My Modern Met - June 12 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Surreal Sculptures Reimagine Neoclassical Art With an Unexpected Modern Twist Full of Humor]()​ [Surreal Sculptures Reimagine Neoclassical Art With an Unexpected Modern Twist Full of Humor] Artist Wim Delvoye has made a career out of provocatively examining how society classes art and its role in the market economy. In the past, that’s led to tattooing pigs, and even a human who is now contractually obligated to go on display three times a year. His recent exhibition, titled The Order of Things, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Quirky Casserole Dish Playfully Designed With Creative Illustrations of Monstrous Chaos](=)​ [Quirky Casserole Dish Playfully Designed With Creative Illustrations of Monstrous Chaos] Whenever you feel like life isn't going your way, it can always be helpful to have some perspective. A well-timed reminder of your place in the universe can make your problems seem a lot less overwhelming and sometimes provide clarity on how to solve them. Other times, it can just be useful to realize that […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Transforms Denim Into Wearable Works of Art Inspired by Grandma and Los Angeles]()​ [Artist Transforms Denim Into Wearable Works of Art Inspired by Grandma and Los Angeles] @denem.jeans spring has sprung with butterfly & floral jeans ! #fashion #jeans #streetwear #smallbusiness #art ♬ never be yours by kali uchis – Kali Uchis Fan Page ❦ Traditionally, art involves building something up, whether that's charcoal on paper or oil paint on canvas. However, Los Angeles-based artist and fashion designer Emily Starobrat magically creates […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[You Have to Watch This Dancer’s Fancy Footwork to Classical Music](=)​ [You Have to Watch This Dancer’s Fancy Footwork to Classical Music] @thisisnotaprilatall My 4th time trying to post something without community guidlines coming at me praying this goofy ahh dance makes it Dc: ‍♀️ #fyp #dancetiktok #dance #dancechallenge #footworkdance #freestyledance #heelclick ♬ Suite from “The Nutcracker” ballet op. 71a March (Tchaikovsky) – Orchestra of Classical Music The most creative dancers out there know you can dance […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Japanese Artist Creates Moving Illustrations That Come to Life With Cleverly Placed Pull Tabs]()​ [Japanese Artist Creates Moving Illustrations That Come to Life With Cleverly Placed Pull Tabs] 動くイラスト作りました。 夏祭りの彼女 pic.twitter.com/6UZwqsE01O — しんらしんげ shinrashinge (@shin___geki) August 10, 2023 Do you remember the pull tab books from your childhood? It was a basic but clever concept. A strategically placed paper strip attached to a character or element allowed you to move it up and down or side to side in a picture book. Now, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Surreal Sculptures of Fragmented “Travelers” Pop Up in New York City]()​ [Surreal Sculptures of Fragmented “Travelers” Pop Up in New York City] New York City always has plenty of options for art lovers, but it has recently added thought-provoking sculptures along Park Avenue in Murray Hill. Bruno Catalano‘s Travelers have been displayed around the world, turning heads from Italy to Singapore. They've finally landed in NYC. Combined with a companion show at Galeries Bartoux, this is the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Fashion Designer Creates Stunning Geometric Outfits Including World’s First 3D-Printed Wedding Dress]()​ [Fashion Designer Creates Stunning Geometric Outfits Including World’s First 3D-Printed Wedding Dress]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Iris van Herpen Official (@irisvanherpen) Legendary fashion designer Iris van Herpen is known for the sleek symmetry and bold geometric patterns in her designs. She's an innovative favorite amongst entertainers, having dressed everyone from Beyoncé and Hunter Schaefer to Ali Wong and Elizabeth Debicki. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Olympus Mons: The Largest Volcano in Our Solar System Is Located on Mars](​ [Olympus Mons: The Largest Volcano in Our Solar System Is Located on Mars] As impressive as the highest peaks on Earth are, they barely compare to the tallest mountains in our solar system. Namely, Olympus Mons is a giant volcano on Mars that towers 16 miles above the neighboring plains and stretches 374 miles. In fact, it is so broad, that it doesn’t look like a typical mountain […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[James Webb Space Telescope Captures Earliest and Most Distant Galaxies Known by Scientists](=)​ [James Webb Space Telescope Captures Earliest and Most Distant Galaxies Known by Scientists] The celestial bodies spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continue to marvel the astronomy community. This time, it captured two of the earliest and most distant galaxies ever seen, breaking the records it previously set. The galaxies, known as JADES-GS-z14-0 and JADES-GS-z14-1, were seen as they were around 300 million years after the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Beautiful Portraits Drawn on Vintage Maps With Brilliant Crosshatching Technique](=)​ [Beautiful Portraits Drawn on Vintage Maps With Brilliant Crosshatching Technique] @edfairburn #crosshatching a private