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Stargaze From Bed When You Stay in Cozy Glass Cabins in the Icelandic Countryside

Stargaze From Bed When You Stay in Cozy Glass Cabins in the Icelandic Countryside Just outside of Reykjavík, ÖÖD has nestled two of their luxurious glass cabins into the spectacular Nordic landscape. Thanks to a collaboration with Panorama Glass Lodge, visitors can rent out the cabins for a unique holiday stay. The front sleeping areas are wrapped in glass and invite guests to marvel at the surrounding environment while remaining cozy indoors. “ÖÖD Iceland is a house of transparent glass that allows for next-level stargazing from the comfort of your home and bed,” shares Andreas Tiik, CEO o...

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The Madonna and Child: How the Divine Duo Has Inspired Artists for Centuries

The Madonna and Child: How the Divine Duo Has Inspired Artists for Centuries Images of the Madonna and Child—a title that typically denotes a visual representation of the Virgin Mary and her infant son, Jesus—are among painting’s most praised motifs. Originally an ancient devotional practice stemming from biblical beliefs, artistically representing these figures has become a central theme in the canon of art history. Given its longevity, it is no wonder that the tradition has evolved over time, culminating in a host of works that range from divine icons to down-to-earth portrayals. Only by ...

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Artist Fills Her Sketchbook With Vibrant Floral Gardens That Bloom From Her Brush

Artist Fills Her Sketchbook With Vibrant Floral Gardens That Bloom From Her Brush This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Painter Sonal Nathwani creates immersive gardens inside her sketchbooks. Each double-page spread contains a fresh arrangement of flowers, leaves, and stems, which transform the papers into bucolic portals. These romantic illustrations have an incredible energy about them, and they appear to bloom naturally from the artist’s brush. Although she currently reside...

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Miniature Eye Paintings Express Emotional Intensity From the Palm of Your Hand

Miniature Eye Paintings Express Emotional Intensity From the Palm of Your Hand Maldives-based artist Maldha offers her interpretation of the saying “the eyes are the windows to the soul” in her series of miniature paintings. Each of her realistic oil renderings depicts one eye using expressive brushstrokes. The portrait of the eye dominates each round wooden panel, making these paintings an immersive experience. “I want the eyes to be able to convey emotion without needing the entire face in the picture,” Maldha explains to My Modern Met. “I felt inspired to paint just the eye because an ex...

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Tracing the Glistening History of Glass Making From Ancient Beads to Contemporary Art

Tracing the Glistening History of Glass Making From Ancient Beads to Contemporary Art Stock Photos from Aleksandr Simonov/Shutterstock For thousands of years, artisans have explored the endless possibilities offered by glass. Spanning time and place, the ancient practice of glassmaking remains one of the world’s most prevalent art forms. Together, with its versatility, it is this timelessness that has solidified the importance of glassmaking in the history of art. Have you ever wondered how this whimsical art form has evolved? Here, we take a closer look at the history of glass art, tracing...

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5 Facts About Rosa Bonheur, France’s Most Celebrated Painter of Animals

5 Facts About Rosa Bonheur, France’s Most Celebrated Painter of Animals Edouard Louis Dubufe, “Rosa Bonheur with Bull,” 1857 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons Public Domain) In the 20th century, Rosa Bonheur broke boundaries to become one of France’s most acclaimed female artists. With her skillfully rendered, realistic paintings of animals, Bonheur appealed to an array of contemporary audiences, from juries of the prestigious Paris Salon to members of the general public. While such a feat would be impressive for any female artist, it was particularly groundbreaking for Bonheur, a gender-bending cr...

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Powerful “Paper” Illustrations Visualize How Global Warming Has Changed American Lives

Powerful “Paper” Illustrations Visualize How Global Warming Has Changed American Lives “Talking about climate change in conservative places is hard. But we can’t afford not to.” At first glance, the work of Estonia-based illustrator Eiko Ojala looks like it’s crafted from paper, but there is more than meets the eye here. Each image is actually created digitally. Ojala’s textured 3D compositions are composed of layers of colorful shapes and trick-of-the-eye shadows and highlights. The striking minimalist style not only looks great, but his work visualizes powerful messages, too. His Climate ...

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Self-Taught Artist Sketches Detailed Drawings Illuminating the Beauty of Buildings

Self-Taught Artist Sketches Detailed Drawings Illuminating the Beauty of Buildings This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. UK-based artist Demi Lang specializes in architectural drawings that are so precise and detailed that it’s difficult to believe that she is self-taught. For over 15 years, Lang has produced her incredible drawings using India ink, pens, and pencils. The results are mixed media drawings that tell the story of both local and international architecture. Lang’s p...

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Pakistan Combats Massive Unemployment By Hiring People to Plant 10 Billion Trees

Pakistan Combats Massive Unemployment By Hiring People to Plant 10 Billion Trees Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Though this period of uncertainty and loss has been challenging for people around the world, we’ve been able to focus on moments of compassion, renewal, and persistence to help us through the coronavirus pandemic. Every story of an animal species returning to its habitat (which is now devoid of industrial traffic) can uplift us even in our most isolated moments. One of these optimistically faith-restoring projects comes out of Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan, who laun...

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Husband Keeps Hilariously Photobombing Wife’s Zoom Meetings Dressed in Silly Costumes

Husband Keeps Hilariously Photobombing Wife’s Zoom Meetings Dressed in Silly Costumes The coronavirus quarantine has forced many folks to convert their dining rooms into an office. So if you and your significant other are both working from home, congratulations. You now have a new officemate. Couple this with the silliness that comes from being hunkered down at home for months, and you have a potentially hilarious situation on your hands—that’s exactly what happened to Cara Fields. She is sharing a space with her husband Matt as they both work from home, and he has found a new hobby; he now...

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This 2,000-Year-Old Sapphire Ring Has an Incredibly Detailed Portrait Carved Into It

This 2,000-Year-Old Sapphire Ring Has an Incredibly Detailed Portrait Carved Into It In the 18th century, George Spencer, the 4th Duke of Marlborough, amassed an incredible collection of carved gemstones and cameos. The Marlborough Collection was considered one of the best private jewelry collections and many of the 800 pieces of jewelry date back to antiquity. The collection was broken up in the 19th century to pay for repairs at Blenheim Palace and in 2019, an interesting gemstone from the collection came up for sale. The nearly 2,000-year-old sapphire ring is a dazzling piece of jewelry ...

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Irish People Donate Over $1M to Navajo Nation as Repayment for 170-Year-Old Kindness

Irish People Donate Over $1M to Navajo Nation as Repayment for 170-Year-Old Kindness Photo: Mike Searle (CC BY-SA 2.0) The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected people around the world, but those who live in small, poorer communities are the hardest hit. A third of the population in the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation in the southwestern U.S. have been suffering due to the lack of running water and limited access to groceries. The community also has a large number of high-risk individuals living there, who are struggling to protect themselves against the virus. In a bid to help thes...

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Heartwarming Photos Capture Two Penguins Comforting Each Other at Night

Heartwarming Photos Capture Two Penguins Comforting Each Other at Night In times of need, we often turn to friends for comfort. Animals are no different and photographer Tobias Baumgaertner proved this when he shared these moving photos with the world. Taken in Melbourne, the photographs show two penguins embracing each other as they gaze upon the city lights. Baumgaertner spent three nights with the little penguin colony in St. Kilda before he was able to snap the photographs. In one, we see a slightly taller black penguin with his flipper on the back of a smaller silver penguin. In anothe...

