Mattel Releases Anna May Wong Barbie Doll To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

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. Mattel worked closely with Anna Wong, the actor’s niece, to develop the doll’s look. I did not hesitate at all. It was such an honor and so exciting, she toldAP News....

May 4, 2023 · 1 min · 150 words · Clinton Meza

Surreal Shrink-Wrapped People Portraits Visualize Vacuum-Sealed Love Bubbles

A creative who goes by the namePhotographer Haloften depicts people in confined spaces. While that might initially sound distressing, Hals work points out that this isnt always the case. This idea led him to create a space where love is envelopedliterally. The images are of people and their surroundings as vacuum-packed and preserved in plastic. This distorts their features, mashes their clothing, and often smushes their faces. Most critically, it makes it so they are fused together and cannot independently move....

May 4, 2023 · 2 min · 252 words · Antonio Hawkins

11 Facts About the Ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti

Historians have gleaned that Nefertiti was a major proponent of Akhenaten’s religious and cultural movement. The limestone sculpture was believed to have been completed by the artist Thutmose in 1345 BCE. To gain a more in-depth understanding of queen Nefertiti, read on to learn 11 facts about her life. Bust of Nefertiti, Queen Consort of Akhenaten, 18th Dynasty, Egypt (Photo: Public domain viaWikimedia Commons) Here are 11 facts about the Ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti....

May 3, 2023 · 3 min · 584 words · Makayla Wiggins

Artist Reimagines the Infamous Met Gala Cockroach Dressed as a Fabulous Attendee

And no, it wasnt a snubbed A-lister. By the end of the evening, the cockroach was a bonafide star. At an event thats all about the ensembles, the obvious question was, Who was it wearing? Well, artist Travis Chapman has an answer for us. Alone on the carpet, all eyes are on it, just like in the viral video shared online. Chapmans artwork has been popular on Reddit, where commenters have played along with his image....

May 3, 2023 · 1 min · 142 words · Stacy Villa

Celebrate Photography Month by Saving 10% On Our Online Pet Photography Course

If youre a pet parent, chances are that you have a lot of photos of your furry friend. Whether taken with your phone or another camera, you always aim to photograph incredible portraits of your pet. But what if your pictures could be even better? Just use the codepetphotos10at checkout to save. Enroll inIntroduction to Pet Photography: Capture the Spirit of Your Furry Friendonly onMy Modern Met Academy. Save 10% on the course when you use petphotos10 at checkout....

May 3, 2023 · 1 min · 108 words · Larry Hill

Learn to Stitch Spring Florals When You Attend Our Live Virtual Embroidery Workshop

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. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Learning to embroider is at the top of many peoples craft lists. It comes as no surprise; the time-honored art is simple in concept....

May 3, 2023 · 1 min · 209 words · Benjamin Jacobs

Lizzo Dazzled the 2023 Met Gala With a Surprise Performance

Una publicacion compartida por DISCO DADDY STUDIO (@discodaddystudio) SingerLizzois known for her big, thrilling performances. The About Damn Time singer surprised the attendees of the2023 Met Galawith a private show full of dazzling elements. She wore a floor-length Chanel black gown dripping with shiny pearls. However, what happens during the actual party is closely guarded. That’s why there are so few videos of Lizzo’s performance other than onepostedbyVogue. She then revved up the party with Cuz I Love You and Good as Hell....

May 3, 2023 · 1 min · 140 words · Tracy Mitchell

Man Transforms Unused Cistern Into an Underground Eel Pit Below His Home

Photo: Screenshots fromInstagram You never know what could be hidden in someone’s home. ForNick Tobler, his house is also the site of an eel pit that is beneath his property. If that sounds unbelievable, Tobler assures you that the pit is real. Photo: Screenshots fromInstagram Its an underground rainwater cistern that came with the house, he tells My Modern Met. It was originally built in 1958 and has been holding water since then....

May 3, 2023 · 1 min · 193 words · Mrs. Mallory Figueroa

Scientists Find Distant Gas Clouds That Will Help Reveal How Our Universe Was Created

Artist’s impression of a gas cloud. (Credit: ESO/L. How do they know this? Artist’s impression of a gas cloud. (Credit: ESO/L. Calçada, M. Kornmesser) These giant stars quickly exploded in supernovas and enriched the surrounding gas with heavier elements. By matching the chemical makeup of a gas cloud, scientists can estimate its age. In this case, the researchers were looking for gas clouds that lacked heavy elements, like iron. Diagram illustrating how astronomers can analyze the chemical composition of distant clouds of gas using a quasar as a beacon....

May 3, 2023 · 1 min · 187 words · Troy Patterson

13-Year-Old Heroically Stops School Bus After Driver Passes Out, Saves Classmates’ Lives

At a moment’s notice, quick thinking can save lives. Nothing illustrates this better than the story of 13-year-old hero named Dillon Reeves. The teen was riding a school bus full of students in Michigan when he noticed something was off. The driver felt lightheaded and said on the intercom that she was going to pull over for a moment. However, the bus never made it to the pull-off area, and began to drift onto oncoming traffic....

May 2, 2023 · 2 min · 275 words · Marc Horton

15 AAPI-Owned Etsy Shops to Support During AAPI Heritage Month and Beyond

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like 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. The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or AAPI. Part of celebrating this time is learning the stories of people who are part of this community....

May 2, 2023 · 2 min · 381 words · Teresa Collins

65 Creative Graduation Caps Worn by Crafty Grads

This collection of quirky caps ranges in style, concept, and inspiration. Many reference pop culture staples spanning well-known films, iconic television shows, and beloved childhood cartoon characters. On the opposite side of the spectrum, some convey political and social undertones with inspirational graduation quotes. Photo:Crafts by Belen Scroll down to see 65 graduation cap ideas. We’ve selected some of the best graduation cap decoration ideas. Inspiring Graduation Caps On to the next chapter....

May 2, 2023 · 3 min · 554 words · Charlotte Murray

Artist Hand-Cuts and Layers Colorful Sheets of Paper To Create Enchanting Mini Worlds

Rather than creating a work of art from one sheet of paper, artistMargaret Scrinkluses several. By layering multiple cutouts, she creates miniature worlds that are full of abundance. Scrinkl also documents every part of her creative process. Once all of the individual pieces have been made, Scrinkl assembles them together with glue and tape. The end result, however, is well worth the effort. Scrinkl’s crisp cartoonish style makes these charming scenes burst with life....

May 2, 2023 · 1 min · 195 words · Jeremy Simpson