My Modern Met - December 5 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Macaulay Culkin Reunites With ‘Home Alone’ Co-Star Catherine O’Hara at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony](​ [Macaulay Culkin Reunites With ‘Home Alone’ Co-Star Catherine O’Hara at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony] The Home Alone movies, starring Macaulay Culkin, are iconic holiday films. And as fun as Kevin McCallister's shenanigans are, nothing beats the sweet reunions between the boy and his desperate mother, played by Catherine O'Hara, at the end. Now, the two actors recently reunited at Culkin's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony, having an encounter […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Psychedelic Rainbow Carpets Made of Long Swatches of Color Woven Together](​ [Psychedelic Rainbow Carpets Made of Long Swatches of Color Woven Together] Rather than searching for a rainbow in the sky, you can find one on the floor. American artist Ken Kelleher crafts exquisite sculptural carpets made up of numerous strips of vibrant color. Rather than follow a traditional rectangular or oval design, these rugs melt into seemingly random organic shapes, bringing whimsy and playfulness wherever they […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Stars Align for Photographer in this Rare Photo of an Aurora, STEVE, and the Milky Way]()​ [Stars Align for Photographer in this Rare Photo of an Aurora, STEVE, and the Milky Way] When British photographer Stephen Pemberton heard reports that the Aurora borealis would be visible in his area, he quickly gathered his camera equipment and headed out the door. He made his way to his favorite location in Northumberland—the Howick Bath House. Free from light pollution, the structure makes for an interesting setting. Once he arrived, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Best of 2023: Top 10 Art Installations Featured on My Modern Met]()​ [Best of 2023: Top 10 Art Installations Featured on My Modern Met] From incredible, immersive videos to thought-provoking sculptures, the year in art installations was certainly thrilling. In fact, 2023 proved that we've moved upward and onward, with several important installations finally emerging after long delays caused by the pandemic. With exciting openings like the Las Vegas Sphere, the contemporary art world had plenty to be excited […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Breathtaking Timelapse Captures How the Sun Looks During Intense Solar Storms](=)​ [Breathtaking Timelapse Captures How the Sun Looks During Intense Solar Storms]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Miguel Claro Astrophotography (@miguel_claro) Solar storms are one of the most fascinating astronomical events. These magnetic eruptions remind us that the surface of our sun is anything but static. It is also thanks to this phenomenon that we get to experience the Northern Lights. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Kenya Celebrates Its First National Tree Planting Holiday by Planting 100 Million Seedlings](=)​ [Kenya Celebrates Its First National Tree Planting Holiday by Planting 100 Million Seedlings] While small actions can help fight global warming, the best efforts are those coordinated on a larger scale with support from the government. A great example of this has taken place in Kenya, where they just celebrated their first National Tree Planting Day on November 13. Like the name suggests, this special holiday aimed to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Vibrant Mixed-Media Collages Give a Fresh Perspective on African American Ancestry](​ [Vibrant Mixed-Media Collages Give a Fresh Perspective on African American Ancestry] Artist Stan Squirewell creates richly layered identities and fleshed-out characters in his incredible mixed media collages. After finding an image of his great-great-great grandfather during the Civil War, he was inspired to focus his art on imagery of Black people and people of color as a way to shed light on the diverse narratives of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[100+ Photographers Contribute Their Work To Raise Funds for 13 Orphaned Elephants]()​ [100+ Photographers Contribute Their Work To Raise Funds for 13 Orphaned Elephants] Wildlife photographers capture poignant stories of survival and hope with their cameras. While their labor brings visibility to the issues animals face, over 100 photographers have taken their efforts to the next level. Vital Impacts, a non-profit dedicated to boosting environmental art and photography, is launching a fundraising fine art print sale in support of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Bird Landing on Bride’s Head Wins 2023 International Wedding Photographer of the Year Contest](=)​ [Bird Landing on Bride’s Head Wins 2023 International Wedding Photographer of the Year Contest] A small bird coming in for a crash landing helped win Tara Lilly the title of International Wedding Photographer of the Year. The Canadian wedding photographer beat out over 300 of her peers to rise to the top of the competition. The precious image of a whiskey jack landing on the head of a bride […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Watch Jon Batiste “Break Musical Barriers” by Playing Beethoven’s ‘Fur Elise’ as Blues and Gospel Music]()​ [Watch Jon Batiste “Break Musical Barriers” by Playing Beethoven’s ‘Fur Elise’ as Blues and Gospel Music] Classical music sometimes seems worlds away from more contemporary genres. And yet, it is all connected. Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste is keenly aware of this, having received training in both classical and jazz training, as well as having experimented with pop and rock in his latest albums. 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