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Clear Jigsaw Puzzle of “Shattered Glass” Challenges You to Fix “The Accident”

Clear Jigsaw Puzzle of “Shattered Glass” Challenges You to Fix “The Accident” Puzzles are a fun and challenging way to pass the time. They’re also experiencing a peak in popularity right now. So if you’ve worked your way through multiple 500 or 1,000 piece jigsaws, you might be itching to try something a bit on the unconventional side. In that case, look to the animation studio (turned puzzle maker) Yelldesign. They’ve created a series of three transparent jigsaw puzzles that are both cheeky and challenging. Yelldesign uses see-through acrylic to create puzzles whose subjects lend themselve...

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8 Tips to Help You Turn Your Bedroom Into a Relaxing Sanctuary

8 Tips to Help You Turn Your Bedroom Into a Relaxing Sanctuary Photo: Stock Photos from Africa Studio/Shutterstock (This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info.) We spend almost a third of our lives sleeping, so it only makes sense that our bedrooms would be our favorite retreat. And although a sanctuary can mean different things to different people, there are a few universal tips to consider when trying to make your bedroom an ideal space to begin and end each day. So what are some k...

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Dutch Instagram Account Has People Recreating Famous Artworks While in Quarantine

Dutch Instagram Account Has People Recreating Famous Artworks While in Quarantine View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tussen Kunst & Quarantaine (@tussenkunstenquarantaine) on Apr 20, 2020 at 12:57pm PDT One of the most popular things to come from the coronavirus quarantine is the Getty Museum Challenge. This creative endeavor has people recreating iconic artworks (throughout history) using the items they already have in their homes. Although it has gained immense popularity, the Getty Museum Challenge wasn’t the first to introduce the idea to the internet. The Netherlands social a...

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Baker Transforms Ordinary Macarons Into Exquisite Edible Sculptures That Look Too Good to Eat

Baker Transforms Ordinary Macarons Into Exquisite Edible Sculptures That Look Too Good to Eat Macarons are a notoriously challenging confection to prepare. The delicate meringue-based sweet treats are known for their sensitivity to moisture and will easily fail if the baking conditions aren’t just right. So for Kim Delia to be able to craft impeccable macarons is already impressive, but she takes her skills a step further and uses the food as the basis for her amazing edible sculptures. She forms tiny flowers, animals, and even landscapes and then places them on top of, as well as inside of...

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Banksy Pays Tribute to Healthcare Heroes in New Artwork Gifted to Hospital

Banksy Pays Tribute to Healthcare Heroes in New Artwork Gifted to Hospital Legendary street artist Banksy hasn’t let quarantine slow him down. First, he transformed his bathroom into an art installation and now he’s paying tribute to healthcare workers with a gift to a UK hospital. His newest work, which shows a young boy kneeling down as he plays with a doll dressed as a nurse—complete with face mask—shows how these vital workers should be celebrated as heroes. This is reinforced by the fact that fictional heroes like Batman and Spiderman sit in a basket, as the boy prefers to play with hi...

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People Are Sharing Their Photos of the Last Supermoon of 2020, AKA the Flower Moon

People Are Sharing Their Photos of the Last Supermoon of 2020, AKA the Flower Moon Photo: NASA/Bill Dunford Another supermoon is making its appearance in the skies. Known as the Flower Moon, it’s the last supermoon we’ll see in 2020 and will cause the celestial body to look fuller and brighter than normal. Visible from late evening on May 6 until the morning of May 8, it’s a great opportunity to look up and take in the stars with your family. Like all supermoons, May’s event was named by Native Americans who used them to track the seasons. Given the abundance of flowers we see in May, it’s ...

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This Personal Air Purifying Face Shield Provides a Solution to PPE Shortages

This Personal Air Purifying Face Shield Provides a Solution to PPE Shortages This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. In response to the current shortage of effective Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) available to the public, brother and sister Dina and Yezin Al-Qaysi (of VYZR Technologies) created BioVYZR, a consumer-grade Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR). It might look like something from a sci-fi film, but this futuristic, wearable device could provide a solution to so...

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Japanese Bakery Is Now Selling Their Famous Cat-Shaped Bread Online

Japanese Bakery Is Now Selling Their Famous Cat-Shaped Bread Online View this post on Instagram A post shared by ねこねこ食パン【公式】 (@nekoneko_shokupan) on Dec 3, 2019 at 10:17pm PST If you’ve ever been to Japan, you know the nation loves both cats and tasty treats. It’s no surprise then that there’s a bakery branch dedicated to Neko Neko Shokupa (Cat Cat Bread). Shaped like a cat’s head, this soft, fluffy loaf is the ultimate cute snack. And since the COVID-19 lockdowns, Neko Neko Shokupan bakery has now made its specialty available to purchase online. Neko Neko Shokupan not only looks cute, but ...

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A Brief History of Cameo Jewelry and How It’s Still Popular Today

A Brief History of Cameo Jewelry and How It’s Still Popular Today A 1913 photograph of Judge Mary Margaret Bartelme wearing a cameo brooch (Photo: Wikimedia Commons [Public Domain]) Are you familiar with the term cameo jewelry? Even if you’re not, you’re bound to recognize this type of accessory due to its popularity that dates back centuries. From your grandmother’s jewelry box to your favorite antique shop’s window, cameo jewelry has captivated jewelers and buyers alike for many years. Contemporary artists continually push the boundaries of typical cameo conventions to help keep the craft...

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Marine Scientists Race to Record Effects of Reduced Ocean Noise on Whales

Marine Scientists Race to Record Effects of Reduced Ocean Noise on Whales Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Reports of wildlife returning to areas they haven’t frequented in decades and viral videos of animals flooding once busy thoroughfares have been nonstop in the past few weeks. It seems we have begun to realize that life really does find a way to survive. Scientists like David Barclay, Michelle Fournet, and Nathan Merchant are all taking this opportunity to investigate the impact that lowered human traffic is having on whales and other marine life. The first seminal study that la...

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People Are Transforming Their Heads Into “Tiny Faces” for a New Makeup Challenge

People Are Transforming Their Heads Into “Tiny Faces” for a New Makeup Challenge View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaime French (@jaime.french) on Apr 28, 2020 at 5:50pm PDT Being hunkered down in our homes can inspire some odd activities and bizarre challenges. Beauty YouTuber Jaime French is one of the latest people to inspire others to get creative (and a bit weird). In a viral video, she shows us how to transform our faces into a “tiny face” by using makeup and wearing a scarf or turtleneck. By contouring cheekbones, drawing on the bridge of the nose, and adding lipstick to t...

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10 Subscription Boxes That Will Bring Joy to Your Mom’s Door Every Month

10 Subscription Boxes That Will Bring Joy to Your Mom’s Door Every Month Photo: Motherhood Survival Box This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Though Mother’s Day only comes once a year, why not show your mom some extra appreciation over the course of several months? By selecting a subscription box to gift your mom, you can give the most important woman in your life a special treat delivered right to her door. Whether you are near or far, it’s the perfect way for your mother to ...

