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From palm tree-dotted beaches to peaceful green meadows,Cassandra Diasjourneys to beautiful destinations through her embroidery practice. At a distance, it is hard to tell that these artworks are made with a needle and thread. I am inspired by travel and antique paintings, Dias tells My Modern Met. In fact, Dias even refers toImpressionist artistsas a source of inspiration in her art. I strive to have my pieces evoke similar feelings of nostalgia in those that view them, she continues....

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. Growing up next to a zoo, Roman Uchytel always had a passion for animals. To create the digital illustrations, Uchytel takes a lot of time and care to get things right....

Nestled in a historic Sussex estate, Glasshouse is a glass and aluminum structure that unfurls into a crown. The innovative structure uses a hydraulic mechanism that allows it to open in just four minutes. When closed on cold days, Glasshouse provides shelter for a selection of subtropical plants. Photo: Hufton + Crow This is a place and a project that literally unfolds, shares architect Thomas Heatherwick. I think it also speaks of our need to keep creating amazing pasts....

This system is responsible for transmitting incredible amounts of data across the world every second of every day. That’s the equivalent of transmitting the traffic on the internet across a single second. Fiber optic cables pass data through light. Photo: 72SOUL/Depositphotos Here, a specially designed chip receives the light of the laser. It then sorts and separates the frequencies of the light. In this way, the chip acts as a comb, and the frequencies emanate from it like teeth....

We don’t usually think ofpencil shavingsas final works of art. But one artist has elevated the humble wooden remnants into creativelight fixturesthat curl from your ceiling. Based in Japan,Nanako Kumehas created a line of chandeliers that resemble giant pencil shavings. Each piece is executed with precise and minimalist craftsmanship. you’re free to keep up to date with Kume’s latest projects by following the artist onInstagram. Artist Nanako Kume created a unique wood chandelier inspired by pencil shavings....

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. If you’re shopping for a tattoo artist, then you may be wondering what to get them. Among our list are practical gifts that will help them create, like a pair ofwireless headphonesand ahardcover sketchbook....

The song listed on the program was Nessun Dorma, an aria from Puccini’s operaTurandot. Since he was listed as the headlining act, the team needed someone just as legendary to fill in. Suddenly, producer Ken Ehrlich had an idea. Photos: s_bukley /Depositphotos Pavarotti was meant to receive the Grammy Legend Award, which Franklin had received seven years prior. I know youve promised to be here next year to accept the award....

Texas-based artistGil Bruvelcaptures feelings of tranquility in his ongoingseries of sculptures. Using colorful blocks of wood, he constructs large-scale portraits of calm expressions. Aside from the distinct approach, these numerous faces share some similarities. All of these portraits feature human faces with eyes closed, for instance. Some may smile, but most possess just a gentle curve of the lips that reflects their contentment. Artist Gil Bruvel creates abstract sculptures from colored pieces of wood....

Seoul Loop is a timber-clad spiral that provides a massive space for photosynthesis. The architect has placed Seoul Loop in the city’s Huam-Dong area. The neighborhood has a high concentration of low-rise buildings and little space for greenery. But thanks to this concept, plants could thrive and both natural and artificial photosynthesis would combat carbon emissions. In this structure, which floats above the city, artificial photosynthesis panels are placed on the roof....

The Rosetta Stone is currently housed in The British Museum. The 1,680-pound granodiorite stone was first discovered in1799 by a French soldieron Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign. The military missionwhich also served as a convenient mechanism for colonial pillagingbrought the giant slab to Europe. The Rosetta Stone is currently housed in The British Museum. (Photo: © Hans Hillewaert viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) Inscribed with three scripts in use during the second century BCE Egypt, what does the monumentalRosetta Stoneactually say?...

Based on photos taken in his mother’s garden, the realistic mural shows butterflies perched on different flowers. The location of the mural makes the subject all the more appropriate. It was painted on the facade of a building in the Jussieu neighborhood of Versailles. For the French artist, the painting is greatly personal. It recalls his childhood memoriesmemories that have inspired his profession as an adult. Just as these insects and plants rely on one another, each element of the mural builds on itself....

It’s so accentuated that it becomes inseparable from the song’s ethos. The memorable sound has landed on best bass lines ever lists, including this 62-song-longplaylistfromNPR. The short clip showcases just how beautiful their instruments are and how incredible their synchronization is. Screenshot fromYouTube They all blend so well together that it almost doesnt sound like there are hundreds of performers playing. Scroll down to see their powerful performances. Berthoud also performed slap bass with 200 drummers from the massive musician collective....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo 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 youre displaying fresh-cut ordried blooms, contemporary vases offer a stylish way to hold botanicals. There are so many choices beyond the plain, clear glass cylinder forms we so often think of....