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Filmmaker and photographerAlex Hynercombines the different images he took of the sky into mesmerizing digital collages. Hyner began this series after attempting to create a broken glass effect in the sky. By utilizing Adobe Photoshop and its selection tools, he inserts multiple photos into one composition. In the end, I might use anywhere between fifteen to thirty different photos, he explains. They pop up in a lot of my work, he adds....

A giant tortoise in the Seychelles. (Photo: KATIEKK/Depositphotos) Aging is a scientific puzzle. Every era has its questthrough the elixir of life or botoxto stave off the ravages of time. A giant tortoise in the Seychelles. (Photo: KATIEKK/Depositphotos) But the decay of our bodies, known as senescence, seems inescapable. However, not all species share an equal burden of aging. The studies marked and followed individuals, tracking mortality. A natterjack toad, an amphibian....

The mirror reflecting its hidden image. The antique mirror is crafted from elegant bronze, shined to reflective perfection. For most of its over 50 years in the collections, the mirror was largely considered unexceptional. The mirror reflecting its hidden image. (Photo:Rob Deslongchamps/Cincinnati Art Museum) The earliest examples date back to China’s Han dynasty (202 BCE220 CE). Other examples of these extraordinary mirrors were crafted in theEdo period of Japan. The Cincinnati mirror was older, dating to the 15th or 16th century....

The Turkish artist creates hyperrealistic paintings and pastel drawings of enigmatic figures in carefully crafted environments. Seemingly lost in their own thoughts, they are intended to reflect people’s inner worlds. What I really want to emphasize is the narrative in my compositions, Yuce explains to My Modern Met. “Nook,” oil on canvas, 2020 I embody the theme of reflecting reality, leaving the audience to question the reality of discrimination and acceptance....

One of the most renowned Baroque composers from this era wasAntonio Vivaldi(16781741). Scroll down to learn nine facts about the classical composer Vivaldi. Learn nine lesser-known facts about Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi. Assumed portrait of Vivaldi by an unknown artist, 1723 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) He was from a musical family. They even toured Venice together, playing violin duets. He suffered from a lifelong illness. Church of San Giovanni in Bragora in Venice (Photo: Didier Descouens viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey 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. It’s time to frame the Kodak moments that are on your camera reel. Read on to find your perfect fit. Frames set the tone of a room and express your personal style....

A post shared by Kadeja Jackson Baker (@kj.plans.2022) Going gray is not easy for everyone. While it can happen at any age, many people associate white hair as a sign of getting older. Miami-based makeup artistTia Codringtondocumented the wedding transformation in avideothat garnered over 2 million views. People on TikTok lauded Baker’s bridal beauty, particularly her gray hair. She was even asked to do aninterview for NBC6, where her gorgeous silver locks are on full display....

Blue Tit, 2021 London-based photographerTim Flachis known for his intimate portrayals of birds. It’s as if we’re gazing into the soul of these creatures. Artist Tim Flach captures the diverse beauty of birds in a series of portrait photographs. “Blue Tit,” 2021 Victoria Crowned Pigeon, 2021 Northern Cardinal, 2021 Raven, 2021 Related Articles: “Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo,” 2021 “Himalayan Monal – Three Quarters,” 2021 “Pink Headed Fruit Dove,” 2021 “Long-Tailed Broadbill,” 2021...

The San Francisco Center for the Book celebrates books and bookmaking. On September 25, 2022, they will be hosting their 19th annual Steamroller Printing Festival. They use a seven-ton steamroller from 1924 to make on-demand prints. A Look at the History of Creating Art in Multiples M.C. Eschers Mind-Bending Mathematical Prints Now Available Online

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly 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. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, European artists and architects adopted an increasingly elaborate style. Today, the Baroque period remains one of the most celebratedcultural movementsin western art history....

Photo: mishainik/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual event.) Have you ever thought about how old water is? If not, you are probably in the majority. Photo: mishainik/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual event.) Water regularly cycles through our atmosphere by evaporating and condensing. The global amount typically remainsroughly the sameas molecules form and reform. However, some reservoirs of H20 have been isolated from this cyclical process. Sampling dissolved hydrogen and sulphate from water that is over one billion years old....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon 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. Ukraine has always been a country rich in history, culture, and art. Since Russia invaded the country at the end of February, Ukrainians have seen theirlives dramatically change....

With todays advanced building technology, the challenge gets even more difficult and far more expensive. That is why theBurj Khalifais so well-knownit temporarily holds one of the most important titles in the world. Can a building simply add a spire and count it towards height, or is that cheating? From Left to Right: Shanghai Tower, Lotte World Tower, Burj Khalifa, Taipei 101, International Commerce Center, One World Trade Center, Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower, Guangzhou CTF Finance Center...