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Beautiful Photo of Adorable Hare in a Field Wins Nature Photography Contest

Beautiful Photo of Adorable Hare in a Field Wins Nature Photography Contest “A hares dream” GNPY 2020, Peter Lindel, GDT. Overall Winner. European hare in the north of Dortmund. A photograph of a hare bathed in glowing warm light won the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year contest for German photographer Peter Lindel. The competition, which is open to members of the Society for Nature Photography, was forced to hold their voting online this year due to the coronavirus; but, nevertheless, members turned out en masse to vote for the winners. Over 5,000 images were submitted to the contest, wh...

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25+ “Then and Now” Portraits of Celebrities Posing With Their Younger Selves

25+ “Then and Now” Portraits of Celebrities Posing With Their Younger Selves Jennifer Lopez It’s impossible to not be at least a little interested in celebrity “then and now” photos. Their past hairstyles and fashions can make you feel nostalgic—especially if a person came of age at the same time as you. Artist Ard Gelinck is one of the best when it comes to crafting these types of photographs, and he’s cultivated a style all his own. His ongoing portrait series features present-day celebrities posing with their younger selves. And thanks to Gelinck’s masterful use of Photoshop, the two ver...

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Stained Glass ‘Star Wars’ Lamps Take the Empire to a Colorful New Dimension

Stained Glass ‘Star Wars’ Lamps Take the Empire to a Colorful New Dimension Stained glass and Star Wars might seem like an unlikely pair, but not once you view the work of Keth Pride. The artisan fashions the ships and droids made famous in the sci-fi classic into lamps and wood sculptures that feature colorful glass accents. The wings of an Imperial Shuttle, for instance, are clad in swirling green tones while the body of an AT-AT lamp has a fiery feel thanks to the addition of the orange and red glazing. The results are a reminder that when craft is combined with pop culture, the results ...

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15 Best At-Home Manicure Kits to Make Your Nails Look Fabulous From Your Couch

15 Best At-Home Manicure Kits to Make Your Nails Look Fabulous From Your Couch Photo: Stock Photos from Anton27/Shutterstock This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. After months of being hunkered down at home, many of our regularly scheduled beauty treatments have been postponed. Shaggy bangs, unwaxed eyebrows, and unkempt manicures are now quarantine chic—but they don’t have to be. While you might be apprehensive to cut your own hair or take a tweezer to your delicate brows, nai...

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Uniquely Orange and Black Fox Strikes a Pose for Friendly Photographer

Uniquely Orange and Black Fox Strikes a Pose for Friendly Photographer Over the course of two months, photographer Sam Gaby gained the trust of a unique-looking fox in Newfoundland. Over time, they built a relationship that allowed the friendly photographer to capture some beautiful photographs of the wild creature in nature. Cross foxes are a fairly common sight to those who live in northern North America, where they’re more abundant. As a melanistic variant of the red fox, the beautiful creatures have an orange coat mixed with dark stripes that run down their back and intersect across the...

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Abstract Photo of the Bahamas Wins NASA’s Battle for the Best Earth Photo

Abstract Photo of the Bahamas Wins NASA’s Battle for the Best Earth Photo “Ocean Sand, Bahamas” Overall Winner. Though the above image may resemble a new age painting straight out of an art gallery in Venice Beach, California, it is in fact a satellite image of the sands and seaweed in the Bahamas. The image was taken by the Enhanced Thematic Mapper plus (ETM+) instrument aboard the Landsat 7 satellite. Tides and ocean currents in the Bahamas sculpted the sand and seaweed beds into these multicolored, fluted patterns in much the same way that winds sculpted the vast sand dunes in the Sahara...

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Adorable Rescue Cat Becomes Internet Famous for Putting His Little Paws in the Fridge

Adorable Rescue Cat Becomes Internet Famous for Putting His Little Paws in the Fridge Cats are curious by nature. Open up a closet or a drawer and they’re likely right alongside you, wanting to explore a space that’s totally new to them. Rachel Zardus and Andrew Taylor, pawrents to a rescued feline named Carrot, experience this every day, especially when they’re trying to open their refrigerator. In a now-viral photo, Carrot is seen reaching his “arm” between the door and the rest of the unit while nearly piercing a bag of celery in the process. Judging from the sign taped to the door shelv...

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These Tiny Birds in Japan Look Like Fluffy Little Cotton Balls

These Tiny Birds in Japan Look Like Fluffy Little Cotton Balls Photo: Stock Photos from makieni/Shutterstock In Hokkaido, Japan’s second-largest island, fluffy white little birds flitter through the trees. They look like white cotton balls bouncing around and are beloved by the Japanese, who call them Shima enaga. In English, they’re known as long-tailed tits, though this particular subspecies is only found in Hokkaido. What makes Hokkaido’s long-tailed tits so special? All members of the species are tiny, measuring 13 to 15 centimeters long—and half of that is tail! But in Hokkaido, these ...

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Artist Illustrates Everyday Life With His Wife and 1-Year-Old Daughter in Relatable Comics

Artist Illustrates Everyday Life With His Wife and 1-Year-Old Daughter in Relatable Comics While most families document their lives through photos, Tel-Aviv-based illustrator Yehuda Devir captures heartwarming daily moments through art. His ongoing comic series, One of Those Days, gives a peek into the life he shares with his wife Maya and their little daughter, Ariel. When we last shared his work, the cute couple had just welcomed baby Ariel into their lives, showcased by adorable illustrations that any first-time parent would relate to. Earlier this month, Ariel celebrated her first birth...

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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Is Offering Free STEAM Lessons for Kids Online

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Is Offering Free STEAM Lessons for Kids Online Photo: Jill Richards In an effort to ensure that culture and education don’t stop even while we’re stuck on lockdown, many institutions are coming up with innovative ways to spread their knowledge. This includes the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Not only are they organizing virtual tours of some of the architect’s well-known buildings, but now they’re helping all ages stay engaged with the Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom. Every Wednesday for six weeks, a new STEAM-focused lesson will be released online. Aimed...

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‘Met Gala Challenge’ Has People Recreating Iconic Celebrity Fashion With Objects Found at Home

‘Met Gala Challenge’ Has People Recreating Iconic Celebrity Fashion With Objects Found at Home View this post on Instagram With this year’s annual #MetGala (normally held on the First Monday in May) postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are mourning what is typically one of the glitziest red carpet events of the year. The star-studded affair was supposed to be held on May 4 this year and in the past, it has produced some iconic red carpet looks. For those still craving the glamour and extravagance that usually comes with the night, however, we are teaming up with @theebillyporter on...

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Street Artist Transforms Gas Tank Into Incredible Illusion of a Sphynx Cat on the Prowl

Street Artist Transforms Gas Tank Into Incredible Illusion of a Sphynx Cat on the Prowl French street artist Braga Last One transformed a mundane gas tank into a visual feast using just spray paint. Hailing from Marseilles, he took advantage of quarantine to paint this lonely tank sitting off a highway just outside of town. Now, a watchful Sphynx cat sits in its place and keeps an eye on the road. Braga Last One is known for his ability to transform any space he paints, and the gas tank is no exception. By expertly blending the outer edges of the tank into the landscape, he makes them disap...

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YouTuber Goes Viral for Rapping Dr. Seuss Rhymes Over Dr. Dre Beats

YouTuber Goes Viral for Rapping Dr. Seuss Rhymes Over Dr. Dre Beats Although the coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us indoors, artists around the world continue to find new outlets for their creativity. YouTuber Wes Tank used his extra time to rap Dr. Seuss rhymes over Dr. Dre beats in a surprisingly perfect musical mashup. His video of Fox in Sox has gone viral as a must-see interpretation of the classic children’s books. The Wisconsin-based artist calls this series a passion project that he had been meaning to try for quite some time. When the pandemic lessened Tank’s workload, he f...

