My Modern Met - February 1 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Paul McCartney’s Photos Documenting the Beatles’ Rise to Stardom Coming to the Brooklyn Museum](=)​ [Paul McCartney’s Photos Documenting the Beatles’ Rise to Stardom Coming to the Brooklyn Museum] After debuting last year at London's National Portrait Gallery, Paul McCartney's unseen photos of The Beatles as they became international icons will be shown in New York. Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm takes us into the frenzy that was Beatlemania as the Fab Four toured six cities and touched down in America […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[AI Used to Help Families Forge “New Moments” With Lost Loved Ones]()​ [AI Used to Help Families Forge “New Moments” With Lost Loved Ones] Photographer and lawyer Alper Yesiltas has been an early adopter of AI, using the technology to see how he can manipulate existing imagery. One of his series, As If Nothing Happened, generated images of deceased celebrities to see how they would have aged if they were still alive. After the success of his work, Yesiltas began […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[X-Ray Scans Reveal Hidden Portrait of the Young Charles II Behind the Older King](​ [X-Ray Scans Reveal Hidden Portrait of the Young Charles II Behind the Older King] Thanks to modern technology, we’re able to uncover hidden images within historic works of art. One recent discovery comes from a 17th-century portrait of a royal. The Hapsburgs ruled early modern Europe. For almost seven centuries, members of the clan intermarried and ruled across Europe. From Hungary to Portugal and Germany, their power rose and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[These Adorable Korean Cat Puddings Are Taking the Internet by Storm, One Wiggle at a Time](​ [These Adorable Korean Cat Puddings Are Taking the Internet by Storm, One Wiggle at a Time]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por 東京グルメ【公式】 (@tokyogourmet3) Few things bring as much joy as cute critters and sweet treats. Now, the latest food trend has mixed them together in an adorable dessert to die for. The Korean Cat Pudding, or punyangi, is a wobbly, kitty-shaped milk pudding—complete with tiny […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Glorious Explosions of Color Capture the Beautiful Symphony of Nature in Oil Paintings]()​ [Glorious Explosions of Color Capture the Beautiful Symphony of Nature in Oil Paintings] In the late 19th century, Impressionism blossomed under the talents of Claude Monet and Pierre Auguste-Renoir. Since then, it has inspired many variations and successors, including the Open-Impressionist style. Led by artist Erin Hanson, this modern adaptation relies on impasto paint strokes without layering. She demonstrates the beauty of this style by rendering a variety […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Amazing Winners of the 2023 Drone Photo Awards Give a Fresh Perspective on the World](=)​ [Amazing Winners of the 2023 Drone Photo Awards Give a Fresh Perspective on the World] The winners of the 2023 Drone Photo Awards give fresh perspectives on the world around us. The international aerial photo competition was won by Israeli photographer Or Adar. His Photo of the Year depicts a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to overhaul the court system. The strategically placed protest banners and swarms […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[World’s First IVF Rhino Pregnancy Might Save the Northern White Rhinoceros Species](=)​ [World’s First IVF Rhino Pregnancy Might Save the Northern White Rhinoceros Species]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by National Geographic (@natgeo) Humankind has pushed the northern white rhinoceros to the brink of extinction. Critically endangered, only two individual females are currently alive. In nature, this would be the end. The species would become a thing of the past, lost to time and […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Beyoncé Creates Unforgettable Memory for Young Blind Fan at One of Her Concerts](=)​ [Beyoncé Creates Unforgettable Memory for Young Blind Fan at One of Her Concerts] Everyone deserves a chance to have a great time at a concert. And while there has been great progress in making everyone—able-bodied or otherwise—feel included, from ADA seating and accessible arenas to ASL interpreters at concerts, some performers go the extra mile for their fans. One megastar that has proven to go above and beyond […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Mysterious Telegraphic Message Found in Hidden Pocket of Silk Dress From 1888 Is Finally Solved](​ [Mysterious Telegraphic Message Found in Hidden Pocket of Silk Dress From 1888 