My Modern Met - September 10 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Little Boy Who Broke 3,500-Year-Old Vase Invited Back to Museum to See It Restored](=)​ [Little Boy Who Broke 3,500-Year-Old Vase Invited Back to Museum to See It Restored]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by מוזיאון הכט (@hechtmus) Museums are famous for their near-ubiquitous “no touching” rule. In an effort to make exhibits more approachable, many institutions have experimented with placing certain artifacts and works of art out in the open with no glass dividing the viewer and the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[RIP James Earl Jones: Voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa Dies at 93]()​ [RIP James Earl Jones: Voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa Dies at 93] James Earl Jones, renowned for his legendary voice roles as Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, has passed away at age 93. He died at his home in Dutchess County, New York, during the early hours of September 9, surrounded by his loving family. The acclaimed stage and screen actor enjoyed an extraordinary […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Learn the Basics of Watercolor Painting in This Online Class](​ [Learn the Basics of Watercolor Painting in This Online Class] Watercolor paint is an incredibly popular medium known for its transparency and layering effect. Small enough to put in your pocket and set up anywhere, watercolors have inspired artists for centuries. And now, My Modern Met Academy is helping anyone get comfortable with the medium in our newest online class, Introduction to Watercolor Painting. Taught […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Turkish Beekeeper Turns Honey-Stealing Bears Into Taste Testers](​ [Turkish Beekeeper Turns Honey-Stealing Bears Into Taste Testers] Bears going crazy over honey is a trope we often see in media, particularly children's cartoons. However, a very real example of this was recorded by Turkish beekeeper Ibrahim Sedef. After bears kept breaking into his bee hives, he tried concealing them, which didn't work. So, he leaned into the creatures' honey obsession, turning them […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[85-Year-Old Sir Ian McKellen Isn’t Ready to Hang Up Gandalf’s Hat Just Yet](​ [85-Year-Old Sir Ian McKellen Isn’t Ready to Hang Up Gandalf’s Hat Just Yet]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Ian McKellen (@ianmckellen) With the new Lord of the Rings movie set for release in 2026, fans of the popular fantasy franchise can rest assured knowing that Sir Ian McKellen, at 85 years old, has no intention of stepping away from his iconic role […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Incredible Winners of the 2024 Minimialist Photography Awards]()​ [Incredible Winners of the 2024 Minimialist Photography Awards] Now in its sixth edition, the Minimalist Photography Awards has once again demonstrated the exceptional quality that can happen when photographers pare down their images. Twelve category winners have been announced, and photographer Eva Chupikova has been named Minimalist Photographer of the Year for her fascinating portrait series Anna. Conceptually influenced by the Renaissance period, Chupikova's […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Vhils and Bordalo II Collaborate on Stunning Mural Celebrating Charles Darwin](​ [Vhils and Bordalo II Collaborate on Stunning Mural Celebrating Charles Darwin] Street artists Vhils and Bordalo II are known for their unique techniques, which either subtract or add to a wall to bring an image to life. While Vhils uses chisels and drills to etch his images into a wall, Bordalo II uses reclaimed materials to build a sculptural form onto the wall's surface. Recently, in […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Funny Pet Portraits of Cats and Dogs Driving Cars and Playing Sports Just Like Humans](=)​ [Funny Pet Portraits of Cats and Dogs Driving Cars and Playing Sports Just Like Humans] Capturing animals during their most endearing moments is a fine art, but New York-based pet photographer Shaina Fishman takes it to a whole new level. She captures fun, creative shots of cats and dogs paired with unexpected props, adding a playful twist to each photo that’s sure to make you smile. Fishman has been photographing […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Public Work Uses AI Tagging to Organize Over 100,000 Copyright-Free Images](=)​ [Public Work Uses AI Tagging to Organize Over 100,000 Copyright-Free Images] If you are among the many who struggle to find the right image without worrying about copyright restrictions, Public Work may be the perfect solution for you. Built by Cosmos, Public Work features over 100,000 public domain images compiled from online archives and institutions like the MET, Art Institute of Chicago, and the New York Public Library. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[20 Fall Craft Kits and Supplies for Autumn-Loving Little Ones](​ [20 Fall Craft Kits and Supplies for Autumn-Loving Little Ones] With their endless enthusiasm and infinite imaginations, kids are known for their creativity. And what better time to foster their artistic flair than the fall? On top of getting children into the holiday spirit, seasonal, hands-on projects are the perfect way for kids to keep cozy on those cool and crisp autumn days—especially when the […] [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