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15 Cute Pencil Pouches to Store Your Drawing Supplies

15 Cute Pencil Pouches to Store Your Drawing Supplies This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Whether you’re a drawing aficionado or a beginner, a cute pencil pouch is a perfect way to make sure that you’ll always have your favorite supplies handy. Plus, it’s always fun to have another outlet to express your personal style. So while a pencil case might remind you of your grade school days, they’re actually must-have for anyone who loves to draw. Just think about it, you may have ...

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Disney Launches Cloth Masks of Princesses, Baby Yoda, Marvel Superheroes, and More

Disney Launches Cloth Masks of Princesses, Baby Yoda, Marvel Superheroes, and More Dressing up like your favorite Disney character just got a little bit easier. Disney announced its line of FDA-approved, reusable, non-medical cloth masks, now available for preorder. Following the CDC’s recommendation that all Americans begin wearing face masks when venturing out in public last month, artists and crafters alike began making face masks in nearly every kind of design and pattern imaginable. Disney’s much-anticipated cloth mask line comes with a set of four differently patterned masks. These th...

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Interview: An Intimate Look at Daily Life in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Interview: An Intimate Look at Daily Life in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Chernobyl has remained a fascinating location for many creatives, who seek out this area for a glimpse of what remains decades after the nuclear tragedy of 1986. The devastating environmental and human impact of the disaster is still being felt today. This is particularly true for the samosely—people living in the Exclusion Zone who refused to evacuate or secretly resettled there—where every day is a reminder of what once was. Brazilian photographer Raul Antares, intrigued by what he’d heard about the samosely, decide...

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How Henri Rousseau Became the Untrained Master of Surreal Jungle-Inspired Paintings

How Henri Rousseau Became the Untrained Master of Surreal Jungle-Inspired Paintings “The Dream” (1910) (Photo: Wikimedia Commons [Public Domain]) Many famous artists from history were unappreciated in their time, but French post-impressionist painter Henri Rousseau was particularly mocked by critics for his “childlike” compositions. The self-taught naïve artist became best-known for his lush jungle scenes—despite having never left France or seen a jungle first-hand. Instead, his now-iconic paintings were inspired by children’s books as well as the zoo and botanical gardens of Paris. Who Was...

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20 Artsy Mother’s Day Cards Offering Creatively Sweet Sentiments

20 Artsy Mother’s Day Cards Offering Creatively Sweet Sentiments Stock Photos from Africa Studio/Shutterstock This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. The beginning of spring means that Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Now is the time to start looking for the perfect card for the greatest woman in your life. Luckily, there’s no shortage of unique cards from independent makers around the world. Or, if you’re feeling crafty, you can let yourself be inspired by the beauty and ...

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17 of the Best Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Only Find on Etsy

17 of the Best Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Only Find on Etsy This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. The year 2020 is testing moms like never before. The hustle and bustle of modern life can be a challenge on the best days, but social distancing has added a new meaning to “quality family time.” So for Mother’s Day on May 10 (in the United States), they deserve something extra special. Etsy is the place to go for one-of-a-kind gifts, and they’ve got something for all of the most im...

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10 Skillshare Art Classes to Keep You Busy at Home While Social Distancing

10 Skillshare Art Classes to Keep You Busy at Home While Social Distancing Photo: Stock Photos from Twin Design/Shutterstock This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Many of us are currently stuck at home during COVID-19 lockdowns. And while it’s easy to get bored and frustrated, this rare time of isolation can also offer enough space to learn a new skill. Taking online art classes on Skillshare is a great way to distract yourself from the news, learn something new, and simply hav...

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People Are Crocheting Tiny Kitty Couches for Their Favorite Felines

People Are Crocheting Tiny Kitty Couches for Their Favorite Felines It took 4 months but it finally happened! My cat actually sat in the sofa I crocheted for her 😊 from r/crochet Cats often think that the entire house is their domain to lounge wherever they please. But maybe, with the help of some quirky DIYs, these felines will stay off the couch—because they’ll now have their own cat-sized version of it. A recent crafting trend has people crocheting miniature couches that are meant just for their kitties. Some of the furniture even includes an adorable granny square afghan to drape over ...

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Giant Fire Pit in Desert Known as “Gates of Hell” Has Been Burning for Over 50 Years

Giant Fire Pit in Desert Known as “Gates of Hell” Has Been Burning for Over 50 Years Photo: Stock Photos from Matyas Rehak/Shutterstock Deep in the heart of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert, a fiery crater glows day and night. Known colloquially as the Door to Hell or Gates of Hell, this fire pit has been burning continuously for over 50 years. So what is this crater filled with fire and how did it end up in the desert? For those answers, we need to look back to Turkmenistan’s history. In 1971, back when the country was part of the Soviet Union, Soviet engineers came to the desert in search of...

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One Photographer Captures Holland’s Beautiful Tulip Gardens Without Any People Around

One Photographer Captures Holland’s Beautiful Tulip Gardens Without Any People Around As one of the most famous—and beautiful—gardens in the world, millions of people flock to Holland’s Keukenhof every year. Gardeners work tirelessly to cultivate the 7 million bulbs that bloom each spring and prepare for the crowds that flock to take in their beauty when the garden opens to the public. However, 2020 is a year like no other. With the coronavirus pandemic forcing the Keukenhof to stay closed to the public, people are missing out on the spectacle of these blooms. Thankfully, one photographer w...

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100-Year-Old War Vet Gets 150,000 Birthday Cards After Raising $37 Million for Healthcare Workers

100-Year-Old War Vet Gets 150,000 Birthday Cards After Raising $37 Million for Healthcare Workers 100 years old. £29 million raised for the NHS. 135,000 birthday cards received. 160,000 cards expected in total. 30kg of stamps which will raise £600 for charity. £60,000 received in the cards. 150 volunteers. 1,750 man-hours. 200 metres of ribbon. We salute you Captain Tom! pic.twitter.com/k7F4i1ish0 — Bedford School (@BedfordSchool) April 28, 2020 About a month before his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore promised to walk 100 laps of his backyard garden to raise money for...

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Baker Uses Focaccia Bread as Her Canvas for Vibrant Van Gogh-Inspired Art

Baker Uses Focaccia Bread as Her Canvas for Vibrant Van Gogh-Inspired Art Teri Culletto, aka the Vineyard Baker, creates art with focaccia bread as her canvas. Using fresh herbs and vegetables, she has crafted a series of Vincent van Gogh-inspired loaves she calls Van Dough that features floral imagery as both a way to add surface decoration and flavors to her baking. Culletto began to think of focaccia as a vehicle for art in 2018 after being asked to teach an adult education class at her local learning center. “In preparation for the bread class,” she tells My Modern Met, “I began studyin...

My Modern Met9 days ago

Mother’s Day Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products

Mother’s Day Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products It’s that time of year when we celebrate some of the best people in our lives. That’s right—our mothers! The year 2020 has been a trying time for moms—especially for those with young children—which makes it all the more important to honor them on Mother’s Day on May 10 (in the U.S.). To rejoice in the awesomeness of moms, we are having a sale at My Modern Met Store. From May 1 to May 10, 11:59 PM PDT, you can save 15% on all of our creative products by using the code ILOVEYOUMOM15 at checkout. This includes o...

