Parents can be a challenge to shop for, and moms are no expectation. What do you get for the woman who has given you everything? And just in time for Mothers Day (in the U.S.), were having a sale. So, what will you get for mom? This includes the iconic rose and approaches to pressing daisies. For something completely differentbut still great for beginnersgift your mom a hopeful hand-lettering course....
An artist’s vision of Voyager 1. (Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech) Since 1977,Voyager 1has been wandering the corners of our universe. This computer assembles data for transmission to Earth. An artist’s vision of Voyager 1. (Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech) Through impressive coding from Earth, the code was split up into smaller segments and slotted into other chips. Meanwhile, they rerouted other codes to the new locations. On April 20, the first batch of data returned to Earth by the restored communication....
It is frequently found in ocean creatures who have evolved to have this unique property. It turns out the ability existed at least 540 million years ago in octocorals. So, the question was when did they develop this ability? Deep-sea octocorals glow. (Photo:NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research) They focused on octocorals, whose evolution DeLeo had previously worked on. By comparing modern species with fossils, they applied statistical measures....
For the 2024 Met Gala, guests were asked to dress according to the theme, Garden of Time. Bad Bunny, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, and Jennifer Lopez all acted as co-chairs alongsideVogueeditor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Zendaya turned heads for walking the carpet twice, each time with a different look. This year marked the debut Met Gala for Pamela Anderson and a return to the event for Demi Moore. Both cemented their iconic statuses with fashions that expressed their unique personalities....
DKNG Studiosfocuses on the curving lines of The Pearce House, a Usonian masterpiece from 1950. The bright, bold colors only highlight the home’s hemicycle design. Italian designersVan Ortonfocus on one of Wright’s unbuilt masterpieces,Morris House. “The Pearce House” by DKNG Studios This spectacular residence was meant to be built into a cliff overlooking the San Francisco Bay. While it never came to fruition, Van Orton’s work is a wonderful look at Wright’s vision....
Nature is truly an inspiring force. Organic elements, fromleavestorocks, have long stimulated and influenced artists. Now, a team of Japanese creatives have found inspiration in the humble puddle. Tokyo-based design studioYOYcreated a project aptly titledPuddlethat features a series of unique flower vessels. Each design creates the illusion of a bloom growing out of a crystal-clear splash on the ground. A single flower blooming in a puddle,writethe designers. This is a vase that creates such a scene....
Some artists have such unique styles that it makes you wonder about the thoughts that run through their heads. Hattori often poststimelapses on his Instagram, which give fascinating insight into his creative process. At first glance, they almost seem embroidered onto the background. That way, I create my own vision. While his figures are surreal, they are by no means scary. With big eyes, they generally seem quite sweet and lovable....
Its that time of year when we celebrate some of the best people in our lives. To rejoice in the awesomeness of moms, we are having a sale atMy Modern Met Store. This includes our items already onsale. If you need a place to start, check out our best-sellingVintage-Inspired Bird Scarfby Shovava. It features a detailed illustration of glorious feathers that will give your mom wingsliterally! Visit ourGifts for Momcollection at My Modern Met Store and show her how much you care....
Creating realistic sculptures is no easy feat. Pastry chefAmaury Guichonhas made a name for himself by recreating large objects with his medium of choice. One of Guichon’s latest pieces is a testament to this. He even achieves the stretched-out quality of rubber by carefully carving the chocolate pieces. Guichon used a similar approach when creating a massiveballoon dog, very much likeJeff Koons sculptures. However, one of the most striking details is the balloon knot that forms the nose....
Born with a hole in his heart, Martin is no stranger to overcoming any adversity. Martins mother, Ceri Hooper, helped him throughout this training journey. The proud momsaysthat the duo would run three times a week, increasing one mile at a time. And Martin was totally committed to the rigorous training involved. The young runner has been visibly excited to train and achieve a new goal. The Surrey native’s athleticism, beyond long distance running, includes feats in gymnastics and soccer....
But the influence goes both ways. Japanese people have also adopted subcultures and made them their own. Every Sunday, these dancers meet up in Yoyogi park, in the vibrant district of Harajuku. Photo: Ihateanarchists viaWikimedia Commons(Public domain) They show up donning retro leather and denim outfits, with their hair in gravity-defying pompadours. Rockabilly isconsideredone of the oldest subcultures in Harajuku, and moved into the park in 1998. Some of these smaller groups have been around for two or three decades....
The Hallaton Helmet faces its own modern replica. About40,000 soldiersfacilitated this conquesta mix of foot soldiers and cavalry, high command, and lowly troops. This invasion changed the course of British history demographically, politically, and economically. The Hallaton Helmet faces its own modern replica. (Photo:Leicestershire County Council Museums) It also left behind relics of a changing world. Among these is theHallaton Treasure, discovered in Leicestershire, England. Finally restored and painstakingly replicted, the helmet is now on display at theHarborough Museum....
What did your elementary school music program look like? Did you have a particularly passionate teacher who made the class incredibly memorable? Whatever the answer, prepare to be humbled. The result is incredible. They even stay on beat for the entire song without the use of sheet music. The video was originally published onYouTubein 2012. Their energy is truly infectious. Keep up the good work! How many of them have decided to pursue music, either as a hobby or as a career?...
