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Intellectual property law is meant to ensure that creatives can protect their ideas and support themselves on their earnings. However, when these terms of protection expire, public domain designation can inspire new waves of creativity. Suddenly, a new generation can remix music, retell old stories, and accessfree copies of great works. A 1927 illustration by Frederic Dorr Steele from “The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place” in Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes....

Castelluccio had a hunch, however, that it was indeed by the famed artist. After having it authenticated, the piece is estimated to be worth millions. Castelluccio, who calls himself a connoisseur of Guercinos work, kept his suspensions to himself. Federico Castelluccio (Photo: SharpShooter/Depositphotos) In addition to finding the paintings true identity, he had it restored to its original beauty. Its shown in museum galleries with the right attribution. After purchasing it and having it authenticated, it was revealed that it is a true Guercino....

Without architecture, we would have nowhere to sleep, eat, work, and play. Here are 15 famous architects in history that have shaped the way our world looks. Time eventually showed that this father of Catalan Modernism was a bit of both. From left to right:Frank Lloyd Wright(Photo:New York World-Telegram and the Sun staff photographer: Al Ravennavia Wikimedia Commons, Public domain), Oscar Niemeyer (Photo:Mondadori Publishersvia Wikimedia Commons, Public domain), Zaha Hadid (Photo:Dmitry Ternovoyvia Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)...

And sometimes, the rewards can be life-changing. Whether you win 1st place or become a finalist, these events will surely boost your creative practice. Matt Emmett, overall winner, Arcaid Photography Awards 2016. Audubon Photography Awards Combine your love of birds and photography by competing in the Audubon Photography Awards. Participants must be legal residents of the U.S. or Canada and at least 13 years of age. Photographers compete in four categoriesPortrait, Fine Art, Lifestyle, and Documentary & Street....

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Chendongshan/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Chendongshan/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Anyone who loves animals knows that pets are a special part of any family. Much more than a pet, they become companions and best friends, sharing important moments in our lives....

Photo: Qingling Zheng, Shijie Zhang Cats are elegant yet fun, poised yet daring. So, why not provide them with a playground that brings together these characteristics? Cats climbing the ladders [has] also become an interesting scene in the cafe. Photo: © Qingling Zheng, Shijie Zhang Photo: © Qingling Zheng, Shijie Zhang Photo: © Qingling Zheng, Shijie Zhang Photo: © Qingling Zheng, Shijie Zhang Photo: © Qingling Zheng, Shijie Zhang Photo: © Qingling Zheng, Shijie Zhang...

Butterflies have unique life cycles that are full of drastic changes. ArtistLevon Bisshighlights the fascinating beauty of the lesser-seen stage of metamorphosis with his macro photography portraits of butterfly pupae. Focusing primarily on Asian species of butterflies, these close-up images display the variety of forms pupae take. When the caterpillar is full grown and stops eating, it becomes a pupa. Pupae are usually immobile and are largely defenseless. In this series alone, we see cocoons in all shapes and colors....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just 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. Whether it’s dogs, cats, or other animals, people can form deep connections with their pets. Japanese photographerYASUTOhighlights this special bond in his latest series of photos....

Kudaibergen can sing his lowest notes in his chest and hit high notes using falsetto. When watching him perform, it’s astounding to see one person performing such extreme ranges. You’d expect there to be another person on stagebut it is all Kudaibergen. After winning the National Zhas Kanat Contest in 2012, it gave him visibility outside of Kazakhstan. Since then, he has had a meteoric rise and traveled throughout the world sharing his talents....

Slovakian-born, Canada-based photographerMartin Gregushas gained acclaim for his documentation of polar bears. Particularly striking are his photographs of the polar bears in fields of purple flowers. Here, we see them peacefully napping and simply taking in the environment. How did your journey with photography begin? My journey into photography began over 19 years ago when we first moved to Canada. What attracted you to photographing wildlife and, in particular, polar bears?...

A good example of this is water filtration. Despite sounding like a modern concept, aMayan water filtration systemfrom hundreds of years ago was recently uncovered. The video was first shared by bloggerMuhammad Al Hussainan. Photo: Screenshot fromReddit This way, the sediments catch the particles mixed in the water. Slowly but surely, the man gathers the dirty water using a bottle. Who would have that this was the dirty water looking like this?...

The new year is always an exciting time. Theres a sense of optimism that the next 365 days will be better than the last. Did you make a New Year’s resolution? One of our favorite resolutions is a commitment to exercising your own creativity. But if youre feeling crafty, give embroidery a try with all-inclusive sets such as Kiriki PressHedgehog Embroidery Kit. When youre done, youll have a small plush hedgehog doll to show for it....

He moonlit in the wrestling scene to make some money and help children in need. Scroll down to learn more about Sergio Gutierrez Benitez, aka Fray Tormenta. Who is Fray Tormenta, the inspiration behind Nacho Libre? He had a complicated youth and began struggling with addiction when he was just 11 years old. By the time I turned 18 I had already become a criminal and a thief. I was working to sustain my dosage....