My Modern Met - March 1 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Incredible Professional Finalists from the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards](​ [Incredible Professional Finalists from the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards] After announcing the National winners, the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards has released the finalists and shortlisted entries for this year's Professional competition. Now in its 17th year, the Professional division is known for its technical mastery and ability to produce original, striking narratives. This year is no exception, with the finalists and shortlist culled […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Professional Photographer Shares How to Photograph the Great North American Solar Eclipse Safely [Interview]]()​ [Professional Photographer Shares How to Photograph the Great North American Solar Eclipse Safely [Interview]] It's been seven years since anyone living in the United States had the opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse. But now, in less than two months, the big event is set to occur. On April 8, the Great North American Solar Eclipse will be viewable from most of the United States, as well as […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Conservationists Have Released 136 Juvenile Galápagos Tortoises Into the Wild]()​ [Conservationists Have Released 136 Juvenile Galápagos Tortoises Into the Wild] The Galápagos are known as one of the most incredible natural environments on Earth. Full of rich flora and fauna, conservationists are particularly interested in preserving the incredible species found there. Among the most famous are the giant tortoises which roam the islands. These sweet, slow-moving creatures come in 13 species indigenous to the island […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Hannah Waddingham’s 9-Year-Old Daughter Handmade a Clutch for Her SAG Awards Outfit](=)​ [Hannah Waddingham’s 9-Year-Old Daughter Handmade a Clutch for Her SAG Awards Outfit]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Entertainment Tonight (@entertainmenttonight) Award shows are a chance for celebrities to showcase their best red carpet looks. Their custom designer outfits have the power to shape popular fashion for years to follow, and they have certainly done so. But rather than following the trends, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Thought-Provoking Art Made With Ordinary White Sheets of Paper]()​ [Thought-Provoking Art Made With Ordinary White Sheets of Paper] For centuries, artists have been creating paper art in one way or another. Contemporary artists like Peter Callesen, however, have been pushing the envelope of what is possible with the material in new and inventive ways. By utilizing his colorful imagination and eye for detail, Callesen is able to transform ordinary sheets of white copy […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Weatherman Sneaks Heavy Metal Lyrics by Disturbed Into His Live TV Forecast]()​ [Weatherman Sneaks Heavy Metal Lyrics by Disturbed Into His Live TV Forecast]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Adam Krueger (@weatheradam) Weatherman Adam Krueger has won the hearts of music fans by cleverly inserting lyrics into his live TV forecasts. Working based on fan suggestions, he gets many requests from pop music fans. Recently, one of his latest attempts showed no genre […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Jon Stewart Pays Tearful Tribute to His Late Dog Dipper on ‘The Daily Show’](​ [Jon Stewart Pays Tearful Tribute to His Late Dog Dipper on ‘The Daily Show’]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por jon stewart daily (@jonstewartdaily) Comedian Jon Stewart recently returned to The Daily Show desk ahead of the 2024 election. But on Monday night, he finished his show with a heartbreaking update. Stewart revealed that his beloved dog, Dipper, had passed the day before the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch This Incredible Rock Climber Ascend “The Book of Hate” in Yosemite National Park](=)​ [Watch This Incredible Rock Climber Ascend “The Book of Hate” in Yosemite National Park]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Amity Warme (@amity.warme) Climbing is one of the most thrilling sports out there. When practiced in the big outdoors, athletes are at the mercy of nature, ascending mountains and big rocks by holding onto any spot they can. This has never stopped Amity Warme, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Uses Lego Blocks To Create Stunning Paintings That Almost Look Like The Real Thing](=)​ [Artist Uses Lego Blocks To Create Stunning Paintings That Almost Look Like The Real Thing] @mbrick_art LEGO ART #lego #brucespringsteen #theboss #foryou #pourtoi #rock #rockandroll #legoart #mbrickart #springsteen #brucespringsteentour2023 #brucespringsteentheestreetband #brucespringsteenfans #art #artistsoftiktok #viral @LEGO ♬ Born In The USA – Live – Bruce Springsteen How did you play with LEGOs when you were a kid? Did you use premade sets and instructions to create people and places from your […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Japanese Food Artist Reimagines Onigiri as an Adorable Cast of Characters](​ [Japanese Food Artist Reimagines Onigiri as an Adorable Cast of Characters] At its most basic, onigiri is a Japanese delicacy made of white rice wrapped in nori (seaweed). But for one food artist, it's a whole universe filled with creative possibilities. A chef known as Onigiri Gekijō (“Rice ball theater” in Japanese) transforms this reliable snack into adorable characters that are almost too cute to eat. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Striking Vertical Tattoos Capture Beauty of East Asian Culture Within a Tiny Space]()​ [Striking Vertical Tattoos Capture Beauty of East Asian Culture Within a Tiny Space] Tattoo artists are great at making the most out of tiny spaces, often creating intricate designs in a limited area. Korea-based artist Dami Nam, also known as Daldam, takes this challenge to the next level. Her small rectangular designs tell compelling stories about her costumers’ love for East Asian culture in a reduced stretch of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Isolated Antarctic Scientists Are Beginning To Develop Their Own Unique Accent](=)​ [Isolated Antarctic Scientists Are Beginning To Develop Their Own Unique Accent] Antarctica is a beautiful yet foreboding place. The only continent without permanent human populations, it boasts a number of scattered research stations which look more akin to Star Wars bases than real homes. For the researchers and support staff who spend months on the continent, the time can be both memorable and difficult, so far […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Dazzling Adobe Dress Looks Like It’s Shape-Shifting at New York Fashion Week Runway](​ [Dazzling Adobe Dress Looks Like It’s Shape-Shifting at New York Fashion Week Runway]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Adobe (@adobe) As technology has evolved, fashion has evolved with it, often combining the two disciplines in new and inventive ways. Recently, Adobe made history by partnering with fashion designer Christian Cowan to design an interactive dress that can instantly change designs. The dress […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Explore the Surface of Mars in 4K Resolution With Footage Captured by NASA’s Rovers](​ [Explore the Surface of Mars in 4K Resolution With Footage Captured by NASA’s Rovers] Space enthusiasts have long dreamed of exploring Mars. Today, we may be closer than ever to this dream coming true. One of the main goals of NASA's Artemis mission is to establish a permanent base on the Moon that will facilitate human missions to the Red Planet. With a little luck, this may happen in […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[This Trio of Abstract Painting Classes Will Transform You Into a Master of the Art](​ [This Trio of Abstract Painting Classes Will Transform You Into a Master of the Art] There is a long, rich history of abstract painting. From Jackson Pollock to Mark Rothko, many famous painters have expressed themselves through the abstract. And while it can seem intimidating to break away from the figurative, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you along the way. 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