How Much Do You Know About Frida Kahlo? [Quiz]

This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. Frida Kahlohas become one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. Put yourself to the test withour quizabout the famous artist. Along the way, you’ll learn more about her tumultuous life and her highly celebrated art....

April 20, 2023 · 1 min · 139 words · Daniel Cross

Kelly Clarkson’s Daughter Getting Bullied for Dyslexia Receives Inspiring Advice From Henry Winkler

This is especially true for the little ones who have to face obstacles they can’t fully understand yet. Such is the case for singer and TV hostKelly Clarksons daughter, River. In a truly heartwarming moment, theHappy DaysandBarrystar has now sent River some very encouraging words about her condition. Photos: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos(left), s_bukley/Depositphotos(right) On top of being best known for giving life to The Fonz, Winkler also created theHank Zipzerseries. Clarkson, who has seen her daughter struggle with bullying, shared her experience with Winkler....

April 20, 2023 · 2 min · 219 words · Wayne Dean

Photographer Admits His Award-Winning Photo Is AI-Generated and Rejects Prize

His imagePseudomnesia | The Electricianis a black and white portrait of two women from different generations. Calling himself a cheeky monkey, Eldagsen had actually entered an AI-generated image into the contest. On My Modern Met, we publish that information in full. “Pseudomnesia | The Electrician” (Photo: Boris Eldagsen) Oftentimes, the information includes stories of how the work was created or the meaning behind the image. The statement provided with Eldagsen’s photo simply read, From the seriesPseudomnesia, with no mention of AI....

April 20, 2023 · 1 min · 152 words · Tony Rodriguez

Take a Look at the Massive Art Installations of Coachella 2023

From towering robotic figures to larger-than-life flora, these eye-catching pieces envelop the festival with vibrancy and creativity. The resulting works will become iconspart of the identity of this year’s show. Whenever I travel, I collect and document, he says. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2023 installation view of Kumkum Fernando, “The Messengers,” photo by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Coachella I have a library that I go through at different points in time....

April 20, 2023 · 5 min · 968 words · Mary Martinez

Become a Member of My Modern Met and Support Our Commitment to Making Art Accessible

Photo:Kirsty Mitchell My Modern Met believes that art is an integral part of every human being. Engagement with creativity is something that should be cultivated and protected. We have donated directly to five classrooms, four of which focus on visual arts and one on architecture. Photo:Kirsty Mitchell ThroughMy Modern Met Membership, we will be using proceeds to help continue to fund Donors Choose. Memberships start as low as $10/month with student and educator discounts available....

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · 133 words · Matthew Hunter

Gain a Lifelong Love of Sketching When You Enroll in These Online Drawing Classes

Get a peek into these classes below. Know someone who would love them? We havegift certificatesjust for that!

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · 18 words · Tamara Harris

Must-See Winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

Untitled, from the series Our War. On 5 April he was forcefully abducted and killed by government militia. Photography is so often about memory and its nature. Untitled, from the series “Our War.” © Edgar Martins, Portugal, Photographer of the Year, Professional competition, Portraiture, Sony World Photography Awards 2023.“In 2011, my dear friend and the photojournalist, Anton Hammerl, travelled to Libya to cover the conflict between pro-regime and anti-Gaddafi forces. On 5 April he was forcefully abducted and killed by government militia....

April 19, 2023 · 15 min · 3017 words · Raymond Ferguson

New Film Follows Endangered Rhinos and Explores How Technology Can Bring the Species Back

Five years ago, the last male northern white rhinoSudanpassed away. With his death, the fate of the species seemed sealed. The answer may betechnology. She was also there for his last breath, with her photographs bringing international attention to this wildlife crisis. Since 2018, when Sudan passed, she’s been actively working with BioRescue to make a miracle happen. In her new short film,Remembering Sudan, Vitale traces the plight of the northern white rhino....

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · 179 words · Jason Gutierrez

New ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Ordered at Max Will Adapt One Book per Season

Could a different format make room for a new way to tell the story? The announcement was met with mixed reactions. Othersadded, Literally no one asked for this. Photo:[email protected]/Depositphotos Another person critiqued Bloys' own words,saying, Faithful'? Because the beloved, wildly successful and fan-adored movies weren’t? Rowling has become a controversial figure over the last few years due to her openly transphobic views. Photo: littlekop/Depositphotos Ultimately, only time will tell if established Potterheads will tune in....

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Kevin Montgomery

Spanish Athlete Emerges From Cave After 500 Days of Living Underground

Spanish athlete Beatriz Flamini’s solo challenge was studied by scientists. Her native Spain still had a mask mandate due to COVID-19. Queen Elizabeth II still sat on the throne of England. Roe v. Wade was still law of the land in the United States. Russia had not yet re-escalated the war in the Ukraine. Former President Trump had not yet been indicted. However, as all these things happened, Flamini learned nothing of it....

April 19, 2023 · 2 min · 253 words · Matthew Gomez

What Researchers Long Thought Was Just an Agate Crystal Is Actually a Dinosaur Egg Fossil

Agate crystals apparently grew inside a titanosaur egg. In 2018, a minerals curator named Robin Hansen selected the pretty stone to display at the institution. Museum paleontologists Professor Paul Barrett and Dr. Susannah Maidment took a look. Agate crystals apparently grew inside a titanosaur egg. (Photo:Natural History Museum) They noted that the rock had an external texture that resembled that of a dinosaur egg. Titanosaurs were a group of four-legged, long-necked dinosaurs who roamed across the world in the Cretaceous period....

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · 208 words · Melinda Wolfe

Former Sanitation Worker to Earn Harvard Law Degree and Celebrate by Giving Back

Rehan Staton first made waves in 2020 after he wasaccepted into Harvard Law School. His road there wasn’t easy. He became a sanitation worker to help his family make ends meet. In celebration of this incredible achievement, he wants to honor the sacrifices made by those who love him. Staton’s story is an inspiring one that began with great uncertainty. I did so bad in school that no colleges took me at any level, he toldFOX5 Atlanta....

April 18, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Gregory Ramos

Illustrator Uses Embroidery Skills to Create Adorable Custom Pet Portraits

IllustratorSara Barneshas found a unique medium to bring her illustrations to lifethread. Through her embroidery businessBear & Beanappropriately named after her catsBarnes provides pet owners custom portraits of their furry friends. Embroidery has hundreds of stitches to learn, and they can do a variety of things, she shares. Barnes hopes that the event will get people just as passionate about this craft as she is. Sara Barnes is a trained illustrator who began making embroidered pet portraits in 2019....

April 18, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Eric Martinez