Maurizio Cattelans infamousduct-taped bananasparked a debate, to say the least, when it first debuted in 2019. Would they relate to it? In Moghaddam’s illustration,Van Goghstands behind a stall, selling some of his most famous paintings. There’s everything fromStarry Nightand his self-portrait toSunflowersandIrises. But theres one glaring differencethey all have a banana taped to the center of the canvas. A desperate Van Gogh raises his arms, as if begging passersby to check out these updated creations....

Fireflies flying in the misty by Shirley Wung, Taiwan. Canadian photographerAndrew Mielzynskiand Japanese photographerRyohei Iriewere singled out for having the best portfolio and individual image, respectively. Mielzynski’s portfolio captures everything from snowy white winters in Ontario to the rusty sands of the Atacama desert. “Fireflies flying in the misty” by Shirley Wung, Taiwan. Winner, Forest. The contest’s judging chair, Peter Eastway, noted his tenacity and willingness to keep pushing his creativity....

Highlights include aWomen in Aviationexhibit and aviation-inspired artwork byStan StokesandRobert Taylor. This aviation museum is also about more than simply preserving historyits also a space to celebrate the present. Most recently, the museum hosted theDesert Air Festivalover the weekend of November 15, 2024. Photo:Visit Greater Palm Springs@visitgreaterps My Modern Mets editor-in-chief, Eugene Kim, was lucky enough to attend the festival. Check out some of his images below, as well as some snapshots from the museum itself....

Time is ticking down to the holidays. Plus, they can be viewed as many times as you like. And best of all, you cansave 25% on all of our classeswhen you use the codeblackfriday2024at checkout. The sale lasts until December 1, 2024, at 6:59 p.m. EST. With such a great sale, what class should you enroll in first? If you need a place to start, consider what it is that interests you....

The legendary performer starred in countless movies and television shows, including the cultural mainstayThe Golden Girls. The stamp itself was designed by Greg Breeding, an art director at USPS. Stephanosannounced the stampon his Instagram account last week, generating great excitement for the design. The stamp joins many others slated to be released throughout 2025. Throughout her life, White received more than 20 Emmy nominations, winning eight of them across several categories....

A post shared by @spectacleacres Renovating an old building often comes with surprises, but Vancouver Island woodworkerConnor Nijssenever imagined hed uncover 115 stuffed animals hidden within the walls of his farmhouse. Nijsse believes the stuffed animals were used as an unconventional form of insulation by the previous owners, but he has no idea where they all came from, or when exactly they were put there. Although theyd likely been hidden behind the wall for years, all 115 stuffed animals remained in surprisingly good condition, protected by a plastic wrap barrier inside the wall....

Photo: PeterEtchells/Depositphotos Have you ever seen a photo of a dolphin grinning, almost posing for the camera? It turns out that cheesy' expression isn’t a coincidence. A recent study published iniSciencefound that bottlenose dolphins often exhibit open-mouth expressions during playful exchanges. Photo: PeterEtchells/Depositphotos When one dolphin observes another making this smile, it often mimics ita behavior known as rapid facial mimicry. Building on these observations, the researchers hypothesized that dolphins use open-mouth expressions to communicate....

Now, the Northern Quarter serves as a fitting backdrop for a new mural by the artistic duoSNIK. Located on the corner of Tib Street,Still Lifeoffers a moment of tranquility within the bustling city. Still Lifemarks SNIKs triumphant return to Manchesters Northern Quarter following their 2018 muralSerenity. A vivid portrait of peace and contemplation,Still Lifeseamlessly captures the spirit of a legendary neighborhood. To discover more striking murals and street art by SNIK, visit theirwebsite....

Tashkent, Uzbekistans capital and the largest city in Central Asia, boasts a rich architectural history. Whether it be intricately patterned or staunchly modernist, the citys architecture is as diverse as it is creative. The center spans 23,000 square meters (approx. Similarly, brick is a traditional building material in Uzbekistan, given its durability and simple fabrication process. The building also draws inspiration from Shashmaqom music. Zaha Hadid Architects prioritizes more than just Uzbek culture within this architectural plan....

Sernet’sOneseries is often calledGuerrilla Tea. These spontaneous events were recorded on camera, with the photographs serving to immortalize these ephemeral one-on-one encounters. In doing so, he forged meaningful human connections away from the modern trappings of technology. Denilson, Niteroi, Brazil © 2002 Pierre Sernet Freedom of speech and dissent without fear are the cornerstones of American democracy. Tea ceremony is based on four concepts: harmony, purity, tranquility, and respect. These are values I feel strongly about, so you could say they are also my values....

My Modern Met was in attendance as an invited guest of Desert Air and provided accomodations. However, all opinions in this article are written from an honest, unbiased perspective. After dancing the night away, festival goers were invited to participate in a variety of daytime activities. My Modern Met was in attendance as an invited guest of Desert Air and provided accomodations. However, all opinions in this article are written from an honest, unbiased perspective....

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This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. The painting is also featured on a number ofstandard phone cases, all of which are MagSafe compatible. The collection celebrates other Dali artworks as well....