerizing Light Show] The easiest way to make your home feel like your own is with decor. From creative throw pillows to unique lighting fixtures, all of these touches are a reflection of your taste and style. And if you’re looking for a psychedelic pop of color, creative brand Hyperspace Lighting designs striking lamps that infuse rooms with […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Marine Biologist’s Photo of a Golden Horseshoe Crab Wins Wildlife Photography Awards](​ [Marine Biologist’s Photo of a Golden Horseshoe Crab Wins Wildlife Photography Awards] A mesmerizing photo of a golden horseshoe crab beat nearly 50,000 images to win the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. French underwater photographer and marine biologist Laurent Ballesta took the impressive photo in the Philippines, showing the tri-spine horseshoe crab followed by a trio of golden trevallies. This species, protected by […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Museum Shows What Happens When You Let Visitors Touch Marble Sculptures](=)​ [Museum Shows What Happens When You Let Visitors Touch Marble Sculptures] In the hands of a talented artist, marble can become a highly realistic and detailed work. Understandably, the reliefs and intricacies can spark the desire to touch a finished sculpture in some people. But on top of endangering the piece by accidentally toppling it over, the act of touching a marble sculpture can also take […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Boy Finally Meets His Online Best Friend in Person After 3 Years of Playing Video Games Together](=)​ [Boy Finally Meets His Online Best Friend in Person After 3 Years of Playing Video Games Together] @espn This is too wholesome ❤️ @misunderstood8614 #videogames #gaming #heartwarming ♬ Night Trouble By Petit Biscuit – Tyler Children sometimes have the most heartwarming displays of friendship. At this age, there is no need to play it cool or tone down their excitement, resulting in truly endearing scenes when they hang out with their buds. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Archeologists Discover 1,500-Year-Old Mayan Palace in Mexico]()​ [Archeologists Discover 1,500-Year-Old Mayan Palace in Mexico] Would you live in a magnificent palace topped with palm leaves? Approximately 1,500 years ago, a Maya ruler likely did live in this kingly manner. Excavations at the archaeological zone of Kabah, located in the Puuc region of Yucatán, Mexico, has unveiled newly discovered ruins. Known as Petenero Palace, this site is large and imposing, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Reuben Wu Shows the Power of the iPhone 15 Pro Max With Stunning Photos in the Desert](​ [Reuben Wu Shows the Power of the iPhone 15 Pro Max With Stunning Photos in the Desert] Photographer Reuben Wu is known for his fascinating photos that use LED lights and drones to create alienesque shapes in nighttime landscapes. This typically requires a large photography setup, but in Wu's second collaboration with Apple, he proves that the iPhone is a valid alternative to your typical DSLR. To celebrate the release of the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Painstakingly Recreates Ordinary Objects in Beautiful Porcelain]()​ [Artist Painstakingly Recreates Ordinary Objects in Beautiful Porcelain] Porcelain is usually associated with delicate, ornate objects from a more traditional era; but, in the hands of Brock DeBoer, it's a beautiful vehicle for the preservation of memory. The Los Angeles-based sculptor produces beautiful ceramic pieces inspired by common contemporary objects, such as a basketball or a lunch box, creating a highly contrasting marriage […] [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