My Modern Met9 days ago

Learn How Donatello’s ‘David’ Statue Paved the Way for Sculptors in the Renaissance

Learn How Donatello’s ‘David’ Statue Paved the Way for Sculptors in the Renaissance Donatello, “David,” bronze sculpture, c. 1440 (Photo: Patrick A. Rodgers via Wikimedia Commons [CC BY-SA 2.0]) The biblical character of David was a highly popular subject in Renaissance art, perhaps made most famous by Michelangelo’s marble interpretation. Before him, however, the Florentine sculptor Donatello (c. 1386-1466) created an evocative bronze-cast representation of David that stands apart from its successors. The metal depiction shows the young shepherd boy after he has already slain the opponent ...

My Modern Met10 days ago

Foster + Partners Releases At-Home Architecture Challenges for Kids in Quarantine

Foster + Partners Releases At-Home Architecture Challenges for Kids in Quarantine Photo: Foster + Partners Are you tired of tearing down and rebuilding the same Lego set over and over again while you’re stuck at home? Luckily, Foster + Partners has released a solution in the form of a series of at-home challenges. The sustainably-driven British architecture firm has unveiled its #architecturefromhome initiative, which is meant to educate and entertain young minds. Advertised for children aged 2-12, the various engineering and critical thinking projects the firm has created have broad appeal...

My Modern Met10 days ago

These Are the Best Architecture Photos of 2020

These Are the Best Architecture Photos of 2020 “Golden Bridge” by Tran Tuan Viet, Vietnam. Winner #Architecture2020 Location: Danang, Vietnam The Golden Bridge has been built at around 1,400 meters above sea level. It is divided into eight spans (the longest one is equal to 20m), with a total length of 148,6 meters. This impressive architecture work has the peculiarity of being held by two giant concrete hands, representing the Mountain God’s hands. Photographers around the world celebrated the glory of manmade architecture by uploading their work to the free AGORA photo app. Over 10,000 ph...

My Modern Met10 days ago

Interview: Designer Creates Posters Showing Shocking List of Workers Labeled as “Low Skilled”

Interview: Designer Creates Posters Showing Shocking List of Workers Labeled as “Low Skilled” Does a person’s value to society really equate to how much they earn? Most people would say no, but that’s exactly what UK home secretary Priti Patel implied in February when discussing how EU work visas would function post-Brexit. Suddenly, workers earning less than £25,000 per year—about $31,000—found themselves being labeled as “low skilled.” If this sweeping generalization seems quite unfair to you, you’re not alone—graphic Craig Oldham thinks so, too. So, he decided to do something about it. A...

My Modern Met10 days ago

Woman Hand-Crafts a Mid-Century Modern Style Cardboard House for Her Two Cats

Woman Hand-Crafts a Mid-Century Modern Style Cardboard House for Her Two Cats If you have a cat, you know that they’re obsessed with cardboard boxes. While watching her two feline friends—Huckleberry and Floyd—play inside an old package, cat mom and graphic designer Gentry Sanders was struck with an idea. Armed with old boxes and creativity, she decided to build them a mid-century cardboard cat house. Called Mid Century Meow-nor, the stylish kitty abode was crafted from a Hello Fresh delivery box and an Amazon box. Sanders spent an entire weekend creating it, but Huckleberry and Floyd were ...

My Modern Met10 days ago

Enchanting Illustrations Reimagine Disney Princesses as Pregnant Women

Enchanting Illustrations Reimagine Disney Princesses as Pregnant Women Disney princesses have received several makeovers throughout the years, including portrayals as noir-inspired femme fatales, modern-day millennials, and empowered career women. Now, artist Oksana Pashchenko brings the beloved fantasy characters into a playful new arc as pregnant women. Her enchanting illustrations place the Disney princesses and their sweethearts in the modern world as happy, expecting couples. Pashchenko began drawing the series during her maternity leave and used her own experience of pregnancy as insp...

My Modern Met10 days ago

Illustrator Fed Up With Bad News Decides to Draw Uplifting Stories Since Coronavirus

Illustrator Fed Up With Bad News Decides to Draw Uplifting Stories Since Coronavirus In these challenging times, we could all use some good news. Luckily, illustrator Mauro Gatti has us covered. For years, he has been chronicling the positive side of humanity through his popular Instagram account The Happy Broadcast. Each post features a charming digital drawing with a sentence or two about something good that is happening in the world. As information about COVID-19 has dominated the news over the past few months, Gatti has shifted his focus and primarily shared information about the virus....

My Modern Met10 days ago

8 Fun Facts About Beloved TV Painter Bob Ross

8 Fun Facts About Beloved TV Painter Bob Ross View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bob Ross (@bobross_thejoyofpainting) on Apr 10, 2020 at 2:10pm PDT Known for his soothing voice and masterful painting skills, artist Bob Ross remains a beloved internet sensation. In his show The Joy of Painting, which aired from 1983 to 1994, he demonstrated the process of wet-on-wet landscape painting. Even today, Ross’s videos continue to be popular resources for artists of all skill levels due to his kind, motivational words and accessible, step-by-step instructions. However, there’s more to the ...

My Modern Met11 days ago

20+ Free Zoom Backgrounds to Creatively Transform Your Video Meetings

20+ Free Zoom Backgrounds to Creatively Transform Your Video Meetings Stock Photos from Djile/Shutterstock With more people working from home than ever, kitchens have suddenly doubled as offices. If you’re someone who has created a temporary workspace in a random room of your house, your video conferencing background might leave much to be desired. After all, you might not want your colleagues to see a messy counter or sink full of dishes. Thankfully, apps including Zoom allow you to change your background to a photo while you’re still visible. Right now, there are so many possibilities! B...

My Modern MetApr 30

Beautifully Nostalgic Moments Captured in Illustrations That Mix Photorealism and Anime Styles

Beautifully Nostalgic Moments Captured in Illustrations That Mix Photorealism and Anime Styles Artist Kouki Ikegami creates striking digital artworks that look as though they’re stills from an anime. His illustrations juxtapose gritty urban scenes with solitary female characters who are going about their daily lives. From waiting at a railroad crossing to passing through the subway to overlooking a city, these romantic, transient scenes are filled with nostalgia for the quiet moments in life. Ikegami’s art is particularly impactful because of the complex compositions. Although his character...

My Modern MetApr 30

Large Hole in the Arctic Ozone Layer Is Now Closed

Large Hole in the Arctic Ozone Layer Is Now Closed Photo: NASA Ozone Watch In a victory for the planet, a large hole in the ozone layer has closed up on its own. Located over the Arctic, it first formed in mid to late March and was one of the largest ozone holes the area had ever seen. As the ozone is responsible for absorbing the sun’s UV rays, its health is of the utmost importance to our planet. That’s what makes the hole’s closure such a relief. To be clear, the hole’s appearance and repair were not caused by human activity. Scientists from Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS...

My Modern MetApr 30

Artist Creates Daily Toast Designs Inspired by Japanese Traditions

Artist Creates Daily Toast Designs Inspired by Japanese Traditions Ingredients: sour cream, nuts, matcha What do you put on your toast in the morning? From butter or cream cheese to an assortment of jams and jellies, smothering bread with your favorite condiment is a simple task for most, but for Japanese designer Manami Sasaki, making toast is a time to slow down and get creative. Every morning since she’s been in lockdown, she’s been using slices of bread as her canvas to create incredible breakfasts that look too pretty to eat. Taking inspiration from Japanese traditions, Sasaki created ...

