My Modern Met - December 21 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[JWST Releases Photo of a Bright Ringed Uranus in Time for the Holidays]()​ [JWST Releases Photo of a Bright Ringed Uranus in Time for the Holidays] Once again, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) brings the wonders of space closer to our eyes with a detailed look at Uranus. The new image, which captures the inner and outer rings of the ice giant, was released just before the holidays. Rather than the solid blue planet we normally associate with Uranus, this […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Fiery Photos of Iceland’s Volcano Eruption Show a Surreal Display of Lava and Smoke](=)​ [Fiery Photos of Iceland’s Volcano Eruption Show a Surreal Display of Lava and Smoke] On Monday, December 18, a volcano erupted on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula. While it currently doesn't pose a threat to life, the eruption was larger than scientists had predicted. The pictures taken by authorities and photojournalists depict lava fountains reaching up to 98 feet high, as the glow from the eruption lights up the sky in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[My Modern Met Is Searching for Contributing Writers]()​ [My Modern Met Is Searching for Contributing Writers] If you've been a fan of My Modern Met and want to go from a casual reader to an actual contributor, guess what, you're in luck. We're now hiring! It's an exciting time for us here as we continue to expand our business. We're looking for applicants who are web-savvy, love all things creative, and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Winners of the 2023 International Landscape Photographer of the Year Contest](=)​ [Winners of the 2023 International Landscape Photographer of the Year Contest] Australian photographer Tony Hewitt and Canadian photographer Blake Randall won the top prizes at the 2023 International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest. Hewitt was named Landscape Photographer of the Year for his impressive portfolio, while Blake's single image of birch trees casting a reflection in the water was deemed the most impressive photo of […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Lights Up Building Façade With Mural of a Girl With Candles](=)​ [Artist Lights Up Building Façade With Mural of a Girl With Candles] Street art has a way of surprising us all. Turn the corner down one street and you may stumble across a work of art that will change your perspective of the city. In Sheffield, England, there is a new mural brightening up a certain building façade with its thoughtful atmosphere. UK-based artist Elle Koziupa worked […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[New LEGO Set Recreates Iconic Polaroid Land Camera With Functional Features]()​ [New LEGO Set Recreates Iconic Polaroid Land Camera With Functional Features] There are few cameras as iconic as a Polaroid. Snapping a photo and receiving the physical copy in moments is a special experience that is hard to replace. Now, photography lovers can recreate this vintage model through LEGO and fall in love with the camera all over again. By putting together the bricks of this […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Book Reveals Hundreds of Frida Kahlo’s Fascinating Personal Photography Collection](​ [Book Reveals Hundreds of Frida Kahlo’s Fascinating Personal Photography Collection] Frida Kahlo was not only a great painter, but she was also a collector. When she died, much of this collection was placed into storage after certain objects were selected for display in her home-turned-museum, La Casa Azul. This included over 6,000 photographs that show Kahlo's interests, tastes, and the people she held most dear. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Oprah Winfrey Is Honored With a Painting Permanently at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery](​ [Oprah Winfrey Is Honored With a Painting Permanently at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por National Portrait Gallery USA (@smithsoniannpg) Trailblazing Americans have their likeness hanging on the walls of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. The latest to join the company of presidents, entertainers, and athletes with a brand new portrait is Oprah Winfrey. The entrepreneur and TV personality […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[People Are Buying This Dr. Pepper Candle That Smells Just Like the Fan-Favorite Soft Drink](​ [People Are Buying This Dr. Pepper Candle That Smells Just Like the Fan-Favorite Soft Drink]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Vineyard Candle Co (@vineyardcandleco) Ever since its creation in the 19th century, Dr. Pepper has been among the most popular sodas out there. While its fans have celebrated their love for the soft drink with a wide array of merch, from t-shirts to flavored […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Lenticular Photo Installation Shows the Past and the Present of a NYC Street Corner in a Single Frame](=)​ [Lenticular Photo Installation Shows the Past and the Present of a NYC Street Corner in a Single Frame]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por @nkmann5 New York City has long been a bustling city—a characteristic that transcends its financial hubs and runs through all of its neighborhoods. In a tribute to its robust history, multimedia artist Adrian Sas partnered with the New York City Department of Parks and […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Stunning Sculptures Inspired by Grenada’s Carnival Characters Are Added to Underwater Installation](​ [Stunning Sculptures Inspired by Grenada’s Carnival Characters Are Added to Underwater Installation] In 2006, British artist Jason deCaires Taylor founded The Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park, a unique display of art that is submerged off the coast of Grenada. Recently, the underwater garden welcomed 27 new sculptures by Taylor and four by local artists, all of which are inspired by Grenada's annual Spicemas carnival. This new collection is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[These Creative Classes Make the Perfect Last-Minute Gift Thanks to Gift Certificates](=)​ [These Creative Classes Make the Perfect Last-Minute Gift Thanks to Gift Certificates] Gift-giving can be really tricky. If you haven’t been told explicit instructions on what someone wants, you’re making an educated guess. Or, if you aren't the best at shopping in advance, you may find yourself scrambling for a gift. That’s where gift certificates come in handy. Not only do they provide someone with the choice […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Baby Blown Away in a Tornado Is Found Safe and Sound in a “Little Tree Cradle”](​ [Baby Blown Away in a Tornado Is Found Safe and Sound in a “Little Tree Cradle”] Even when all hope seems lost, miracles can still happen. Just ask the Moore family, whose 4-month-old baby Lord survived a tornado in extraordinary circumstances. The baby was inside his bassinet when a tornado ripped through the roof of his parents' mobile home in Tennessee, picking up the child. Despite the terrifying scene, Lord was […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[95-Year-Old World War II Veteran Teaches History He Lived Through]()​ [95-Year-Old World War II Veteran Teaches History He Lived Through] Not many history teachers have first-hand experience of their subject matter. However, one educator in Southern California is able to share his stories from living through the Great Depression, offering a personal perspective on many events that we are accustomed to only reading about. Gene Arnold is a 95-year-old World War II veteran who turned […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Buildings Around the World Reimagined With Vibrant Floral Designs](​ [Buildings Around the World Reimagined With Vibrant Floral Designs] Have you ever imagined your dream house? For some, it may include a white picket fence and a garden, while others may imagine a dashing townhouse. French-born and Berkley-based artist Audrey Smit puts her own spin on urban spaces in an ongoing project called Paint the World. This playful series imagines buildings covered in Smit's […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Undulating Masterpiece in Prague](=)​ [Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Undulating Masterpiece in Prague] The creative minds at Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have revealed their newest design, located in the city of Prague. The Masaryčka building is a new, contemporary addition to the Czech capital that integrates with the modernization of the historic Masaryk Railway Station. Rising up like a bronzed razor blade, Masaryčka provides access to new civic […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Independent Photographer Magazine Awards Best Landscape Imagery](​ [Independent Photographer Magazine Awards Best Landscape Imagery] Photos of sweeping scenic landscapes from all corners of the earth were entered into The Independent Photographer‘s Landscape Photography Awards and the winners of the November 2023 contest have just been announced. Judged by renowned National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson, the winners and finalists are a beautiful look at the natural world. Photographer Phillip Glombik […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Peaceful Paintings of People and Landscapes Using a Grid of Colorful Squares](​ [Peaceful Paintings of People and Landscapes Using a Grid of Colorful Squares] Many painters use a grid to transfer drawings to the canvas. Rather than hide this artistic tool, Stelios Pupet takes it a step further. The Greek artist uses grids to construct both figures and landscapes with squares of different hues, highlighting how color can create forms. While this system appears organized, Pupet says that he […] [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