My Modern Met - June 21 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Rare Photos of Frida Kahlo on Display in New York City](=)​ [Rare Photos of Frida Kahlo on Display in New York City] Visionary artist Frida Kahlo led a fascinating life that continues to capture the public's imagination. A new exhibition in New York City gives a deeper insight into all facets of her life by displaying nearly 50 photographs of the artist. FRIDA KAHLO, Forever Yours, on view at Throckmorton Fine Art, moves from her early photographs […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Street Art Festival Breathes New Life Into Semi-Abandoned Italian Town](=)​ [Street Art Festival Breathes New Life Into Semi-Abandoned Italian Town] Italy has long fought against its decrease in population, which has led to many small centers transforming into ghost towns. But for one tiny village in central Italy, street art has breathed new life into what was once a depopulated area. Located in the Molise region, Civitacampomarano has hosted the CVTà Street Fest for the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Remote Island Transformed Into Tranquil Resort Merging Japanese and Danish Design](=)​ [Remote Island Transformed Into Tranquil Resort Merging Japanese and Danish Design] Inspired by the design of a traditional Japanese house, BIG‘s NOT A HOTEL Setouchi merges Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetics. Located on Sagi Island, the firm's vision brings three villas and a restaurant to the island's southwestern cape. BIG's plan prioritizes the natural landscape, offering sweeping views of the sea and restoring the undulating landscape. Olive […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Newly Discovered Exoplanet the Size of Earth May Be Habitable]()​ [Newly Discovered Exoplanet the Size of Earth May Be Habitable] The search for extraterrestrial life has long motivated astronomers. The universe is vast and many realms still remain unknown. Thankfully, the evolving technology of astronomers at NASA and other research centers has shed light on increasingly far reaches of the skies. Observations from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) have recently revealed yet another exoplanet—a […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Surreal Artist Turns Ordinary Objects Into Unexpected Fashion and Delicious Design](​ [Surreal Artist Turns Ordinary Objects Into Unexpected Fashion and Delicious Design]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Gab Bois (@gabbois) Even the most mundane objects you come across every day has great untapped potential. Artist Gab Bois knows this all too well. By looking into the meaning and origins of common things, she emerges with a surrealist composition that turns objects […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Insightful Video Shows the Process of Making Soap With Silk and Coconuts](=)​ [Insightful Video Shows the Process of Making Soap With Silk and Coconuts] @ugyarneo762kgebr #CapCut #handwork #interesting #soap #makesoap #allnatural #fypシ #foryou ♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show Purchasing a bar of soap at the store isn't quite the same as making your own. In fact, very few people understand the work that goes into making it. For luxury soaps, this process is […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Street Artists Transform a Scottish City Into an Open-Air Art Gallery]()​ [Street Artists Transform a Scottish City Into an Open-Air Art Gallery] For the seventh year, international artists have taken over Scotland's third-largest city for Nuart Aberdeen. Eleven artists descended on the city in early June to create public art centered around the theme “Living Heritage.” In doing so, they continue to transform the fabric of the port city. The organizers encouraged all of the artists to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Get Ready for This Weekend’s Exceptionally Large Strawberry Moon](​ [Get Ready for This Weekend’s Exceptionally Large Strawberry Moon] Summer is here, and the Moon is about to put on a spectacular show to celebrate. Just one day after the summer solstice, June's full moon—known as the Strawberry Moon—will be at its fullest. It will also appear exceptionally large because, according to Farmer's Almanac, it is the lowest full moon in years. This is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[2024 Audubon Photography Awards Celebrates the Beauty of North American Birds]()​ [2024 Audubon Photography Awards Celebrates the Beauty of North American Birds] Now in its 15th year, the Audubon Photography Awards is celebrating the magic of bird photography. Run by the National Audubon Society, the competition is open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages. This year, Mathew Malwitz came away with the top prize for his delightful portrait of two Blackburnian warblers facing each other […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artistic Tapestries Highlight the Fragile Beauty of Marine Ecosystems](=)​ [Artistic Tapestries Highlight the Fragile Beauty of Marine Ecosystems] Textile artist Vanessa Barragão continues to use her craft to showcase the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems. The Portuguese artist, along with a small team of assistants, uses textile scraps that would otherwise be discarded to create her elaborate wall hangings. Reminiscent of coral reefs, they represent the complexities of life underwater. While her […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Exhibit Your Cat’s Creations With a ‘Catvas’ Scratching Pad That Can Be Displayed Like Wall Art](​ [Exhibit Your Cat’s Creations With a ‘Catvas’ Scratching Pad That Can Be Displayed Like Wall Art] Torn cushions, scuffed up carpets, and scratched furniture—many cat owners know this sight all too well. For some pet parents, this is simply seen as their beloved cat's claw maintenance. It can't be helped! Still, there seems to be a better outlet for your kitty to file their claws—with a chance of you even celebrating […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Photographer Dangles From Helicopter To Capture Beautiful Abstract Landscapes From Above]()​ [Photographer Dangles From Helicopter To Capture Beautiful Abstract Landscapes From Above] Commercial photographer Andrei Duman takes to the skies for a stunning set of aerial landscape imagery. Through his lens, we see an abstract view of the world, with strange lines and surreal colors. Taken using a 151-megapixel Phase One camera, the images are also filled with rich details that really pop when they are seen […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Uses UV Light to “Photograph” the Invisible and Bring Ancient African Folklore Into the Light](=)​ [Artist Uses UV Light to “Photograph” the Invisible and Bring Ancient African Folklore Into the Light] Darkness is a challenge for many photographers. A badly lit room can ruin an image, and the absence of light can make it impossible for the camera to capture anything at all. What if darkness was not only a resource but also a meaningful vessel? Multimedia artist Mikael Owunna turns the principles of photography on […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Hawaiian Teen Wins $10,000 for Research on Mysterious Outbreak Killing Sea Turtles]()​ [Hawaiian Teen Wins $10,000 for Research on Mysterious Outbreak Killing Sea Turtles] Though many high school students may not be enthusiastic about science projects, one determined student decided to take it upon himself to spend nearly three years on one. Meet Maddux Alexander Springer, a Hawaiian teen who noticed a lack of study on a species of sea turtles afflicted by a mysterious disease and decided to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Stylish Guy Shows How Male Fashion Has Evolved Over the Last 12,000 Years](​ [Stylish Guy Shows How Male Fashion Has Evolved Over the Last 12,000 Years]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Wisdom Kaye (@wisdm) When looking up the history of fashion, it's almost irresistible to browse through that various styles of garments made for women over the years. Tracing the history of female fashion is a colorful adventure filled with diverse silhouettes. Unbeknownst to many, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Fascinating Videos Reveal How Geishas Apply Their Makeup](​ [Fascinating Videos Reveal How Geishas Apply Their Makeup] Japan's geisha tradition has long captured the world's imagination. Many of us have read or watched Memoirs of a Geisha; some have even traveled to Japan to experience geisha culture. These consummate hosts and incredible artists are known for many things, but perhaps their striking makeup stands out the most. Thanks to the TikTok account […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Cara, the Anti-AI Social Media Platform for Artists, Sees an Explosion of Users](=)​ [Cara, the Anti-AI Social Media Platform for Artists, Sees an Explosion of Users] Social media is a wonderful way for creatives to get their creations out to a wider audience. From DeviantArt and Behance to Instagram and TikTok, there's a long history of art online. But these days, thanks to algorithm changes and the rise of AI, it can be harder than ever for artists to reach their […] [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