My Modern MetApr 30

12 Rainbow Gifts That Will Fill Your Life With Color

12 Rainbow Gifts That Will Fill Your Life With Color This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Shopping for the person that fills your life with color? If so, there’s no better way to capture a one-of-a-kind spirit than with a rainbow gift. For this reason, My Modern Met Store has put together a special collection of multicolored products that will embellish moments, both small and large. From fashionable accessories to creative arts and crafts—peruse our guide and you’re sure to c...

My Modern MetApr 30

Everyday Household Objects Are Transformed Into Drawings of Spectacular Spacecrafts

Everyday Household Objects Are Transformed Into Drawings of Spectacular Spacecrafts Most of us give very little thought to everyday household items, but San Francisco-based digital artist Eric Geusz turns kitchen utensils, stationery, and other ordinary objects into spectacular spaceship designs capable of exploring the galaxy. He clearly isn’t short on talent or imagination, but it can take time to visualize each one-of-a-kind spaceship. “Sometimes the object instantly screams an idea,” Geusz tells My Modern Met. “Other times I can tell it has a cool shape, but I look at it from many angle...

My Modern MetApr 30

New Documentary Examines Hilma af Klint’s Overlooked Influence as a Female Abstract Artist

New Documentary Examines Hilma af Klint’s Overlooked Influence as a Female Abstract Artist Photo: Zeitgeist Films Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862 – 1944) was ahead of her time. In 1906, she began creating abstract art before there was a name for it. But as with many women in art history, her groundbreaking work is only now getting the recognition it deserves—alongside male artists who have long had the honor including Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Josef Albers. A new documentary titled Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint offers a “course correcting” that examines, among other things,...

My Modern MetApr 29

You Can Spend Your Mondays With Michelle Obama in Her New Read-Along Series

You Can Spend Your Mondays With Michelle Obama in Her New Read-Along Series View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Apr 17, 2020 at 12:17pm PDT Spend your “Mondays with Michelle Obama” as she partners with Penguin Young Readers, Random House Children’s Books, and PBS Kids to create a four-part read-along series. You, and the kids in your life, can join the former FLOTUS every Monday at 12 pm EST either at the PBS Kids Facebook page, the Penguin Random House Facebook page, or the PBS Kids YouTube channel. In previous episodes, the beloved author and la...

My Modern MetApr 29

Spanish Facebook Group Has People Transforming Themselves Into Artwork While in Quarantine

Spanish Facebook Group Has People Transforming Themselves Into Artwork While in Quarantine Photo: Elmira Kml People are discovering that they can get their artsy fix at home, even though museums are closed due to the coronavirus. Rather than viewing works on display, would-be museum-goers are becoming the art themselves. Popularized as the “Getty Museum Challenge,” folks are finding brilliant ways to recreate iconic artwork by just gathering things (and people) that are in their humble abodes. The popular Spanish Facebook group Quearteencasa shows that even as craft stores and costume shops...

My Modern MetApr 29

Rare Birds With “Vantablack” Feathers Absorb 99.95% of Light

Rare Birds With “Vantablack” Feathers Absorb 99.95% of Light Vogelkop Superb Bird of Paradise Birds-of-paradise are striking animals known for their elaborate plumage, used by males to attract mates. Found primarily in New Guinea and eastern Australia, researchers are still discovering more about these rare birds. A case in point is the superb bird-of-paradise (Lophorina superb). With Vantablack feathers, this bird-of-paradise is known for its elaborate courtship ritual. But now, researchers have realized that what they believed was one species is actually two. Evolutionary biologist Ed Sch...

My Modern MetApr 29

Here’s How Airplane Seats Could Look for Post-Coronavirus Traveling

Here’s How Airplane Seats Could Look for Post-Coronavirus Traveling As the coronavirus continues to change the way we live, many industries are trying to plan for a new normal that will occur when businesses start up again. This is particularly critical in the travel industry. Air travel is down 95% and airlines are beginning to report their losses. Both Delta and American Airlines have stated that revenue is down 90% in the first quarter. Thankfully, one company is already thinking of the future and is proposing a way for passengers to begin traveling again, safely. Avio Interiors is an It...

My Modern MetApr 29

You Can Now Turn Your Friends’ Faces Into Temporary Tattoos

You Can Now Turn Your Friends’ Faces Into Temporary Tattoos This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. If you’re missing your friends during the current COVID-19 lockdown, French artist Lise Grossmann has created a humorous way to keep your favorite people close (while adhering to social distancing rules). She creates custom temporary tattoos of peoples’ faces that you can wear on your own skin. Grossmann began creating her custom portraits in 2008, but never expected her small busi...

My Modern MetApr 29

This Restaurant Posts Funny Signs Every Day to Lift People’s Spirits

This Restaurant Posts Funny Signs Every Day to Lift People’s Spirits While many are struggling with life under lockdown, some businesses are trying their best to spread a bit of joy throughout their communities. Tex-Mex restaurant El Arroyo, for example, has become an internet sensation for its funny, offbeat signs. The Austin-based establishment’s witty messages are updated daily and beloved by locals and online fans alike. The nostalgic marquee sign has been around since El Arroyo was established in 1975, and remains an essential part of the landmark’s playful character. Every day, visito...

My Modern MetApr 29

15 Creative Ways to Hide Common Household Eyesores

15 Creative Ways to Hide Common Household Eyesores This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Most of us put a lot of love and care into the details of our home. From the perfect paint color to the most comfortable, stylish sofa, there’s a lot we can control about the space we live in. But inevitably, there are functional eyesores that can be hard to wrap your brain around. What can you do with that ugly modem ruining your living room? And how can you hide the kitty litter so that y...

My Modern MetApr 29

Woman Makes Sign Telling Neighbors to Start “Silly Walking” and They Don’t Disappoint

Woman Makes Sign Telling Neighbors to Start “Silly Walking” and They Don’t Disappoint View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yorkshire Silly Walks (@yorkshire.silly.walks) on Apr 21, 2020 at 6:43pm PDT As the weeks spent in coronavirus quarantine go on, people are finding new (and usual) ways to entertain themselves, whether it’s recreating iconic art or giving a dog a daily makeover. Liz Koto and her family have found another way to make us laugh—with some help from their neighbors. They have deemed the sidewalk in front of their house as the “jurisdiction of the Ministry of Silly Wa...

My Modern MetApr 28

Rainbow Panels Transform Kindergarten Into a Kaleidoscope of Color

Rainbow Panels Transform Kindergarten Into a Kaleidoscope of Color For some preschoolers in China, learning got a bit more fun thanks to their colorful new kindergarten. Japanese architect Keiichiro Sako created a kaleidoscope within the school by placing 483 glass inserts in rainbow hues throughout the space. Now, as light shines through, color bounces through the minimalist, white space. “The shades of colors can grow and shrink as the colors overlap and become different, or move from a vertical plane to a horizontal plane and then to a vertical plane,” Sako says. “It’s like a kaleidoscop...

