My Modern Met - December 24 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[These Are the Logos Used by Tourism Boards in Each U.S. State and Around the World]()​ [These Are the Logos Used by Tourism Boards in Each U.S. State and Around the World] Places big and small have one thing in common—they all rely on tourism to boost their economies. And much like companies, they also need an alluring logo that both inspires new customers (or travelers) and represents what's best about their area. Have you ever seen the logo for the place you live in? Maybe it's […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[10 Lebanese Designers Reimagine Wax Into Sculptural Candles for a Good Cause](​ [10 Lebanese Designers Reimagine Wax Into Sculptural Candles for a Good Cause] Lebanese non-profit House of Today has released a limited edition collection of candles which spotlight the creative possibilities of wax. Titled The Candle Project, it was made in collaboration with 10 local designers, each of whom paid tribute to different values and icons of Lebanese culture and landscapes through their work. The candles were then […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[37 of the Most Famous Artworks in History That Every Art History Buff Should Know]()​ [37 of the Most Famous Artworks in History That Every Art History Buff Should Know] Throughout history, there have been certain pieces of art that stand above the rest. Whether that's due to the incredible skill the artist used to create it or because of the significant culture or historical moment captured, there is no denying that some famous artworks have made an indelible mark on history. We've reached into […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Photographer Travels Europe to Document Incredible Starling Murmurations](=)​ [Photographer Travels Europe to Document Incredible Starling Murmurations] After spending several years photographing starling murmurations in his native Denmark, photographer Søren Solkær has spread his wings and traveled across Europe to document the phenomenon. The migration routes of these passerines brought Solkær from Ireland and England to the Netherlands and Italy, where he photographed their incredible formations in the sky. The result is Starling, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Elephants Have Been Found to Give Each Other Names in the Form of Rumbling Sounds](​ [Elephants Have Been Found to Give Each Other Names in the Form of Rumbling Sounds] For humans, naming animals comes almost naturally. It may be done either out of a need to organize them and give them a sort of identifier, or simply out of endearment. But it turns out that an animal species has been found to assign names to one another—a breakthrough find in the field of zoology. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Embrace Your Wild Side With These Temporary Tattoos of Dogs and Cats](​ [Embrace Your Wild Side With These Temporary Tattoos of Dogs and Cats] Whether you're a dog person, a cat person, or just someone who loves animals, Tattly makes temporary tattoos that will bring out your wild side. Each of these sets is made in collaboration with an artist or studio, featuring illustrative designs that let you experience having a tattoo without the longterm commitment. The Dog Pack […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[People Are Taking Hilariously Awkward Holiday Portraits at JCPenney](​ [People Are Taking Hilariously Awkward Holiday Portraits at JCPenney] @giovanamaldo We laughed so much #fyp #awkward #photoshoot #jcpenneyphotoshoot #popular ♬ Just the Two of Us – Grover Washington, Jr. There are many traditions surrounding the holidays. For those who celebrate Christmas, putting up a tree and decorating the house are two of the most festive events. This season is also a popular time for […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch a Group of Dolphins Swimming in Bioluminescent Waters off the Coast of California]()​ [Watch a Group of Dolphins Swimming in Bioluminescent Waters off the Coast of California] Marine bioluminescence enhances beautiful nature scenes with its blue glow. And while it has mostly been photographed as a blue light that sways with the waves, it is natural phenomenon that also moves along with the creatures that call the ocean home. A video by Newport Coastal Adventure shows a group of dolphins in bioluminescent […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Vivian Maier’s Street Photography Coming to New York for Comprehensive Exhibition](​ [Vivian Maier’s Street Photography Coming to New York for Comprehensive Exhibition] In spring 2024, Vivian Maier will get her first exhibition in the United States. The late street photographer rose to acclaim posthumously when her vast archive of images was discovered in a storage unit and made public, and now her vision of post-war America is coming to New York City thanks to Fotografiska. The organization […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Sun Erupts With the Largest Solar Flares Seen in Years]()​ [Sun Erupts With the Largest Solar Flares Seen in Years] NASA watches the universe and reports back on the amazing phenomena it witnesses with its incredible array of telescopes, cameras, and sensors. On December 14, 2023, NASA captured something spectacular and beautiful from their Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). SDO is part of NASA's Living With a Star (LWS) Program. The craft studies the Sun's magnetic […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Modern Artist Imagines His Own Art Exhibition Within a Painting]()​ [Modern Artist Imagines His Own Art Exhibition Within a Painting] With bold, black lines and blocks of color, Justin Bunting‘s paintings are extremely striking. Similar to the abstract works of Pablo Picasso, they reimagine everyday scenes with a new perspective and sense of dynamism. One of Bunting's most recently completed pieces depicts an art exhibition attended by numerous quirky visitors. “Since galleries won’t hang my […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Take the 2023 Pop Culture Quiz & Test Your Entertainment Knowledge [Quiz]]()​ [Take the 2023 Pop Culture Quiz & Test Your Entertainment Knowledge [Quiz]] The countdown to the end of the year is on, and for the last quiz of 2023, we thought we'd look back at the year in entertainment. This fun trivia quiz is based on some of the biggest stories in entertainment that we've covered on My Modern Met. Covering film, music, television, and celebrity news, […] [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