My Modern Met - February 23 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Which Famous Inventor Are You? Discover Your Visionary Alter Ego [Quiz]](​ [Which Famous Inventor Are You? Discover Your Visionary Alter Ego [Quiz]] Do you like experimenting with technology or tinkering with gadgets to help make life a little better? Then this might be the quiz for you. This week, we're looking at five famous inventors and seeing how they match with your personality. So get ready to find out if you're more a Thomas Edison or a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch The Beatles Music Video Made of 1,300 Oil Paintings]()​ [Watch The Beatles Music Video Made of 1,300 Oil Paintings] Over half a century after they released their final album, The Beatles continue to earn accolades. At the 2024 Grammy Awards, the Fab Four picked up the trophy for Best Music Video, for the song “I'm Only Sleeping.” To mark the release of the remastered version of their daring 1966 album Revolver, visual artist Em […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Inspiring National Winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards]()​ [Inspiring National Winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards] Over 395,000 images from over 220 countries and territories were submitted to the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards. This year, 59 of those countries participated in the National & Regional Awards, which is set up to spotlight local photography talent. From exceptional landscape photography to charming portraits, the 2024 National & Regional winners certainly prove […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Giant Capybara Surprises Guinea Pigs by Jumping in Their Enclosure To Mingle With Them](​ [Giant Capybara Surprises Guinea Pigs by Jumping in Their Enclosure To Mingle With Them] @hicapybara Capy vs Guinea Pigs ☺️☺️ #fyp #capybaratiktok #capybara #animals #wildlife #funny #animallover #pet #petsoftiktok ♬ Capybara Song – Capybara Zen Some animals tend to underestimate their size, many times with adorable results. Dog owners know this one all too well—a puppy that once fit on your lap is now a big dog that can […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist’s Masterful Use of White Paint Brilliantly Captures Animals Emerging From Shadows in Low Light](​ [Artist’s Masterful Use of White Paint Brilliantly Captures Animals Emerging From Shadows in Low Light]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Lucy Joyce (@mrsjoycedraws) The intricacies of an animal's face, body, and coat make it the perfect challenge for hyperrealistic artists. A creature like a bull, which can be completely covered in black fur, can be uniquely complicated. Luckily, painter Lucy Joyce, who was commissioned […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Upcycles Scrap Metal Into a Majestic Menagerie of Animal Sculptures](=)​ [Artist Upcycles Scrap Metal Into a Majestic Menagerie of Animal Sculptures] Sculptor Jordan Sprigg‘s animal creations look like they come directly out of the pages of a steampunk novel. For the past 10 years, the Australian artist has been using scrap metal to create stunning animal sculptures. From a pair of dragonflies lounging on a river reed to a fearsome 20-foot-long dinosaur, Sprigg's creativity knows no […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Yoko Ono Invites Visitors To Participate in Immersive Exhibit at Tate Modern](=)​ [Yoko Ono Invites Visitors To Participate in Immersive Exhibit at Tate Modern] A new exhibition at London's Tate Modern celebrates Yoko Ono's trailblazing work as a conceptual and performance artist. YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND is the largest exhibit in the UK to examine her work by celebrating key moments in her career. Over 200 works by Ono are on display, including participatory pieces, films, installations, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Incredible Winners of 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest](​ [Incredible Winners of 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest] A haunting photo of a free diver coming upon the skeletal remains of a whale earned Sweden's Alex Dawson the title of 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year. This stark reminder of the effects of whaling beat out over 6,500 images taken by underwater photographers around the world to earn the top prize. “Photographed in […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Ancient Roman Scroll Burned by Mount Vesuvius Eruption Is Now Readable Thanks To AI]()​ [Ancient Roman Scroll Burned by Mount Vesuvius Eruption Is Now Readable Thanks To AI] Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year 79 CE. Lava coursed down the slopes while ash erupted into the sky, blanketing the nearby region in a veil of scorching death. Civilians in Pompeii were drowned in the ash, their bodies found many centuries later as cavities in the calcified layers of ash that preserved their crouched […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Stunning Patterned Paintings Actually Have Hidden Faces Within Them](=)​ [Stunning Patterned Paintings Actually Have Hidden Faces Within Them] At first glance, it would be easy to mistake Lee Wagstaff’s work for abstract, geometric paintings. But upon closer inspection—or in this case, farther inspection—it becomes clear that each of his oil paintings features a portrait of a human face staring back at the viewer. Remarkably, the portrait remains hidden until the viewer either squints […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Adorable Portraits of Senior Dogs Still Full of Adorable Personality](​ [Adorable Portraits of Senior Dogs Still Full of Adorable Personality] Australian pet photographer Belinda Richards of Frog Dog Studios is known for her ability to highlight the soul of her furry subjects. The results are images that become cherished keepsakes of these animals' owners. This is particularly true of the senior dogs that Richards photographs, many of whom have been in their family's lives for […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Japanese Sculptor Carves Groceries Into Brilliant Edible Sculptures](​ [Japanese Sculptor Carves Groceries Into Brilliant Edible Sculptures] Every culture has its own history of traditional arts. Mukimono is the Japanese tradition of carving fruit and vegetables into elaborate garnishes. Throughout the years, we've followed along as Takehiro Kishimoto—also known as Gaku—has mastered this craft. His Instagram feed is filled with incredible photos and videos of the fish, dragons, and birds he crafts […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[2024 Burning Man Temple Design Brings a Message of Unity and Hope to the Playa]()​ [2024 Burning Man Temple Design Brings a Message of Unity and Hope to the Playa] This year's Burning Man Festival is on the horizon, and the organization has just revealed the design for 2024's Black Rock City Temple. As the centerpiece of the festival, taking the lead on the design is an enormous honor. Caroline Ghosn, also known as Glitter Kitty, is taking the helm on this year's design, which […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Dreamy Santa Monica Pier Photos Look Like They’re From a Wes Anderson Film](​ [Dreamy Santa Monica Pier Photos Look Like They’re From a Wes Anderson Film] Santa Monica Pier is a favorite spot amongst both tourists and locals to Southern California. The colors of the beach, the food stands, the Pacific Pier amusement park make for a uniquely quirky mix that can only be found there. French photographer Helene Havard, who visits the area often, set out to capture the vibrancy […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Japanese Artist Hand-Carves Fallen Leaves Into Charming Storybook Scenes](​ [Japanese Artist Hand-Carves Fallen Leaves Into Charming Storybook Scenes]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by りーあんの葉切り絵 – Riane Leafworks (@leaf_peace_tokyo) The work that artist Riane Leafworks posts on her Instagram is truly fantastical. Her brilliant nature art, which primarily features a diverse and adorable cast of woodland creatures, is reminiscent of classic children's book illustrations. Instead of using pen […] [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