My Modern Met - December 2 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Haunting Underwater Photos Show How Climate Change Impacts the South Pacific [Interview]]()​ [Haunting Underwater Photos Show How Climate Change Impacts the South Pacific [Interview]] For the third chapter of Nick Brandt‘s long-term project addressing climate change, the photographer traveled to the South Pacific to address the urgent issues surrounding rising sea levels. The result is SINK / RISE, an evocative set of underwater photographs featuring the young Fijians who will be most impacted by these rising waters. While the Pacific […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Epic Performance Animates JR’s Paris Opera Façade](​ [Epic Performance Animates JR’s Paris Opera Façade] In September, when JR transformed the façade of the Paris Opera House into a Platonic cave, it was only the first sign of what was to come. As promised, the French street artist continued his work, with Act II occurring in November. For this moment, the architecture of Act I dissolved, leaving behind a cavern […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Was Born in UK Zoo]()​ [Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Was Born in UK Zoo]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) Any animal birth at a zoo is cause for celebration, but one newborn also offers a glimmer of hope for its critically endangered species. On November 12, the Chester Zoo in the UK welcomed a baby eastern black rhino, which is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Conservator Restores 16th-Century Portrait of Isabella de’ Medici, the “Paris Hilton” of the Italian Renaissance](=)​ [Conservator Restores 16th-Century Portrait of Isabella de’ Medici, the “Paris Hilton” of the Italian Renaissance] Years ago, a painting of a young woman ended up at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The museum was not very impressed by the benign, uninspired face of the sitter, leading to the painting's eventual deaccession from the collection. Instead, it found its way into the collection of the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Best of 2023: Top 42 Photographs From Around the World](​ [Best of 2023: Top 42 Photographs From Around the World] Whenever it nears the end of a year, we feel compelled to take pause and reflect on the past 12 months. It’s almost instinctual, this desire to revisit current events and reassess them with fresh eyes. Almost nothing allows us to do this better than photography. The world is frozen in time within each photograph, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[These Playful Socks Inspired by Famous Musicians Will Put Some Pep in Your Step](​ [These Playful Socks Inspired by Famous Musicians Will Put Some Pep in Your Step] There's more to socks than plain block colors. Creative brand ChattyFeet makes footwear that's full of personality and style. Inspired by musicians and other artists, these whimsical socks will help you start each day on the right foot. The Michael Jack-Toes socks have a musical flair that is sure to get you dancing. At the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[25th Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational Celebrates Town’s Art Colony Heritage]()​ [25th Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational Celebrates Town’s Art Colony Heritage] Just as the Impressionist painters took their canvases outside to create art in nature, many painters today follow this tradition of working outdoors. Every year, the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational hosts selected artists to partake in a weeklong event that honors the California town's history as an art colony. For the 25th anniversary, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Pensive Figurative Sculptures Rendered in Gray Monochrome Are Lost in Deep Thought](=)​ [Pensive Figurative Sculptures Rendered in Gray Monochrome Are Lost in Deep Thought] When we think of famous sculptures, stark, white marble is usually what comes to mind. Even though many ancient sculptures were originally painted in vibrant hues, these pigments faded over time, and white sculptures become a fixture of Italian Renaissance art and beyond. Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck puts his own spin on sculptures […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[108-Year-Old Woman Credits Having “Dogs, Not Kids” as Her Secret to a Long Life](​ [108-Year-Old Woman Credits Having “Dogs, Not Kids” as Her Secret to a Long Life] Making it to a 100 years old is no easy feat, and as a society, we're lucky that those folks are still with us to share their stories and wisdom with us. But how does one make it that far? Some say it's exercise, others credit a healthy diet. But for Ada Daniel, who lived […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[20 Cartoon Drawing Ideas to Sketch Right Now]()​ [20 Cartoon Drawing Ideas to Sketch Right Now] A blank page can be daunting. Even when you're in a creative mood, it can be hard to narrow down what you want to start making. Fortunately, we've put together a helpful list of cartoon drawing ideas that are perfect for anyone wanting to fill in their sketchbook and explore a new style. Cartoons are […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Bird Photography Contest Celebrates the Unique Diversity of Australia’s Wildlife]()​ [Bird Photography Contest Celebrates the Unique Diversity of Australia’s Wildlife] Australia's unique birds are