My Modern MetApr 28

RIP Gene Deitch: Fans Pay Tribute to the Oscar-Winning Animator of Tom & Jerry Cartoons

RIP Gene Deitch: Fans Pay Tribute to the Oscar-Winning Animator of Tom & Jerry Cartoons Photo: Gene Deitch Prolific animator Gene Deitch, known for his work on the cartoons Popeye as well as Tom and Jerry, passed away on April 16, 2020, at the age of 95. During his six-decade career—one that started in the U.S. and ended in Prague—he had the opportunity to work not only on those shows but on numerous projects including an animated version of Maurice Sendak’s beloved Where the Wild Things Are. Deitch’s passion for illustration was evident from an early age. As a child, he created “little kid...

My Modern MetApr 28

Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away With These ‘Star Wars’ Video Conferencing Backgrounds

Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away With These ‘Star Wars’ Video Conferencing Backgrounds Coruscant Since the coronavirus lockdowns have taken place across the globe, people have had to work from home, and video conferencing has taken over. Now, you and your coworkers can visit a galaxy far, far away with over thirty Star Wars video conferencing backgrounds that Lucasfilm released on its website on April 16. Whether you’re using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Skype, the legendary production company that brought you the Star Wars films is here to help take your meetings out of this world. The selection ...

My Modern MetApr 28

Daughter Replaced Family Photos With Crayon Drawings and Her Family Didn’t Notice for 11 Days

Daughter Replaced Family Photos With Crayon Drawings and Her Family Didn’t Notice for 11 Days While many of us are currently going a little stir-crazy while stuck inside, avid prankster Kristen Vogler found a hilarious way to keep herself entertained. She decided to replace a collection of family photos in her home with her own hand-drawn replicas—and her parents didn’t notice for more than a week! Vogler’s prank was inspired by a similar one, where someone replaced their family photos with images of Nicolas Cage. She didn’t have a color printer though—only a box of crayons, so decided to c...

My Modern MetApr 28

Quarantined Couple Recreates Iconic Movie Moments With Things in Their Home

Quarantined Couple Recreates Iconic Movie Moments With Things in Their Home “Commando” Things can get a little wacky in the midst of coronavirus lockdown. While the Getty Museum Challenge has people scouring their homes to recreate famous artworks, one couple (Fanni Kovács and Norbert Hosszú) has used extra time indoors to depict iconic movie moments doing the same thing—whatever is around their home is fair game for a film. The couple shared interpretations of blockbusters including Scarface, Pulp Fiction, Men in Black, Up, and many more. The series highlights their ingenuity and how even ...

My Modern MetApr 28

Serve Fantastic Meals With These Fun and Functional Kitchen Utensils

Serve Fantastic Meals With These Fun and Functional Kitchen Utensils Searching for a way to inspire your next meal at home? Fortunately, there’s no need to go through a whole song and dance of choosing a new recipe to do so. Creative brand OTOTO has designed a series of whimsical kitchen utensils that will make serving your favorite foods a fresh and fun experience for everyone at the table. Spaghetti may be a great dish for parties, but sometimes grabbing the noodles feels im-pasta-ble without the right tools. Now you can make the struggle a thing of the past by picking up a pair of the Mo...

My Modern MetApr 28

10+ All-Inclusive Arts & Crafts Kits to Jumpstart Your Next Hobby

10+ All-Inclusive Arts & Crafts Kits to Jumpstart Your Next Hobby This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Are you searching for a new hobby to stay active and productive during your downtime at home? From basket weaving to painting to embroidery—there are a myriad of creative pursuits to try. And don’t let the list of new supplies deter you. We’ve put together a handy guide of all-inclusive arts and crafts kits that contain everything you need to begin your new artistic venture. ...

My Modern MetApr 28

The Raw, Grotesque, and Honest Post-War Paintings of Francis Bacon

The Raw, Grotesque, and Honest Post-War Paintings of Francis Bacon As an artist that emerged in the aftermath of World War II, Francis Bacon explored feelings like pain, fear, and anger in his paintings. It was his intention to create art that reflected raw and honest emotion. His intense, grotesque style portrayed animal-like forms that veered on the alien, as well as distressed human figures often screaming in pain or horror. Although Bacon debuted as an artist when he was already in his mid-thirties, he swiftly gained notoriety. His use of unsettling imagery like raw meat, the crucifixio...

My Modern MetApr 27

Interview: Top Underwater Photographer Shares the Secrets of His Success

Interview: Top Underwater Photographer Shares the Secrets of His Success If you follow underwater photography closely, you should be familiar with the exceptional work of Greg Lecoeur. As a top professional in the field, the French photographer sees his work published regularly in trade magazines like Sport Diver and Scuba Diving Magazine. Moreover, Lecoeur regularly tops the list of important photo competitions, most recently being named Underwater Photographer of the Year. Lecoeur’s ability to capture extraordinary moments underwater and to immortalize the spirit of marine life makes his ...

My Modern MetApr 27

Expressive Hyperrealistic Hand Paintings Highlight the Personality at Our Fingertips

Expressive Hyperrealistic Hand Paintings Highlight the Personality at Our Fingertips Given their complex anatomy, hands are often considered one of the most difficult subjects to draw. Artist Javier Arizabalo Garcia, however, manages to capture the expressive language of hands in his hyperrealistic paintings. On each canvas, he renders a posed hand so supple that you’d think it was a photograph. Based in Spain, Garcia received formal fine art training in his Basque hometown of Irun and at the University of Bilbao. After careers in both graphic design and photography, the artist decided to p...

My Modern MetApr 26

This HD Photo Gives Us an Extremely Detailed Look at Hundreds of Craters on the Moon

This HD Photo Gives Us an Extremely Detailed Look at Hundreds of Craters on the Moon Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is always pushing his work to new heights and his latest photo, titled All Terminator, is no exception. This high-definition image of the moon is like no other, so it should come as no surprise that McCarthy devoted weeks to its creation. Thanks to his dedication, every nook and crater is highlighted in this spectacular view of the moon and its lunar surface. So how did it all come together? In order to get the perfect blend of light and shadow, McCarthy spent two ...

My Modern MetApr 26

BBC Launches Daily Lessons for Kids With Experts and Celebs Like David Attenborough

BBC Launches Daily Lessons for Kids With Experts and Celebs Like David Attenborough Embed from Getty Images The BBC launched its latest educational tool, Bitesize Daily, to help support parents and students while they adapt to studying from home. This multi-platform initiative lasts for 14 weeks and offers twenty new lessons every weekday for children ages five to fourteen. These lessons air at 9:00 am BST on BBC iPlayer and Red Button; for those not living in the UK, the Bitesize Daily website includes short educational clips, practice sheets for a variety of subjects, and tips and tricks ...

My Modern MetApr 26

Researchers Spot a “Dragon” on Mars With High-Powered Camera

Researchers Spot a “Dragon” on Mars With High-Powered Camera Since 2006, the University of Arizona’s HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) has been exploring the surface of Mars. Specifically, it’s spent a lot of time in the Melas Chasma, a canyon located in the planet’s enormous Valles Marineris. One image, in particular, of the canyon floor conjures up a familiar sight. It’s almost as if a dragon landed on Mars. Taken 160 miles (258 km) above the southwestern part of the Melas Chasma, the image was captured in 2007 and shows some wall rock and the canyon floor. The incredibl...

My Modern MetApr 25

“Grim Reaper” Is Visiting Florida Beaches to Warn About Dangers of Not Social Distancing

“Grim Reaper” Is Visiting Florida Beaches to Warn About Dangers of Not Social Distancing Many of you have asked if I am willing to travel around Florida wearing Grim Reaper attire to the beaches and other areas of the state opening up prematurely. The answer is absolutely yes. Beginning May 1 we will hit the road here in state. Please retweet and spread the word. pic.twitter.com/UO7QKg161n — Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) April 22, 2020 Many people acknowledge that we have a long road ahead in order to slow and control the spread of COVID-19. Our commitment to social distancing has save...

