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A digital enhancement to bring the rock art into sharper relief. (Photo:G.R.V.) Cave art left behind by ancient humans has created many scientific mysteries. A digital enhancement to bring the rock art into sharper relief. (Photo:G.R.V.) Sometimes cave art records human-ness such as handprints, or activities such as hunting. Sometimes the designs discovered painted in caves or carved into rocks are geometric in nature. The drawings in CH1 have been an object of study for almost a decade....

His bright colors and psychedelic designs are a perfect companion to electronic dance music and raves. According to hiswebsite, Gorlitz has always been enthusiastic about movement and the associated changes in life. His mechanical magic transports festival goers to a higher plane. As he says, Kinetic Art is like music for the eyes. One glance at Gorlitz’sInstagrampage shows just how spirited the artist is about his work. Many reels show him celebrating his completed projects with an exuberant smile on his face....

There is nothing quite as magical as seeing a city come alive at night. This experience is precisely whatNikita Busyakcaptures in his ongoing glowing city sketch series. Busyak is Ukranian, and drawings are based on the sights around his native country. Some of the most recent pieces feature color-changing lights rather than strictly yellow ones. Another piece features an old sailing vessel illuminated by the lanterns on the deck. Artist Nikita Busyak is known for his glowing pen drawings of buildings....

One cannot overstate the amount of work that goes into creating one ofYoung-Deok Seo’ssculptures. The chains in his work aren’t just physical. Seo states, The chains in my work are fetters. The fetters are all about our contemporaries complicated, forced relationships and cravings for materials. Many of Seo’s sculptures are forlorn in nature, with their eyes almost always closed. To keep up with Seo’s work, check out hisFacebookorInstagram. you’re able to also learn more about his exhibitions on hiswebsite....

Being creative doesnt always come easy. Sometimes, we can hit a wall and struggle to overcome creative block. Luckily, there are way to break through the proverbial wall and even enhance your creativity. One tried and true way of doing this is by picking up the right book. Luckily,My Modern Met Storecarries several books to ignite your passion for the arts and boost your creativity. This is why activity books and workbooks can be so exceptionally valuable....

These answers can be based on various factors, including affordability and convenience. But a recentreportby Expedia definitively answers the question once and for all. In their 2023 Air Travel Report, Expedia states that travelers should venture to travel on Wednesdays. Photo: andriymedvediuk/Depositphotos Their reasoning for this is monetary. They also suggest avoiding travel during peak travel periods, especially the busy summer months. But when should you book your flight in the first place?...

New York City, USA, 1989This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. Magnum photographers. New York City, USA, 1989This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. French-Americanphotographer Elliott Erwittis known for hiswhimsical images of lifein New York City....

Hachiko was born at a farm in Akita Prefecture on November 10, 1923. A year later, he was adopted by Ueno, who brought him to Tokyo. He was found on a street in Shibuya, and promptly carried to the Station baggage room. Photo: pio3/Depositphotos The photo was published the following day in theYamato Shimbun. Still, that was far from Hachiko’s appearance in the media. His legacy lives on statues, books, documentaries, and movies that tell his tale of unwavering loyalty....

Photo:Galapagos Conservancy The Galapagos are known as one of the most incredible natural environments on Earth. Full of rich flora and fauna, conservationists are particularly interested inpreservingthe incredible species found there. Among the most famous are thegiant tortoiseswhich roam the islands. Photo:©Galápagos Conservancy These sweet, slow-movingcreaturescome in 13 species indigenous to the island and can live extremely long lives. Since only 15,000 across these species roam wild today, breeding programs are used to preserve these iconic reptiles....

If Eyes Could Speak, What Would They Say? This year is no exception, with the finalists and shortlist culled from a record number of entries. We were thrilled by the diverse, high-quality, and creative spectrum of photography styles on display. “If Eyes Could Speak, What Would They Say? (Munich)” © Haider Khan, India, Finalist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature“Rhinos with injured horns suffer from pain, infections, and a reduced ability to defend themselves....

But now, in less than two months, the big event is set to occur. Viewing a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event, but it also comes with safety considerations. Carmichael took anepic image of the 2017 total solar eclipsefrom inside an airplane. This image has beencalledhistory’s most amazing photo, and isavailable as a printon Carmichael’s website. What are must-have pieces of equipment for photographing the eclipse? Is it possible to do it on a budget?...

For centuries, artists have been creating paper art in one way or another. There is a tragic beauty in many of Callesen’s sculptures as the Danish artist explores dichotomy. Callesen’s sculptures may be physically tiny, but the ideas that they are grappling with definitely are not. Though much of his portfolio features small-scale works, he has also created some extraordinary life-size pieces. To keep up with Callesen’s work, it’s possible for you to follow him onInstagram....

At its most basic,onigiriis a Japanese delicacy made of white rice wrapped in nori (seaweed). But for one food artist, it’s a whole universe filled with creative possibilities. To bring these edible sculptures to life, each character is first carefully sculpted in white sticky rice. The result is a cute critter that you could easily mistake for a toy.