My Modern Met - October 23 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Anne Frank’s Secret Rooms Recreated for Exhibition in New York](=)​ [Anne Frank’s Secret Rooms Recreated for Exhibition in New York] Amsterdam's Anne Frank House is visited by millions of people each year, and now, for the first time, its rooms will be recreated for a one-of-a-kind exhibition in New York City. Thanks to full-scale replicas, visitors will be immersed in the rooms where Anne Frank and her family spent two years hiding from the Nazis. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Photo Contest Celebrates Excellence in Architectural Photography]()​ [Photo Contest Celebrates Excellence in Architectural Photography] The proper photography can make a piece of architecture pop by accentuating its design. In awknowledgement of this, the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) recognizes excellence in the field of architectural photography with its Architecture Photography MasterPrize. Now in its fourth year, it complements the organization's awards for architectural design, product design, and the best architectural firms. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Still-Life Artist Turns Popular Junk Food Into Oil Paintings That Belong in a Museum](​ [Still-Life Artist Turns Popular Junk Food Into Oil Paintings That Belong in a Museum] When you think of still-life paintings, you probably imagine Paul Cézanne’s depictions of fruit or maybe even Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers. But the tradition of still-life painting has been around for centuries, long before these masters, and actually continues to thrive today. The everyday objects around us make great subjects for artists—not just to sharpen […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Illustrated Alphabet Posters Celebrate the Unique ABCs of U.S. Cities and States](=)​ [Illustrated Alphabet Posters Celebrate the Unique ABCs of U.S. Cities and States] Though typically associated with children and elementary schools, alphabet posters can be designed for adults and sleek apartments, too. Abbie Renzema, an illustrator based in Las Vegas, delightfully proves this point. The gifted artist creates charming posters that recreate the alphabet, whether they be based on Wes Anderson movies, inside jokes from the iconic TV […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Astonishingly Painted Throne Room Is Found by Archeologists in an Ancient Peruvian Site](​ [Astonishingly Painted Throne Room Is Found by Archeologists in an Ancient Peruvian Site] A recent archeological discovery has taken aback researchers in Peru. A stunningly painted throne room from the Moche culture was found in Pañamarca, located atop a granite hill in the lower Nepeña Valley. The Moche, a society that lived between about 350 and 850 C.E. in northern Peru, has been at the center of exciting […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Enchanting Augmented Reality Installation Brings Venetian Icons to Life](=)​ [Enchanting Augmented Reality Installation Brings Venetian Icons to Life] With its winding canals, stunning architecture, and rich history, Venice is one of the most captivating destinations in Europe. The city is home to the annual Venice Biennale, and has cultivated such renowned figures as the explorer Marco Polo, painter Titian, and musician Antonio Vivaldi. This fall, Venice’s contemporary art scene and storied past merged […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Polish Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of Four Adorable Sumatran Tiger Cubs](=)​ [Polish Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of Four Adorable Sumatran Tiger Cubs]  Wyświetl ten post na Instagramie  Post udostępniony przez #zoowroclaw (@zoowroclaw) Zoo Wroclaw in Poland recently celebrated a major conservation milestone with the birth of four Sumatran tiger cubs, a significant boost for this critically endangered species. Born on July 22, 2024, the zoo waited several weeks before making the announcement of the cubs’ […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Moo Deng Officially Has Her Own Logo That’s Just as Cute as the Baby Pygmy Hippo]()​ [Moo Deng Officially Has Her Own Logo That’s Just as Cute as the Baby Pygmy Hippo] Since her birth on July 10, 2024, Moo Deng, the charming baby pygmy hippopotamus, has gained international recognition. The hippo, whose name means “bouncy pig,” lives with her family at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, and has captivated social media with her feisty personality, adorable chubbiness, and signature rosy cheeks. Her popularity has […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[14-Year-Old Creates AI-Based Handheld Pesticide Detector and Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge](=)​ [14-Year-Old Creates AI-Based Handheld Pesticide Detector and Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge] Nowadays, pesticides are widely used in agriculture to protect crops from other creatures devouring them, ensuring there's a bigger bounty that can reach more people's tables. However, they can also have very bad effects on your health. While this seems to be mostly solved by washing your produce, 14-year-old Sirish Subash couldn't help but wonder […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Magical Images of Fireflies Lighting up Japan’s Forests at Night](=)​ [Magical Images of Fireflies Lighting up Japan’s Forests at Night] Every summer, the forests of Japan’s Yamagata prefecture come alive with the dreamlike, warm lights of thousands of fireflies. Photographer Kazuaki Koseki has set out to capture this charming phenomenon with his camera. The breathtaking images make up his Summer Faeries series, a collection of images that seem out of a storybook. “For my series Summer […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Vibrant Colors and Shapes Pop Out of Creative Duo’s Joyful Optical Illusions](​ [Vibrant Colors and Shapes Pop Out of Creative Duo’s Joyful Optical Illusions] Creative photography duo Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda are known for their playful and imaginative images. They combine architectural spaces, colorful paper, and everyday props with their own bodies to create joyful optical illusions that tell a story. With their background in architecture and a love for minimalism, Devís and Rueda have a talent for […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[JWST Discovers Icy Exoplanet That Looks Like an Eyeball May Have Liquid Ocean]()​ [JWST Discovers Icy Exoplanet That Looks Like an Eyeball May Have Liquid Ocean] Since its discovery in 2017, scientists believed that exoplanet LHS 1140 b was a gaseous planet similar to Neptune. However, thanks to data gathered by the James Webb Space Telescope in December 2023, astronomers believe this super-Earth may be quite different. The temperate exoplanet could actually be habitable and either covered in ice or have […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Zendaya Pays Homage to Cher by Wearing Vintage Golden Naked Dress at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame](​ [Zendaya Pays Homage to Cher by Wearing Vintage Golden Naked Dress at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame] Embed from Getty Images Over the weekend, Cher was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (aka Rock Hall)—an overdue tribute honoring her legacy in music, film, TV, and fashion. And there was no one better to introduce the multifaceted performer than someone who has been just as lauded for her talent and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Iconic London Tube Map Designer’s Archive Is Going on Sale and Getting Its Own Exhibit](​ [Iconic London Tube Map Designer’s Archive Is Going on Sale and Getting Its Own Exhibit] London's subway system (“the Tube”) is a standout feature of the city. Stretching into the suburbs, it connects a vast and diverse metropolis. Its easy-to-use lines take tourists and locals from monument to monument, pub to pub in fairly clean train cars (when compared to other major global hubs like New York City). Since 1863, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Celebrities Reunite With Their Past Selves in Realistic Photoshop Edits](​ [Celebrities Reunite With Their Past Selves in Realistic Photoshop Edits] Ever wonder what it would be like to meet your younger self? Digital creator Ard Gelinck brings this idea to life with his Photoshop skills, creating realistic portraits of celebrities posing side by side with their younger selves. Aging is inevitable, even for celebrities. And Ard Gelinck’s fascinating image mashups highlight this journey, revealing how […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Astronomers Make a Discovery That Challenges Our Notions of the Universe](​ [Astronomers Make a Discovery That Challenges Our Notions of the Universe] It's common knowledge that our planet is part of the Milky Way, and that our galaxy is just a small part of the universe. But an international team of researchers guided by astronomers from the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy is making us rethink just how large that universe may be. After studying 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