commission in ink over a unique atlas #map of Paris … #inkdrawing #drawing #portraitart #mapartist #mapart #maps #penandink #artwork #artist #crosshatchingart ♬ Comptine d'un autre été, l'après-midi – Yann Tiersen What does it mean to bring a city to life? This is the question that artist Ed Fairburn explores in his […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Environmental Activist Saves One of the Largest Forests in India From Harmful Coal Mining]()​ [Environmental Activist Saves One of the Largest Forests in India From Harmful Coal Mining] The biodiverse Hasdeo Aranya forests are one of the largest intact forest areas in India. Spread over 657 square miles, the forest, which is popularly known as the Lungs of Chhattisgarh, provides crucial natural resources to the 15,000 Indigenous Adivasi people living there. The sprawling forest is also home to diverse wildlife including elephants and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Is the Best Way to Load a Dishwasher According to Science](​ [This Is the Best Way to Load a Dishwasher According to Science] What's the best way to load a dishwasher? There seems to be as many possibilities as stars in the sky, but as with all things, the best course of action may be checking in with science. Kate Yoshida of MinuteFood enlisted two experts—Dr. Rainer Stamminger, professor in the Institute of Agricultural Engineering at the University […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Scientists Discover That Crows Can Actually Count Out Loud]()​ [Scientists Discover That Crows Can Actually Count Out Loud] Crows are incredibly intelligent animals. Scientifically known as the genus Corvus with many subsidiary species around the globe, these birds frequently impress scientists and amateur bird watchers alike with their brilliance. One rescued crow visited his savior every day to sip coffee, while researchers have uncovered crows' understanding of water level displacement. They can play […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Toddler From Ghana Is Declared ‘World’s Youngest Male Artist’ by Guinness World Records](=)​ [Toddler From Ghana Is Declared ‘World’s Youngest Male Artist’ by Guinness World Records]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Ace-Liam | youngest Artist GWR holder (@ace_liam_paints) Many children are natural born artists. After all, they possess boundless imagination and approach colors and shapes with a unique curiosity. That's why it would be hard to spot the youngest artist on Earth;  however, Guinness World […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[5-Year-Old’s Drawing Is Turned Into a Luminous Installation of a Bird’s Nest in Estonia](​ [5-Year-Old’s Drawing Is Turned Into a Luminous Installation of a Bird’s Nest in Estonia] Over the last several years, cities have smartly turned decaying industrial grounds into areas for public leisure. But doing this often comes with a question—is it better to tear down the old structures or refurbish them to maintain the aesthetic? A new installation brought to life by design agency Velvet and lighting design studio UN-LIKE […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Immersive Exhibition Tells the Story of Bees Through Sights, Sounds, and Smells](​ [Immersive Exhibition Tells the Story of Bees Through Sights, Sounds, and Smells] An innovative exhibition at Liverpool's World Museum merges art and science to bring the public into the fascinating world of bees. Bees: A Story of Survival is a tale of 120 million years of adaptation and survival. Designed and produced by artist and sculptor Wolfgang Buttress, the exhibition is a full sensory experience. This isn't […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Composer Turns Pet Portraits Into Beautiful Music That Reflects Your Furry Friend’s Personality](=)​ [Composer Turns Pet Portraits Into Beautiful Music That Reflects Your Furry Friend’s Personality] Visual artists have long been inspired by their pets. There's a seemingly endless supply of pet photography and even quirky crafts paying homage to our animal companions. But it turns out, our furry friends can also prompt creatives to write beautiful music—and not just the silly songs you sing to your dog or cat about […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Sculptor Transforms Stone Block Into a Incredibly Detailed Mountside Village]()​ [Sculptor Transforms Stone Block Into a Incredibly Detailed Mountside Village]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by TimberTints Studio (@timbertintsstudio) For as long as art has existed, humans have been making sculptures and carvings out of stone. Some of the oldest examples of human creativity are small idol statues that seemed to hold some sort of religious value for our ancestors. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[15 Funny Medieval Illustrations of Animals Artists Had Never Seen](​ [15 Funny Medieval Illustrations of Animals Artists Had Never Seen] Except for some elusive exceptions, today, there are photos and videos of every creature you can think of. And while it may seem commonplace, this kind of knowledge has only been around for a few decades. But centuries ago, artists and scientists didn't have it that easy. That's why, when it came to illuminated manuscripts, […] [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