My Modern Met - March 13 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Photo Contest Winners Celebrates Photography’s Ability To Create Compelling Visual Stories]()​ [Photo Contest Winners Celebrates Photography’s Ability To Create Compelling Visual Stories] Thanks to its monthly photo contests, The Independent Photographer helps talented creatives showcase their work to the world. Their most recent competition, Visual Story, recognized photographers who are able to use their work to create a strong narrative. Judged by Nairobi-based photographer Nichole Sobecki, who contributes to Everyday Africa and is regularly published in National Geographic, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Clever Social Media Account Matches Top Sport Moments of 2024 So Far With Works of Art](=)​ [Clever Social Media Account Matches Top Sport Moments of 2024 So Far With Works of Art] Madonna and Child, by Sassoferrato, 17th century, by @brilewerke pic.twitter.com/5jrpS0auEo — ArtButMakeItSports (@ArtButSports) March 10, 2024 We may be less than 100 days into 2024, but the world of sports has already seen some things that are going straight into the history books. And all the while, an art lover with a keen eye continues […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Watch as Robert Downey Jr. Wins His First Oscar and Thanks His “Terrible Childhood”](=)​ [Watch as Robert Downey Jr. Wins His First Oscar and Thanks His “Terrible Childhood”] From Pedro Pascal's confession of being “a little drunk” at the SAG Awards to Emma Stone pointing out the broken zipper on her dress while accepting her Oscar, the 2024 awards season has been filled with hilariously candid speeches. And after Robert Downey Jr. won his first Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[USPS Unveils Ansel Adams Stamp Collection Featuring Icon’s Beautiful Landscape Photography](​ [USPS Unveils Ansel Adams Stamp Collection Featuring Icon’s Beautiful Landscape Photography] Photographer Ansel Adams thrived at capturing the majestic beauty of American landscapes. By working in black and white, he developed a unique visual language that conveyed both the details of the environment and the feelings of awe they sparked in him. As a tribute to his work behind the lens, the USPS will release a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[World’s First Museum for Video Game Art Will Open in Japan](=)​ [World’s First Museum for Video Game Art Will Open in Japan] Much like movies, video games are also the brainchild of artists, from character design to the soundtrack. In an effort to pay tribute to the art of video games, Japanese developer Daiwa House has just broken ground on a Game Art Museum, slated to open in the summer of 2027. Located in Yokohama, this state-of-the-art […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[21 Winners and Finalists of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition](​ [21 Winners and Finalists of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition] The 2024 Sony World Photography Awards continues to announce the winners of its various competitions, including the 10 category winners of the Open Competition. This division honors the best single images from 2023 across 10 different categories and is a beautiful glimpse at the photography talent that lives all around the world. From Michelle Sank‘s […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Here’s Why Many Celebrities Wore Red Pins to the 2024 Oscars](=)​ [Here’s Why Many Celebrities Wore Red Pins to the 2024 Oscars] I missed the #Oscars2024 This is how some of the artists' community members done in solidarity with people of #Gaza (on first day of #Ramadan , they spent five months of forcibly fasting).#Artists4Ceasefire #Oscars pic.twitter.com/IaH5T0FCwY — Fadi Al-Qadi (@fqadi) March 11, 2024 On Oscar night, aside from celebrating the winners, most people are eyeing the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Striking Celebrity Portraits Captured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2024](​ [Striking Celebrity Portraits Captured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2024]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Sean Hayes (@seanhayes) For Hollywood A-listers, the Academy Awards ceremony is a glamorous event, but the night isn't over once the ceremony concludes. It's just the first part of their evening. Many of the Oscar attendees switch into yet another dazzling outfit and dance […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Hidden Cézanne Mural Discovered in the Walls of the Post-Impressionist Artist’s Family Home](=)​ [Hidden Cézanne Mural Discovered in the Walls of the Post-Impressionist Artist’s Family Home] When Paul Cézanne was a young man, his father purchased a mansion in the French town of Aix-en-Provence. And, as any artist is apt to do, Cézanne took it upon himself to decorate the walls with his art. While it was thought that all of his oil paintings, watercolors, and murals in the home, known […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[RIP Akira Toriyama: Commemorating the Beloved Creator of the ‘Dragon Ball’ Series](=)​ [RIP Akira Toriyama: Commemorating the Beloved Creator of the ‘Dragon Ball’ Series]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Goku (@goku.ig) Akira Toriyama, the creator of the Dragon Ball manga, has died at 68. According to the official Dragon Ball account on X (formerly Twitter), Toriyama “passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma,” a type of blood clot in his […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[This Book Is a Step-By-Step Guide To Creating Stunning Architectural Illustrations Like a Pro](=)​ [This Book Is a Step-By-Step Guide To Creating Stunning Architectural Illustrations Like a Pro] Self-taught artist and illustrator Demi Lang teaches the most popular class at My Modern Met Academy, Architectural Illustration for Everyone. In it, she takes students along with her as she completes an illustration using colored pencils and ink. Now, she's revealing even more of her tips and tricks in her book, Drawing and Illustrating Architecture. This step-by-step […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[30 Springtime Crafts That Will Make You Feel Creatively Renewed This Season]()​ [30 Springtime Crafts That Will Make You Feel Creatively Renewed This Season] Now that we have made it through the doldrums of winter, there's a new energy in the air. The sun shines for longer and you can retire your winter gloves! With the advent of the spring season, it's the perfect time to take your renewed spirit and channel it into craft ideas and fun DIY […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[British Royal Mint Pays Tribute to George Michael With a Series of Collectible Coins]()​ [British Royal Mint Pays Tribute to George Michael With a Series of Collectible Coins] George Michael is one of the biggest musical icons of the 80s. Both his solo hits and the ones he released with WHAM! came to define the music of the time, and continue to make their way to the airwaves four decades after they came out. To pay tribute to this legendary singer-songwriter, the Royal […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Paul McCartney Is Reunited With Iconic Bass Stolen Over 50 Years Ago Thanks to an Online Campaign](​ [Paul McCartney Is Reunited With Iconic Bass Stolen Over 50 Years Ago Thanks to an Online Campaign] Paul McCartney's violin-shaped Hofner bass is a symbol of The Beatles' early years, much like their polished suits and moptop hairdos. While its appearance on countless shows and studio recordings would have made it worthy of being displayed in a museum, it had a much different fate. In 1972, it was stolen from a van, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch Ryan Gosling’s Kenergetic Performance of ‘I’m Just Ken’ at the Oscars 2024](​ [Watch Ryan Gosling’s Kenergetic Performance of ‘I’m Just Ken’ at the Oscars 2024] Did you tune in to the 96th Academy Awards? Like every other year, the top film actors, directors, writers, editors, and more dressed their best for a night of glamour and celebration of cinema. What set this year apart has to be the incredibly entertaining performance by Barbie star Ryan Gosling. Dressed in an all-pink […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch the Tender Moment a Wild Manatee Mom Hugs and Kisses Her Baby](=)​ [Watch the Tender Moment a Wild Manatee Mom Hugs and Kisses Her Baby]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Clear Kayak Tour Silver Springs (@getupandgosilversprings) Thanks to their warm temperatures, the rivers of Florida welcome a large population of manatees between November and March. This has allowed the team at Get Up And Go Kayaking to often see them during their expeditions around […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Transforms Home With Giant Zentangle Mural of a Lion](​ [Artist Transforms Home With Giant Zentangle Mural of a Lion]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Danilo Oliveira (@danroots) Brazilian street artist Danilo Oliveira, also known as Danilo Roots, paints impressive art that brightens up any wall. He works on both interiors and exteriors to create pieces that look like giant zentangles. With thick black lines and geometric patterns, his […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Large-Scale Oil Paintings Capture the Duality of the Ocean’s Power and Tranquility]()​ [Large-Scale Oil Paintings Capture the Duality of the Ocean’s Power and Tranquility] For Canadian artist Katharine Burns, the sea is an endless source of inspiration. In her highly detailed, large-scale paintings, Burns captures the duality of the ocean; a feisty entity with towering waves, and a calming companion, peacefully reflecting sunlight in turquoise waters and shiny wet rocks. “The ocean provides not just life, but comfort, solace, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[31 Seasonal Gifts To Get You in the Springtime Spirit](=)​ [31 Seasonal Gifts To Get You in the Springtime Spirit] Finally, the winter blues have melted away and sunny spring is finally here! This time of year is the perfect occasion to invite something new into your life. To celebrate the warm weather and blooming flowers, we've put together a colorful collection of products guaranteed to get you into the sun-kissed swing of things. 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