Adidas Releases ‘Concha’ Shoes Celebrating the Sweet Flavors of Mexican Pan Dulce

When asked about Mexican food, many people think of tacos and other tortilla-based delicacies. However, there’s much more to Mexican cuisine than its savory side. TheSuperstar Conchaboasts a fuzzy design that looks like it just came out of the oven. The connection between baked goods and timeless sneakers arises from a unique nickname. Others just couldn’t resist making memes about howtemptingthe footwear looked to eat. While many sizes have sold out, you could visit the Adidas Mexicowebsiteand keep checking for a restock....

June 11, 2023 · 1 min · 129 words · Daniel Russo

Opulent Peacock Chairs Have the Own Plumage Just Like the Real Bird

Their extraordinary display of feathers and romantic reputation became the foundation for the collection of luxurious chairs. All of the metal is bronze coated, adding an eye-catching shine to the distinctive forms. Los Angeles-based designer Marc Ange created a series of unique chairs inspired by peacocks. CalledIl Pavone, this collection of chairs mimics the beautiful display of feathers. The backrest is made up of many individual pillows. In this way, they resemble the beautiful plumage of peafowl....

June 11, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Karen Harmon

Wildlife Photographer Captures Dramatic Scene of a Jackal Mother Defending Her Cub From an Eagle

High drama in the plains of Maasai mara. And in 2021, during a trip to Kenya’s Maasai Mara, he witnessed something incredible. As she appeared stressed, they began following her from a distance in their vehicle. High drama in the plains of Maasai mara. A Jackal mother somehow manages to pressure a Tawny Eagle enough for it to drop its quarry, moments after it had managed to grab the Jackal pup from right under the mother’s nose....

June 11, 2023 · 1 min · 188 words · Gregory Rodriguez

Artist Reimagines the Iconic Metal Ruler to “Measure the Unmeasurable” in Our Lives

Instrument #42 Throughout history, measuring instruments have helped us make sense of our environment. Ancient civilizations used body parts to indicate length while relying on celestial bodies to tell time. But what about measuring the intangible things that also inform our life? Instrument #42 Can feelings be counted? Can our souls be appraised? That’s the idea artistRick Salafiadrew from to create his evocativeInstrumentsseries. Instrument #34 Comprising metal pieces that resemble conventional rulers bent out of shape, theInstrumentsseries speaks to something larger....

June 10, 2023 · 2 min · 261 words · Benjamin Erickson

New Biennale Honors the Lush Landscape of Van Gogh’s Childhood

This puts an enormous amount of pressure on the farmers and locals who live and work there. To shine a spotlight on the issue, architecture firmMVRDVis collaborating withMidpoint Brabantand theVan Gogh Homeland Foundation. This might include a visit to a temporary super dune or a rain chamber. A heather house and horticultural tower will also steep visitors in the natural beauty available in the province. In this way, Maas hopes that the Biennale will get the public thinking creatively about climate change....

June 10, 2023 · 1 min · 154 words · Christine Pineda

Stunningly Realistic Oil Portraits Look Just Like Their Real-Life Models

Looking at one ofDamian Lechoszests paintings is like taking a trip to a museum. His traditional approach to portraiture evokes the style of the Old Masters and gives each piece a timeless quality. The resemblance is uncanny. Each of Lechoszest’s models wears a distinct costume with a classic silhouette that adds to the nostalgic ambiance. As a result, these oil-rendered figures look like they belong to many eras at once....

June 10, 2023 · 1 min · 149 words · Juan Phelps

22-Foot-Long Drawing Explores the Olympics Through a Trio of Cities and Greek God Zeus

Tokyo Some cities feel like they are a part of you. ArtistOscar Oiwahas this punch in of special attachment to different cities across the globe. Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Paris, and New York deeply inform his work. Tokyo Oiwa captures these places in a hyperrealistic style where the sprawling drawings encapsulate a flow of disparate imagery. His triptych work titledZeusis at the center of theMetropolisshow. The Olympics bridge the gap between history because of their connection to both ancient Greece and the contemporary world....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Francis Griffin

Viral Video Reminds Us Why To Stay Away From Bison in Yellowstone National Park

Photo: dkaubo/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual bison.) Its dangerous for us and for the animals. Despite this common-sense guideline, some tourists forget itespecially if theres a great photo opportunity calling. Photo: dkaubo/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual bison.) ButYellowstone National Parkis reminding us (again) to abide by this rule. At the start of the seven-second clip, the animal has its head down and looks to be grazing. In a split second, the bison moves closer and shakes its head....

June 9, 2023 · 2 min · 217 words · Amber Wolfe

‘Barbie’ Movie Used So Much Pink Paint That the World Ran Out of the Color for a Bit

Thetraileroffered a longer look at the candy-colored world of Barbieland where all of theBarbiesand Kens live. So much so that they ended up consuming the company Rosco’s entire supply. Maintaining the kid-ness was paramount, Gerwigsays. I wanted the pinks to be very bright, and everything to be almost too much. And of course, nothing says Barbiecore more than pink. By the end of construction, they had used up the international supply of fluorescent pink Rosco paint....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 159 words · Stacey Fleming

Astrophotographer Spends a Month of Sleepless Nights to Capture Rare Lunar Figure Eight

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. As they are very time-consuming and difficult to create, very few people have done so. AstrophotographerWael Omardecided to create what he believes is the first analemma made by an Egyptian....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 186 words · Marissa Mann

Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Share an Empowering Mother-Daughter Moment on Stage During the Renaissance Tour

Blue Ivy has joined her mom as part of her dancing crew. She is usually given a roaring welcome by those who recognize her among the group of talented dancers. She then joins the other dancers on the high energy number BLACK PARADE. Blue Ivy has been following her mom around the world for this tour. After that, Blue Ivy has also joined her mom during herhistory-makingfive-night stint at Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London....

June 8, 2023 · 2 min · 262 words · William Jordan

Isolated Crocodile Gets Itself Pregnant and Has “Virgin Birth” After 16 Years of Living Alone

Photo: leungchopan/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual crocodile.) At the beginning of 2018, a female crocodile in a Costa Rican zoo laid eggs. Crocodiles can lay infertile eggs, but this ones clutch (group) looked normal. Photo: leungchopan/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual crocodile.) One egg even went on to mature in an incubator. The natural question to ask is why this happened in the first place. In anewly published paperin the academic journalBiology Letters,a team of researchers gives an explanation....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 153 words · John Shelton

OutpostX Offers a Stunning Glamping Oasis in the Utah Desert

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. Ten units with four different concepts cater to adventurous souls who are seeking a dreamlike vacation under the stars. Supporters can select stays at different types of lodging....

June 8, 2023 · 2 min · 243 words · Steven Brooks