Throughout the history of art, many artists have turned to self-portraits as a means of expression. But this throw in of painting is nothing new. From the Renaissance to Cubism, artists have always looked to themselves as models. So what better way to test your familiarity with art than thisfun self-portrait quiz? While you may recognize all the names on our quiz, do you know what these artists look like?...
At 17 years old, Im going to be the youngest person to ever do it. Almost paradoxically, his parents were also one of the sources of inspiration for this trip. He got around 40 stitches and had plastic surgery to fix his ear and stitch it back together. After crossing the famous Carretera Austral, he reached the end of the road on January 10, 2023. Nothing is more important than hope....
Photo: scanrail/Depositphotos What makes the people of a certain country happier than others? Is it the weather? The quality of life? Photo: scanrail/Depositphotos TheWorld Happiness Reporthas dedicated itself to answering these questions. After putting all the numbers together, one Nordic country took the crown, yet again. Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row. Photo: dnaumoid/Depositphotos The findings are clear. The ethos of a country mattersare people trustworthy, generous, and mutually supportive?...
Photo: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Barbie Summer is on the horizon. These posters reveal what some of these occupations are. Hopefully, as summer approaches, there will be more sneak peaks of the whimsical movie. Photo: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Barbie you’ve got the option to check that outhere. TheBarbiemovie will be released in theaters on July 21, 2023. There are also some human characters who will likely make an appearance after Barbie leaves Barbieland....
In that time, weve launched many online classes covering art, photography, and crafts. Here, were sharing some of our best-selling classes on our platform. Drawing makes up some of our most popular courses and we have a variety to choose from. Photo: Melissa de Nobrega / My Modern Met Academy Our popular painting classes are a nod toward abstraction. Its an intermediate-level class that assumes you have some knowledge of how to draw....
The camera was attached to a gear that snaps photos based on his heartbeat. In other words, whenever his heart rate spikes, the camera takes a picture. The resulting images were shared in a compelling video. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube However, the other things that make their heart race are what make this a truly insightful experiment. The human in charge can also adjust the heart rate at which the camera snaps a picture....
Some camper caravans think outside the box, and the newly producedRomotowis one of them. When swiveled open, it has a covered deck alongside a sleeper main cabin for four to six people. The awe-inspiring design is made possible with an automatic hydraulic system. The mechanism pushes the cabin outward 90 degrees, creating an L-shape and making the deck accessible. The previously hidden patio space has a teak-like appearance with plenty of room for outdoor furniture....
Sometimes, the greatest discoveries come with their fair share of beginners luck. However, once it was cleaned by the prospector, the precious metal revealed itself. When it hit my hand, my jaw dropped with it, Kamp recalls. It was just incredible. In the end, the gold was valued at AU$240,000 (US$160,000). However, this is not the largest gold nugget to be found in the area. That honor still belongs to the Welcome Stranger nugget, found in 1869....
Embroidery artistDanielle Cloughfinds unusual places to put thread. Like many artists, Clough is continually pushing herself to explore and experiment, ultimately honing her visual language. The vintage rackets, which she began nearly a decade ago, werent forever. HerGirl Dustcollection, however, is fully abstract. Scroll down to read My Modern Mets exclusive interview. How did you get your start in embroidery? I sort of stumbled onto embroidery. I would stitch the details onto the toys and draw little elements with thread....
PhotographerKasey Kerboxis reliving the past through his dad by recreating photos of him from nearly 40 years ago. Posing in major advertising campaigns, he even had the chance to model alongside the iconic Cindy Crawford. The resulting images are faithful recreations that capture the spirit of the original modeling photos. They cherish the past while honoring where the subjects are now in their lives. In Buzzys case, he left the professional surfing world in the early 80s....
Elephants have very playful and engaging personalities, which is often evident through their various encounters with humans. They never fail to surprise us with their charm and intelligence. Luckily, in Thailand, elephant crossing signs have been installed to protect these beautiful creatures from oncoming traffic. However, accidents were bound to happen. The animal then gets close to the truck and steals a little bit of the delicious cargo. The video was also shared onReddit, although mistakenly stating the location of the video as Cambodia....
Data technologistSpencer Schienis demystifying a selection of U.S. states with his fascinating population density maps. The more people there are, the higher these sites get, making them reminiscent of a topographical map. Schien was inspired to make these maps as part of the#30DayMapChallengein November 2021. The theme for day 21 was theKontur Population Dataset, he explains to My Modern Met. His aesthetic was further inspired by the internet at large....
The availability and access to childcare can make or break a situation. When you have a dream, you figure out how to make it work, Brown-Warrens toldToday. They said, Feel free to bring him,' Brown-Warrens recalled. He was very inquisitive and didnt cry, Brown-Warrens said. He wanted to be in my arms while I took notes and engaged. I multitasked, like most parents do. Then, the lecturer himself asked to be part of the fun....
