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Using hundreds of bicycle chains, Korean artistYoung-Deok Seoassembles massive human heads. These mesmerizing three-dimensional portraits possess a unique puzzle-like texture that is achieved by attaching these small metal links. From entire heads to mask-like pieces, Seo has a masterful way of utilizing this unconventional material. Seo’s sculptures are highly surreal, toeing the line between realism and abstraction. The choice of material and its symbolism of modern industrialization is at the core of Seo’s work....

A post shared by Navajo Technical University (@navajotechu) Earning a PhD is an impressive feat. Students study and research for years before defending their dissertation in front of a committee of scholars. If successful, they are recognized with this highest degree, connoting mastery of their field of study. TheNavajo Nationis a sovereign nation which stretches over 27,000 square miles in the American southwest. It is also known asDine Bikeyah or Navajoland....

Japanese photographer Kenichi Ohno makes regular visits to a local marsh to get to practice his nature photography. People weren’t sure if what they were staring at was real or the result of Photoshop. The image, which is titledGap, has been confirmed as being completely real. A strange photo with a strong impact, said members of the jury. It is interesting that we cannot immediately understand how it was taken....

At first, he was simply interested in seeing how his photography evolved. This led him to recreate some of his early images. The results are a fascinating look at the evolution of the Canadian city over the course of a decade. Left: 2013 | Right: 2023 He even attempted to capture people in a similar position to the original image. And then there are people who may like the changes....

Movement, light, and landscapes converge inEric Pares stunning photographs. From glowing halos to mesmerizing spirals, these displays frame contemporary dancerKim Henryin an array of picturesque locales. Although it is easy to mistake these special effects for Photoshop, they are actually created on location. Everything I do is lit by hand, one frame at a time. On hisInstagram, Pare gives insight into his process so that viewers can see light painting in action....

They were boxy units contained within a wood frame. Marx is a watercolor painter who specializes in animal portraits. Within the tiny TV space are a handcrafted jungle-inspired backdrop and a framed picture of a bird painting. Accompanying them is a little fireplace that emits a warm glow. And thats just inside the unit. This was a DIY project for Marx, and itssomething you might replicate for yourself. But, be careful....

At first, I thought it was a jet airliner flying through some clouds. Then it took on the spiral shape and grew big fast! I got my wish! The spiral is actually frozen rocket engine exhaust. When it catches the sunlight at high altitudes, it glows, and a spiral formation is created. Salat wasn’t the only one to get a glimpse at the rare event. The University of Alaska’s Poker Flat Research Range has an all-night camera that also recorded the event....

Photo: dani.ronneberg/Depositphotos(Not the actual elephant.) The cleverness of elephants has captivated scientists and animal lovers alike for decades. They aresmart observerswithexcellent memories, and their intelligence doesnt stop there. Photo: dani.ronneberg/Depositphotos(Not the actual elephant.) Elephants are also adept learners. This was recently made abundantly clear by a gentle giant named Pang Pha at the Berlin Zoo. The Asian elephant has learned to peel bananas, much to the amazement of the zoo staff....

Photo: platongkoh01/Depositphotos From sweeping landscapes to intricate buildings, Taiwan is an island nation that many tourists frequent. That’s why it can seem odd that one of their most famous landmarks are two humble mailboxes. But beyond it’s cute-looking tilt, they also tell a much deeper story. Photo: platongkoh01/Depositphotos In 2015, a particularly bad one known as Typhoon Soudelor struck the island. During the storm, a billboard got loose due to the heavy winds and hit the mailboxes....

Photo: Visualization byTruetopia When you get away, you really want to beaway? If thats the case, then the Crystal Lake Pavilion might be the perfect place for you. The conceptual design byMarc Thorpe Designis proposed for the West Catskills region of New York. Photo: Visualization byTruetopia Thrope envisions that meditation and yoga classes would happen there along with group therapy. But no matter the activity, it’d be a stunning view....

The bow preserved by cold waters at the bottom of Lake Huron. The lakes were critical to shipping goods domestically and internationally in the 19th century. The impact withOhiopunctured theIrontons bow. The bow preserved by cold waters at the bottom of Lake Huron. (Photo:NOAA/ Undersea Vehicles Program UNCW) It began to take on water like theTitanic. Unfortunately, the crew was not able to detach the lifeboat. All ofOhios seamen made it safely back to land....

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. Many of us remember playing with some sort of building blocks growing up. While theplastic LEGO bricksmight be the most well-known, Dutch brandKAPLAhas been producing chunky wooden planks since the 1960s....

Photo: Screenshot fromTwitter UK’s Channel 4 recently launched a reality show titledThe Piano. One of the show’s most powerful performances was by a blind and neurodivergent 13-year-old girl named Lucy. It left both musicians in awe. Photo: Screenshot fromTwitter He later assists her in placing her hands on the keys. He then announces that Lucy will be playing Chopin’s Nocturne 1 in B-flat minor (Op. This surprises Lang Lang, as he knows this is a technically complex melody....