celebrated in the annual BirdLife Australia Photography Awards. Some of the country's best bird photographers submit their work for consideration each year, and the 2023 contest was no exception. Nine winners were singled out for their work, rising above more than 6,000 images that were submitted. The winning photos are both […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Beautiful Paper Quilled Portraits of a Diverse Population in a Hopeful Future](=)​ [Beautiful Paper Quilled Portraits of a Diverse Population in a Hopeful Future] Rather than rely on just one piece of paper, Yulia Brodskaya uses hundreds to create her unique portraits. The paper quilling artist has pioneered a unique style that involves rolling, shaping, and gluing colorful strips of paper to a canvas. These bundles form swirls, patterns, and facial features, which in turn gives these portraits a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[National Park Service’s Tweets Are So Funny That You’ll Learn About Nature Without Noticing](​ [National Park Service’s Tweets Are So Funny That You’ll Learn About Nature Without Noticing] Woke up early. There was no worm. pic.twitter.com/jW5GTQSfGT — National Park Service (@NatlParkService) November 27, 2023 Social media allows anyone to share their personality, but some accounts are unexpectedly hilarious. Thanks to savvy social media managers, there are some brands that have shown themselves to be quite entertaining and at times sassy. The latest to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[5,000 Pounds of E-Waste Used To Create Immersive Installation Championing the Right To Repair]()​ [5,000 Pounds of E-Waste Used To Create Immersive Installation Championing the Right To Repair] Artist Benjamin Von Wong is known for his innovative installations that spotlight important social and environmental issues. For his latest immersive installation, he focused on the serious issue of e-waste by transforming a space in Arcadia Earth’s Toronto Exhibit into an environment championing the Right to Repair movement. This movement calls on big tech companies […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[2023 World of Wearable Art Competition Celebrates Fashion, Theater, and Craftsmanship](=)​ [2023 World of Wearable Art Competition Celebrates Fashion, Theater, and Craftsmanship] Each year, the World of Wearable Art Show attracts talented designers from around the world to showcase their creative talents. Over a three-week competition in Wellington, New Zealand, artists are challenged to create a variety of stunning works centered around six chosen themes. While three of these—Aotearoa, Avant-Garde, and Open—repeat annually, 2023 featured an additional […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Photographer Chronicles the Enchanting Life of a Wild Red Fox for 8 Months](​ [Photographer Chronicles the Enchanting Life of a Wild Red Fox for 8 Months] The world of animals mostly goes unseen by people, except for the lucky few who know where to look or have built a relationship with wildlife. Hungarian photographer Milan Radisics was determined to capture foxes. Then, a chance encounter with a vixen living near his property led to a eight-month-long relationship, which Radisics documents in […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[25 Incredible Photos in the Running for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award]()​ [25 Incredible Photos in the Running for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award] The Natural History Museum, London has selected 25 images from the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest to compete for the People's Choice Award. From a polar bear napping on an iceberg to a young London fox making the most of a full bin, the unforgettable images explore the beauty of the natural world […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[LEGO Captures the Magic of the Orient Express in Highly Detailed 2,540-Piece Set](​ [LEGO Captures the Magic of the Orient Express in Highly Detailed 2,540-Piece Set] For many years, the Orient Express was a symbol of luxurious travel, connecting Europe with Istanbul. Known as a “rolling palace,” the train ran for the first time in 1883, and finally disappeared from timetables in 2009, having cut cities from its route over the last few decades. Now, in celebration of its 140th anniversary, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Portugal Ran on 100% Renewable Energy for Six Days in a Row](=)​ [Portugal Ran on 100% Renewable Energy for Six Days in a Row] Thanks to its unique geography, Portugal can truly benefit from renewable energy. It boasts over a thousand miles of coast, over 300 sunny days a year, and, when it's cloudy, it can get powerful winds. This convenient mixture resulted in Portugal running on 100% renewable energy for six days in a row, painting a hopeful […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Hundreds of Glowing Spheres Light Up Immersive Installation in Japan]()​ [Hundreds of Glowing Spheres Light Up Immersive Installation in Japan] Walking into one of teamLab‘s exhibitions is like entering another world. The international art collective recently unveiled three new installations, all of which explore the mesmerizing effects of light and color. Titled Bubble Universe: Physical Light, Bubbles of Light, Wobbling light, and Environmental Light; Flowers and People – Megalith Crystal Formation; and Black Waves – […] [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