Is Finally Solved] When Sara Rivers Cofield picked up a vintage 19th-century dress in 2014, she didn't expect to find a mystery along with it. The curator and archaeologist purchased what looked like an ordinary bronze silk bustle dress from 1888 that was in extremely great condition. However, after she was able to inspect the complex garment, she […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Unique Pokémon Exhibit Made With Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Craft Techniques](​ [Unique Pokémon Exhibit Made With Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Craft Techniques] Since its debut in 1996, Pokémon has become a fixture of pop culture. Even if you don't watch anime, play video games, or collect cards, you have likely come across the recognizable creatures that have made the franchise so beloved. An exhibition at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles reimagines some of the animated characters by merging […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[These Supplies Will Help You Ace Our Acrylic Painting Masterclass](=)​ [These Supplies Will Help You Ace Our Acrylic Painting Masterclass] Perfecting your artistic techniques isn't easy, but thankfully some skilled artists are willing to share their knowledge to help you up your game. This includes Luiza Niechoda, who is known for her contemporary pixelated landscape paintings. Niechoda teaches My Modern Met Academy's Acrylic Painting Masterclass. In it, she shows students several tools and techniques that […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Woman on Airplane Quickly Crochets Beanie for Baby Watching Her Needlework During Flight]()​ [Woman on Airplane Quickly Crochets Beanie for Baby Watching Her Needlework During Flight]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Meegan Rubin (@crochetobey) What do you do on a long flight? Some people watch movies, others listen to music or play mobile games, and many opt to take a nap. For craft enthusiast Meegan Rubin, a flight home gave her the perfect opportunity to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Aerial Photographer Waits Three Years for Epic Photo of Jet Flying Over the Rose Bowl]()​ [Aerial Photographer Waits Three Years for Epic Photo of Jet Flying Over the Rose Bowl] When photographer Tyler Leipprandt saw a photo of a B2 Bomber flying over the Rose Bowl, it instantly became part of his bucket list to capture an image of it. It took three years, but luckily, Leipprandt saw his dream come true during the 2024 Rose Bowl. As the owner of Michigan Sky Media, Leipprandt […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[400-Megapixel Photo of the Sun Made From 100,000 Photos]()​ [400-Megapixel Photo of the Sun Made From 100,000 Photos] Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has outdone himself with his 400-megapixel image of the Sun. Comprised of over 100,000 individual photos, it's McCarthy's highest-resolution photo of this celestial body. It only took McCarthy 30 minutes to capture the individual shots after shooting 80 frames per second. From there, it was all about processing the frames to put […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Ballet Dancers Pair up With Shelter Dogs and Cats To Help Them Get Adopted](​ [Ballet Dancers Pair up With Shelter Dogs and Cats To Help Them Get Adopted] With so many dogs and cats in need of a loving home, photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich do their part to make them feel loved. For the sixth year in a row, their studio Dancers & Dogs paired animals from the Stray Rescue of St. Louis with professional dancers from Saint Louis Ballet in […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Rock Climbers’ Pinch Hold Mugs Designed To Challenge You and Strengthen Your Grip](​ [Rock Climbers’ Pinch Hold Mugs Designed To Challenge You and Strengthen Your Grip] For centuries, mugs have looked largely the same across continents and cultures. The traditional design includes a body for your drink of choice and a curved handle to hold the cup. But for coffee drinkers craving a change or avid rock climbers looking to strengthen their grip, the Pinch Hold Mug may be a welcome […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Foodie Creates Adorable Animal-Shaped Food Art That’s Almost Too Cute To Eat]()​ [Foodie Creates Adorable Animal-Shaped Food Art That’s Almost Too Cute To Eat]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by 시바테이블 (@sibatable) As children, we’re told not to play with our food; but as adults, we make the rules. And if food artists around the world have taught us anything, playing with your food can lead to adorable, edible results. One Korean artist named […] [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