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Winged Victory Desk, Resin, marble dust, 2022 Viewing ancient art is an awe-inspiring experience. The ongoing series is titledAntiquitiesand combines iconic figurative sculptures with tables, bookcases,coffee tables, and more. Each of these unique pieces features representations of classical art while maintaining a sophisticated and functional design. “Winged Victory Desk,” Resin, marble dust, 2022 I use technology to steal' classical sculptures I have revered since childhood, Errazurizsays. Claim their shapes as raw material to build my new works....

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They took part in the last mission of NASAs Apollo program and the final manned mission to the Moon. Apollo 17 brought back many discoveries, one being the Earth. Seeing this orientation of Earthdisrupted Western conventions of cartographywhich rely on grids and a correct alignment of continents. Image: NASA While this image harkened the beginning of a sense of global unification, it didnt immediately garner attention. Headlines during this time were bombarded with pressing news like the Vietnam War coming to an end....

Whales are the gentle giants of the ocean. They lead fascinating lives with lengthy migratory cycles, communicate through song, and are generallyfriendly toward humans. However, their habitats are constantly threatened and their species are in danger due to poor fishing practices. He shares the fragile beauty of these beasts in a series of powerful underwater whale photographs. Korostelev has been taking pictures of whales since 2016 and has traveled far and wide to do so....

A hunting scene from Gaston Phoebus’s Livre de la Chasse. The book includes chapters called On the Nature and Care of Dogs and On Instructions for Hunting with Dogs. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Dogs have been man’s best friend for millennia. A hunting scene from Gaston Phoebus’s “Livre de la Chasse.” The book includes chapters called “On the Nature and Care of Dogs” and “On Instructions for Hunting with Dogs.” (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)...

Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos When describing a modern-day superhero, Dolly Parton fits the bill. Im so thrilled at the overwhelming support to make my Imagination Library available to every child in California! Today is an amazing milestone for children and families across the state! Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos California children under five years of age will be able to start the program in June 2023. Photo: Hannamariah/Depositphotos

It also serves as a historic step toward the reunification of the survivingParthenonsculptures. Because of this, the famed marbles also have the colloquial misnomer of The Elgin Marbles. This return is expected to take quite a long time, as repatriations usually do. “From the Southern metopes with the centaur battle,” from the Vatican Museum’s Parthenon Marbles.Photo:Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports Scroll below to see some of the incredibly preserved pieces from the Parthenon....

Photo: GEORGERUDY/Depositphotos Thescience of agingis ever evolving. Tips and tricks abound for how to age gracefully, actively, or any other number of adjectives. However one hopes to age, most people seek to remain healthy. Photo: GEORGERUDY/Depositphotos Now, a new study published ineBioMedicineindicates that staying well hydrated may slow aging and stave off disease. This is just another reason to drink water! Researchers analyzed data from 11,255 adults over a 30-year period....

The 2018 Gavle Goat. (Photo: ANAKUL /Depositphotos) Christmas traditions vary greatlyaround the world. However, the construction of the goat is not the only tradition local to the region. The 2018 Gavle Goat. (Photo: ANAKUL /Depositphotos) In the past 56 years, the goat has burned down 38 times. The Yule Goat is a Scandinavian tradition with pagan roots. Today, most Yule Goats are ornament-sized and hang on trees. Its size and prominence has made it a target over the years....

An estimated 5 billion butts alone clog our planet’s oceans. This common litter takes about 10 years to decompose, releasing toxins as it deteriorates. The filters in particular are a problem. Photo: BOBBERY/Depositphotos The package of laws is part of the EU’s move away from single-use plastic and other common pollutants. The Royal Decree on Packaging and Packaging Waste passed on December 27, 2022. The law also bans single-use plastic cutlery, cotton buds, as well as certain other plastics....

Her life ended at the age of 21 from unknown causes. I understand that was family lore, Gates Jr.saidin the episode. Well, it is absolutely true. Photo: imagepressagency/Depositphotos Actor Edward Norton discovered that Pocahontas is his 12th great-grandmother. John Rolfe and Pocahontas got married on April 5, 1614. Shakespeare dies in 1616, just to put this in perspective, Gates Jr. added. Portrait engraving of Pocahontas, c. 1883 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)...

Harry Styles Most, if not all, people are curious about how theyll look as they age. Yesiltas uses several applications, including AI photo enhancer Remini, to create his compelling generated portraiture. He first focuses on forming a face thats persuasive. Harry Styles If youd like to see more impressive AI from Yesiltas, check out his projectAs If Nothing Happened. Most, if not all, people are curious about how theyll look as they age....

Within the last year,AI-generated artworkhas had a major impact on the art world. Finland-based artistAntti Karppinenshowcases some of the possibilities of AI art generatorscreating new art based on his own photography. In one year, AI developed so much, Karppinen explains to My Modern Met. I started doing AI images last year, and have seen it evolve into something rather amazing. He places the original photo next to the AI-generated illustration to compare the similarities and differences....