Artist Creates Intricate Land Installations as a Meditation on Letting Go

I dont think thats true at all. I think its just being creative that matters. He adds, Theres an endless array of ways to be creative. Foremans installations arent meant to last forever, though. They wash away with the rain, get swept away by waves, or gradually erode over time. But for the artist, this fleeting nature is part of his practice. He believes that land art is a really pure form of letting go....

September 11, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · James Johnson

LEGO Aims to Make Half Its Plastic Renewable by 2026

LEGO uses a supply chain tracing method calledmass balanceto determine how much of its materials come from sustainable sources. In 2021, about90%of all plastics worldwide came from fossil fuels. LEGO pays up to 70% more to buy these materials. The company sees its latest commitment to 50% renewable content as part of an industrywide eco-conscious shift. LEGO has also experimented with several greener prototype bricks in recent years, including collections made fromsugarcaneandrecycled plastic bottles....

September 11, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Crystal Mathews

Man Successfully Travels From Canada to Mexico Using Only Public Transit

This has earned public transit many fans, including William Hui. Hui has worked for TransLink, Vancouver’s transit agency, for over a decade. However, his fascination with public transit began before that. Photo: vkyryl/Depositphotos Still, Hui reported that there were no situations where he had to walk significant distances between bus stops. In total, it took Hui nine days to complete his journey. He spent a total of about $200 on bus tickets alone, plus the nine nights of accommodation....

September 11, 2024 · 1 min · 186 words · Andrea Welch

RingConn Gen 2 Is a Next-Gen Smart Ring to Help You Keep Track of Your Health

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just 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. Today, technology makes it easier than ever to keep track of our health. The RingConn is the best example of these qualities....

September 11, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Amber Foster

Vermont Man Stumbles Upon Elusive Canada Lynx in State’s First Sighting Since 2018

Photo: karelbock/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual lynx.) But sometimes, by sheer luck, these encounters happen to ordinary people. Hoping to get some expert insight, he sent the video toVermont Fish & Wildlife. Photo: karelbock/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual lynx.) Not only did they give Shattuck an answer, but they were taken aback. The man had come across an elusive and rareCanada lynx. They then posted the video toFacebookwith a quick explanation for all the enjoy....

September 11, 2024 · 1 min · 183 words · William Green

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 haveinspired artists for centuries. Beyer’s enthusiasm is infectious, and her love for watercolor shines through as she shares her extensive knowledge. You’ll then discover some of the most common watercolor techniques, from wet-on-wet to dry brushing. Once this foundation has been laid, Beyer will take students step-by-step through creating two watercolor paintings....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 161 words · Jacob Jones

Little Boy Who Broke 3,500-Year-Old Vase Invited Back to Museum to See It Restored

A post shared by (@hechtmus) Museums are famous for their near-ubiquitous no touching rule. This can help art and history feel more accessible. One museum in Haifa, IsraeltheHecht Museumdid just that. The vase in question was created between 2200 and 1500 BCE. It was in shockingly complete condition, making it a rarity. It was placed next to several others on a display stand without a glass barrier. For a four-year-old, there was no easy way to see inside....

September 10, 2024 · 2 min · 229 words · Andrew Lane

RIP James Earl Jones: Voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa Dies at 93

The acclaimed stage and screen actor enjoyed an extraordinary career, continuing to work well into his 80s. And in 2022, a Broadway theater was renamed in his honor. Over the next decade, Jones cemented his reputation as one of the eras foremost Shakespearean actors. Photo: Stuart Crawford viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY 2.0) Joness film debut came in 1964 with a minor role in Stanley KubricksDr. Strangelove, where he played a bombardier on a nuclear-armed aircraft....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 190 words · Gary Garcia

Funny Pet Portraits of Cats and Dogs Driving Cars and Playing Sports Just Like Humans

Fishman has been photographing animals for years, but her work goes far beyond ordinary pet portraits. I often play around with pairing images together. The juxtaposition of two images tells a story and brings out the human-like emotion. In one particular series, titledZoom Zoom, Fishman pairs individual dogs and cats inside colorful toy cars. I love these images so much, they are so fun and ridiculous, Fishman says. I smiled the whole time working on them....

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 174 words · Eric Burgess

Incredible Winners of the 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards

Anna by Eva Chupikova. Interestingly, Chupikova only ventured into portrait photography afew years ago, with minimalist landscapes being her primary interest. Thus, free from financial burdens, she can let her imagination run wild. “Anna” by Eva Chupikova. Minimalist Photographer of the Year and Portrait Photographer of the Year The other category winners, selected from 3,400 submissions, are also quite striking. Scroll down to see more of the winners, and then visit thewinner’s galleryon the official website....

September 9, 2024 · 2 min · 400 words · Melissa Clark

Turkish Beekeeper Turns Honey-Stealing Bears Into Taste Testers

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. Sedef also tried with storage houses and metal cages, but the furry creatures always found a way in. Photo: oorka5/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual bear) Running out of ideas, Sedef decided it was best to track the animals. The footage is not only adorable but also quite revealing....

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Miranda Pollard

Vhils and Bordalo II Collaborate on Stunning Mural Celebrating Charles Darwin

Recently, in Lisbon, they came together and merged their styles for a fascinating collaboration. Created for theCor de Chelas Festival, the mural honors Charles Darwin’s seminal workOn the Origin of Species. Published 165 years ago, the work laid the foundation for our understanding of evolution. To celebrate this achievement, Vhils and Bordalo II created a fascinating mural. Together, they honor Darwin’s observation that humans and primates are closely related. The successful collaboration led to a limited-edition print,Origin, that replicated this artistic achievement....

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 156 words · Joseph Brennan

20 Fall Craft Kits and Supplies for Autumn-Loving Little Ones

Photo: Yan Krukau viaPexelsThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: Yan Krukau viaPexelsThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. 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?...

September 8, 2024 · 1 min · 213 words · Zachary Jones