My Modern MetApr 25

Illuminated Glass Orchids Celebrate the Exotic Flower’s Delicate Strength

Illuminated Glass Orchids Celebrate the Exotic Flower’s Delicate Strength With over 28,000 known species, the orchid is one of the largest flowering plant families on our planet. The elegant flower comes in various shapes, colors, and sizes, making them one of the most visually fascinating flowers in the world. With so much variety, it’s no surprise that their beauty has inspired the work of British artist Laura Hart. She’s crafted a collection of glowing orchid sculptures made from glass, titled Orchis Exotica. Hart has explored many artistic avenues throughout her life, but she didn’t beg...

My Modern MetApr 25

You Can Stream Shakespeare’s Greatest Plays for Free on Globe Theater’s YouTube

You Can Stream Shakespeare’s Greatest Plays for Free on Globe Theater’s YouTube Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Starting right now, you can stream some of the Shakespeare’s Globe Theater’s greatest productions of the Bard’s best plays online for free. Though the legendary English theater has been forced to keep its doors closed since March 18 to comply with safety measures being implemented amid coronavirus concerns, they want to keep bringing theater to the world. As such, the Globe will be streaming some of their past productions on their YouTube channel this spring. Each show featur...

My Modern MetApr 25

Man Scoops Up Pond Water and Documents His Own Growing Ecosystem in a Jar

Man Scoops Up Pond Water and Documents His Own Growing Ecosystem in a Jar YouTuber Atomic Shrimp recently decided to start his own window sill pond ecosystem and the results are both fascinating and oddly soothing. After scooping up a jar of muddy pond water, he began documenting the ecosystem’s development and, in the process, introduced his followers to some fascinating animals. For three weeks he took us along on his journey to see the organisms developing in the water. This included several flatworms and hydra, an immortal freshwater organism that became the unknowing star of the videos...

My Modern MetApr 25

Designer Creates Unique Photoshop Toolbar Keyboards for Easy Clickable Shortcuts

Designer Creates Unique Photoshop Toolbar Keyboards for Easy Clickable Shortcuts Full Size Photoshop Toolbar Keyboard This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. A Ukraine-based Etsy designer by the name of Konstantin (aka 3dDecors) delivers Photoshop’s iconic toolbar directly from the software into your hands in the form of brilliantly compact keyboards. These keyboards—which range between the “toolbar,” “number pad,” and “mini” editions—are all offered in black, white, or aluminum ...

My Modern MetApr 25

Lee Miller: Fashion Model, Surrealist, and Fearless War Correspondent

Lee Miller: Fashion Model, Surrealist, and Fearless War Correspondent View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lee Miller Archives (@leemillerarchives) on Feb 1, 2020 at 12:01am PST In the 1920s, modernism met its match when Surrealism entered the scene. With an emphasis on experimentation, Surrealism appealed to modern art’s most avant-garde artists, with Salvador Dalí and André Breton at the forefront. While most of these pioneering figures would continue pushing the boundaries of the movement for the duration of their careers, fashion model-turned-photographer Lee Miller made history...

My Modern MetApr 24

Artists Are Covering CDC-Compliant Face Masks in Their Art for a Good Cause

Artists Are Covering CDC-Compliant Face Masks in Their Art for a Good Cause Thomas Orrow | $17 This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. It appears that face masks will be part of our lives until the threat of COVID-19 has passed. The CDC recommends that we wear non-medical grade cloth coverings when in situations where physical distancing is hard to maintain—such as at the grocery store or pharmacy. When this guideline was issued, many companies and independent makers shifted thei...

My Modern MetApr 24

Learn How to Make These Pretty Flower Fruit Sandwiches at Home

Learn How to Make These Pretty Flower Fruit Sandwiches at Home From bento boxes to glass-like cakes, Japan has seen its fair share of people putting creative twists on their culinary creations. And while you might think the humble sandwich lacks artistic potential, Tastemade Japan shows just how pretty bread and filling can be. The team recently released a video online, detailing how to prepare their sweet fruit flower sandwiches, and they’re surprisingly easy for anyone to make at home. You might be thinking fruit, bread, and cream is a pretty strange combination, but you can’t deny this s...

My Modern MetApr 24

Man Builds Two Extra-Tall Cat Towers Spanning the Length of His Living Room

Man Builds Two Extra-Tall Cat Towers Spanning the Length of His Living Room Connecticut resident Rob Coutu really loves his two cats. After noticing that one of his kitties, a Savannah breed named Zach, wanted a structure that would allow him to perch high and survey his kingdom from below, Coutu got to work designing him and his fellow feline an epic tall cat tree. Over the course of nearly a year, Coutu assembled two multi-story towers that are connected by way of a tiny footbridge. It’s a spectacular addition to his living space and best of all, it’s a lot of fun for the cats (but mostly...

My Modern MetApr 24

Weatherman’s Cat Crashes His Home Broadcast and She’s Now a Beloved Co-Host

Weatherman’s Cat Crashes His Home Broadcast and She’s Now a Beloved Co-Host The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that many TV production studios have had to temporarily shut down, but that doesn’t mean viewers have to do without their favorite shows and news broadcasts. From famous musicians’ home concerts to John Krasinski’s “Some Good News” YouTube show, many celebrities are broadcasting from the comfort of their homes during lockdown. This is also the case for Indiana’s 14 First Alert Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons, who set up a green screen in his living room in order to continue to give the...

My Modern MetApr 24

Guy in Quarantine Builds a Tiny Restaurant for the Squirrels in His Yard

Guy in Quarantine Builds a Tiny Restaurant for the Squirrels in His Yard View this post on Instagram A post shared by jamesvreeland (@jamesvreeland) on Apr 6, 2020 at 11:59am PDT From a tiny art museum built for a pair of pet gerbils to an Instagram account dedicated to dogs working from home, pampering and documenting animals have clearly proven to be a welcome distraction from COVID-19 woes. That’s why James Vreeland from Michigan has been using his time in quarantine to create a miniature restaurant for the squirrels in his yard. Featuring tiny picnic-style tables, squirrel statues, and ...

My Modern MetApr 23

Antimicrobial Brass “Hygiene Hand” Helps You Avoid Spreading Harmful Germs

Antimicrobial Brass “Hygiene Hand” Helps You Avoid Spreading Harmful Germs This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has made us hyper-aware of the amount of common surfaces we touch on a daily basis, from door handles to the buttons on an ATM machine. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and fearful of germs, but it shouldn’t stop you from living a normal life. That’s why New York-based company StatGear has developed a simple tool to help you avoid spreadin...

My Modern MetApr 23

The Brilliant History of Books, From Egyptian Scrolls to E-Readers

The Brilliant History of Books, From Egyptian Scrolls to E-Readers Rogier van der Weyden, “The Magdalene Reading,” 1445 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons [Public Domain]) Books hold a special place in history. Existing since ancient times, their contents can give us a glimpse into the past, whether their chronicling current events, documenting historical figures, or simply telling stories. It is not just what is found in the pages of books, however, that can teach us about history. In fact, taking a closer look at the objects themselves can be equally enlightening. Here, we explore the history of t...

My Modern MetApr 23