Art Materialism: The Art Movement Happening Right Now That You Need To Know About

Now, the artist has rallied like-minded creatives and curated an exhibition of their unique work. For instance,Christian Faurworks primarily with crayons, but he doesnt use the waxy art supplies for drawing. The body of each full crayon serves as a pixel of color. It is a modern, three-dimensional form of art that marries sculpture and Pointillism. We all had to teach ourselves a way of using it. Art Materialismis a newly named art movement happening right now....

November 1, 2023 · 1 min · 170 words · Brandi Wilcox

Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Really Raised the Bar This Year

Every year, celebrities dress up for Halloween and share their costumes with the world. Some of them, like supermodel Heidi Klum, are known for going all out in the makeup department. Others have fun leaning into the comedic side of the holiday. Singer Janelle Monae stunned her followers on Instagram by transforming into a chameleon. In a similar theme, the Klum also dressed up as an animala colorful peacock. Not all celebrities tapped into their wild side though....

November 1, 2023 · 1 min · 124 words · Erik Sullivan

Illustrator Draws Floor Plans of Iconic Locations From Dozens of Beloved TV Series

Friends’This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. ‘Friends’This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Aliste Lizarralde began illustrating floor plans from TV locations almost 15 years ago. The first one he created wasFrasiers fictitious apartment in Seattle....

November 1, 2023 · 1 min · 187 words · Courtney Sullivan

Miss London 2023 Wins the First-Ever “Makeup-Free” Beauty Pageant

Makeup can be an empowering way to show off your personality and personal style. However, it can also give young people, especially teenagers, unfair beauty standards. explains Miss England director Angie Beasley. The entry age to Miss England which leads to Miss World is 16-27. Miss London 2023 was the first pageant to be completely makeup-free. It is such an honor to be the first-ever makeup-free Miss London. I hope to inspire young women and girls to feel confident in their own skin....

November 1, 2023 · 1 min · 124 words · Lisa Wilkerson

10 Millionth Visitor to Rijksmuseum Is Granted Private Evening With Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’

This incredible event occurred in 2017. The Rijksmuseum put together ashort videothat shows Kasper enjoying rooms of treasured works of art to himself. It was surely a museum experience unlike any other. Photo: bloodua/Depositphotos A man named Stefan Kasper was the 10 millionth visitor to the Rijksmuseum. Photo: bloodua/Depositphotos He was granted a night under Rembrandt’s paintingThe Night Watch. Rembrandt, The Night Watch, oil on canvas, 1642. Rembrandt, “The Night Watch,” oil on canvas, 1642....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · James Ramos

14-Year-Old Is Named “America’s Top Young Scientist” for Developing Soap To Treat Skin Cancer

The latest breakthrough was made by Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old student from Annandale, Virginia. The student has created a bar soap to treat melanoma, the most common kind of skin cancer. Now, his findings have earned him the title ofAmericas Top Young Scientist. After the Melanoma Treating Soap (MTS) is used, the soap releases toll-like receptors into your skin. These receptors latch onto dendritic cells which reactivate them. The now reactivated dendritic cells then join with TN io12 cells to fight infected HPV cells....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Megan Roberts

Artist Creates Contemporary Landscape Paintings Using Jewel-Toned Polygons

California-based artistElyse Dodgeis known for her signature geometric landscapes. Filled with brilliant color, her paintings transform mountains and other geological features into sleek, contemporary polygon shapes. While her work is executed using acrylic paint, they are often so precise that they appear digitized. Dodge shares her entire creative process with students who sign up for her online class throughMy Modern Met Academy. Then, she transfers her image to the canvas and works with acrylics to build up her jewel-toned landscape....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 111 words · Edward Smith

Artist Reimagines Original 151 Pokémon as Renaissance Paintings

Whats the first thing that pops into your head when you think of the Renaissance? Then, I segued into Pokemon while waiting for the cat painting to dry. While doing Pikachu, and trying to paint Bulbasaur, I was like, Man.. I should do them all! Like many, Van der Woudes love for Pokemon dates back to when he was little. They were often the birthday gifts I’d hope for. Given the years he has spent following the franchise, it’s hard for him to pick a favorite....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 175 words · Kevin Pena

Researchers Rediscover Lost Egyptian Tomb With 4,400-Year-Old Mummy Inside

He then partially excavated it, removing key parts of the tomb, like its intricate false door. A team of Czech archaeologists have rediscovered this site, long thought lost to Egyptologists. The tomb of Ptahshepses was found between the pyramid fields of Abusir and Saqqara, in Egypt. False door and architrave of Ptahspepses. From the Tomb of Ptahshepses at Saqqara, Egypt. Old Kingdom, 5th Dynasty, 25th century BCE. British Museum, London. (Photo: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg) viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Vincent Aguilar

‘Friends’ Cast Pays Tribute to Matthew Perry in a Heartfelt Statement

Photo: s_bukley/Depositphotos The world is mourning the loss of Matthew Perry. We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. Photo: s_bukley/Depositphotos We are a family, reads astatementsigned by his five co-stars. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. Marta Kauffman and David Crane, co-creators ofFriends, also paid tribute to Perry alongside executive producer Kevin Bright....

October 31, 2023 · 2 min · 329 words · Christopher Cordova

337-Million-Year-Old Shark Fossils Found at Mammoth Cave National Park

An artist’s representation of prehistoric undewater life, 325 million years ago. It is proving to be a window into prehistoric marine life. The ancient waters, which carved the caves, exposed fossils embedded in ancient rock. An artist’s representation of prehistoric undewater life, 325 million years ago. (Photo:Julius Csotonyi/NPS image) According to theNPS, During the Mississippian Period, shallow seas covered much of North America. That’s why the fossils of the caves have been those of aquatic creatures....

October 30, 2023 · 1 min · 195 words · Jean Downs

Family Looking for a Lost Earring Accidentally Discovers a Viking Burial

The Aasvik Family at Jomfruland celebrating their find. Theydiscoveredan early medieval buckle and another item that date to the Viking period, a rare 1,000-year-old find. Having called archeologists to investigate, the exciting news soon emerged. The Aasvik Family at Jomfruland celebrating their find. (Photo:Kulturarv i Vestfold og Telemark fylkeskommune) The family’s back garden likely contains a Viking woman’s grave. The family lives on Jomfruland, a Norwegian island. These silver items are detailed and engraved with ornate patterns....

October 30, 2023 · 1 min · 171 words · David Webster

Japanese Paper Artist Creates Spherical Pop-Art Cards Without the Use of Glue

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly 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. Japanese artistSeiji Tsukimotouseskirigami techniquesto craft pop-up cards unlike any other. At first glance, they appear like flat ovals with numerous different folds and cuts in the paper....

October 30, 2023 · 1 min · 197 words · Wanda Martinez