Teen Captures Vintage-Looking Portraits of Friends With 100-Year-Old Camera

Ru has been practicing photography since they were 15. I love alternative and historical photographic processes, Ru tells My Modern Met. But this is not the case. By using a No. I really love testing the boundaries of what a photograph can be, Ru says. The Atlanta-based creative captured the portraits using a No. 2 Folding Autographic Brownie, which was manufactured by Kodak between the years of 1915 and 1926.

April 2, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Kelly Henry

Touching Image of Intergenerational Love Wins Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize

In Great-Grandpas Hands by Yvonne C. Krystovsky. Every line, texture, and nuance reinforces the significance of this intergenerational love. This photograph is a touching testament to the beauty and depth of the connection between generations. “In Great-Grandpa’s Hands” by Yvonne C. Krystovsky. First Place Winner.“The photograph shows the hands of a great-grandfather holding those of his great-grandchild in a moment of tender connection. The wrinkles and scars on the old man’s skin tell of a lifetime of experiences, while the child’s soft fingers reflect the innocence and curiosity of youth....

April 2, 2024 · 6 min · 1155 words · Robert Ball

‘Mona Lisa’ Has a Nearly Identical Painting Created at the Same Time

However, it is far from the only existing version of this painting. This painting has belonged to the Prado Museum since its foundation in 1819. This was exacerbated by a repainting the original composition had suffered. Photo: Leonardo da Vinci viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain (Left); Apprentice of Leonardo da Vinci viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain (Right) Its fate changed in 2011. To get it ready, the Prado Museum launched a restoration project....

April 2, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Karl Turner

7,000-Year-Old Canoes Discovered Near Rome Are Oldest Ever Found in Mediterranean

Canoe Marmotta 1 on display in the Museo delle Civilta in Rome. (Photo:Gibaja et al.) Have you heard of La Marmotta? Canoe Marmotta 1 on display in the Museo delle Civiltà in Rome. (Photo:Gibaja et al.) La Marmotta lies under Lake Bracciano which connects 23 miles of winding rivers to the Mediterranean sea. Countless exceptionally well-preserved remnants of ancient life have been documented since its discovery decades ago. Wooden buildings (some with wooden floors) populate the area....

April 1, 2024 · 2 min · 247 words · Mrs. Jennifer Dixon

Artist Gives Vintage Pianos a Second Life by Turning Them Into Sweeping Phoenix Sculptures

For many, pianos are more than simple musical instruments, especially for those who have one at home. Fortunately, Australian sculptorDavid Coxhas come up with an alternative that sees this beautiful instrument rise from the ashesfiguratively. The artist turns the keys and other parts from broken-down pianos into sweeping phoenix-shaped sculptures. Many of our most treasured, sentimental memories reside within objects we adore, he tells My Modern Met. (Also its about 200kg lighter)....

April 1, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Jeremiah Coleman

RIP Louis Gossett Jr: Celebrating the First Black Man To Win Best Supporting Actor Oscar

Born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, Gossett made his stage debut at the age of 17. In 1959, he played the role of George Murchison in the playA Raisin in the Sun. He then reprised his role in the movie version released two years later. Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos But it was not going to destroy me. He was open and generous. We owe so much to him. Photo: bossmoss/Depositphotos What a monumental life he lived, Domingo wrote onX(formerly Twitter)....

April 1, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Kathryn Donovan

This Japanese Village Is Filled With Hundreds of Dolls Posing Like Real People and They’re All Made by One Woman

On the eastern end of Japans Shikoku Island, there’s a village known as Nagoro. These life-size dolls are made of straw, newspaper, and old clothes. While they are quite detailed, it’s their placements throughout the village that have gotten them worldwide attention. If you drove by quickly, you could easily mistake them for real people. Tsukimi’s project began back in 2002. After spending part of her life in Osaka, she moved back to Nagoro....

April 1, 2024 · 1 min · 189 words · Robert Lopez

Watch How Vincent van Gogh and Frida Kahlo Would Deal With Client Feedback in Funny Ad Spoof

It’s even harder to make museum-worthy ads. TheMuseum-Worthyvideo brings contemporary advertising drama to Van Gogh’s studio. They’re talking aboutThe Starry Night, but that’s not the end of the feedback. Vincentvan Gogh, “TheStarry Night,” 1889 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) They just found it a little, um, dark. Of course, this completely changes the concept and the intention behind Van Gogh’s work. The whole exchange between the account executives and the creatives is hilarious and spot on....

April 1, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Kristen Lowe

Archaeologists Have Determined What Ancient Roman Wine Tasted Like

The ancient Romans were no different, as wine was a central part of their culture. By all estimates, they also drank a lot of it. Traditionally, Roman wine was stored indolia, large clay vessels that were partially buried in the ground. Dolia in Ostia Antica, Italy (Photo: AlMare viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0) Qvevri being buried in a winery in Georgia. Photo: efesenko/Depositphotos Qvevri being buried in a winery in Georgia. (Photo: Levan Gokadze viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 2....

March 31, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Teresa Johnson

Wild Alligators Become “Frozen Solid” To Survive a Cold Snap in Texas and North Carolina

Photo: JDunbarPhoto/Depositphotos Have you ever wondered how certain animals like alligators manage to survive through harsh weather? The animals do this by allowing pond water to freeze around them. This state of dormancy is the reptile equivalent of hibernation. Photo: JDunbarPhoto/Depositphotos Another alligator was found suspended in a freezing pond at the Gator Country Rescue Center in Beaumont, Texas. Photo: TallyPic/Depositphotos Watch these alligators breathe while in a frozen pond. Photo: TallyPic/Depositphotos

March 31, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Adriana Clayton

Mother Octopus Protects Offspring and Makes Ultimate Sacrifice in Touching Video

Photo: PantherMediaSeller/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual octopus.) The octopus is arguably one of the coolest animals on Earth. It canchange color to blend inwith its surroundings, shoot ink to stun predators, and regrow severed limbs. Photo: PantherMediaSeller/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual octopus.) These creatures are also incredibly smart, capable of navigating mazes, solving puzzles, and jimmying locks. Now, aviral videoshared by CBC shows us a part of octopus life that we rarely get to see....

March 30, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Katrina Mann

Watch How a Nomadic Mongolian Family Gathers Ice To Make a Hot Breakfast

What does yourbreakfast routinelook like? Maybe breakfast involves stopping at your favorite cafe on the way to work. Whatever your habits are, you probably have never seen a morning routine like this. Photo: Screenshot from YouTube Those intrigued by the foods of other cultures are in luck. Additionally, Buyanaa often posts educational videos of traditional Mongolian dances. Those interested in keeping up with the family can follow them onYouTubeandInstagram. Photo: Screenshot from YouTube...

March 30, 2024 · 1 min · 99 words · April Collins

Artist Shares Hypnotic Process of Creating Mesmerizing Fluid Art

By using watery acrylic paint, the artist is able to pour and manipulate the direction of the liquid. This allows her to somewhat dictate the composition of her seemingly spontaneous abstract paintings. Some of Maike’s paint pours are also reminiscent of the long, glowing oral arms of tropical jellyfish. The Germany-based fluid artist starts every piece by covering her canvas in a base lather of acrylic paint. Then, she carefully pours colored paint on top of a canvas, creating wavy lines and swirls....

March 29, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Christopher Knapp