RM of K-Pop Group BTS Has Fans Flocking to Museum Thanks to His Love of Art

But lovers of the K-pop group BTS are taking things to another level. For many, this means watching as the group’s leader RM shares his love of art. This has caused an uptick in visits to museums and galleries that he frequently posts on hisInstagram account. His visit even gained them an incredible number of followers. When BTS meets the National Gallery. Im not good at multitasking, but Im a person who digs deep once I get interested....

July 5, 2022 · 2 min · 258 words · Mrs. Brooke Stanley MD

Zaha Hadid Architects Designed a Cultural Center Inspired by the Curving Flow of a River

In winning the competition, ZHA has added to its growing portfolio of contemporary architecture in China. The complex boasts sinewy lines that are both a signature of ZHA and a nod to the surrounding landscape. The form is intended to mimic the valleys carved by the Jinghe River through the mountains. These spaces are interlinked via elevated courtyards, gardens, and walkways. In true cutting-edge fashion, the library will include immersive virtual reality technologies alongside traditional print materials....

July 5, 2022 · 1 min · 105 words · Amy Nichols

15 Stunning Aerial Photos That Highlight the Lush Landscapes of Vietnam

Lily Harvest in the Mekong Delta PhotographerPham Huy Trunguses his craft to spotlight Vietnam’s rich cultural history. Through his aerial photography, he shares his country’s lush green landscape and colorful flowers. For those who are interested in his work, he also offers prints and digital downloads via hiswebsite. Lily Harvest in the Mekong Delta Aerial photographer Pham Huy Trung gives a bird’s eye view of life in Vietnam. Rice Paddies in Mu Cang Chai...

July 4, 2022 · 1 min · 132 words · Evelyn Donaldson

Amazing Astrophotography Showcases the Fiery Beauty of Monument Valley in Arizona

This was the case for photographerMichael Abramyan. Astrophotography shots have the tendency to be meticulously planned. But as Abramyan explains, this composition was pure kismet. This image, along with more of Abramyans work, is available as a print in hisonline shop. Photographer Michael Abramyan has traveled the U.S. capturing incredible astrophotography. Related Articles:

July 4, 2022 · 1 min · 53 words · Peter Fernandez

Astrofotógrafo plasma la deslumbrante belleza del Valle de los Monumentos en Arizona

Este fue el caso del fotografoMichael Abramyan. Es una exhibicion impresionante que muestra el esplendor de la Tierra y las estrellas en un gran baile cosmico. Las tomas de astrofotografia tienden a planificarse meticulosamente. Pero como explica Abramyan, esta composicion fue pura suerte. Esta imagen, asi como otras fotografias de Abramyan, esta disponible como impresion en sutienda en linea. El fotografo Michael Abramyan ha viajado por los Estados Unidos capturando imagenes astronomicas increibles....

July 4, 2022 · 1 min · 75 words · Anthony Navarro

Científicos secuencian con éxito el ADN de un hombre de Pompeya por primera vez

Mas de 2,000 personas fallecieron en el desastre, muchas dentro de sus casas. Ahora, por primera vez, los investigadores han podido secuenciar completamente el ADN de una victima. Gracias a su trabajo, tendremos aun mas informacion sobre las personas que vivian en esta ciudad. Foto: bloodua/Depositphotos Los cuerpos pertenecian a un hombre de entre 30 y 40 anos y una mujer de 50 anos. Fueron descubiertos acostados en su comedor, o triclinio, sobre los restos de un camastro....

July 4, 2022 · 2 min · 222 words · Bonnie Gillespie

Esta “casa desvanecida” ofrece un espacio tranquilo para rememorar

La instalacion llamadaThe Vanished House(La casa desvanecida) existe casi como un espectro sobre la hierba. El estudio selecciono la hiedra por las asociaciones que solemos tener con ella. De este modo fue posible grabar la hiedra con laser en acero Corten. Este material es importante porque cambiara a medida queThe Vanished Houseenvejezca. Sigue hacia abajo para ver mas fotos de esta reflexiva pieza. Algunas areas estan completamente formadas, mientras que otras parecen haber desaparecido....

July 4, 2022 · 1 min · 76 words · Rebecca Holmes

Explore the Early 20-Side Icosahedron Dice That Were Tossed in Ancient Rome

Faience polyhedron inscribed with letters of the Greek alphabet, Roman, 2nd3rd century C.E. (Photo:The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Public domain)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Faience polyhedron inscribed with letters of the Greek alphabet, Roman, 2nd–3rd century C.E. (Photo:The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Public domain)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission....

July 4, 2022 · 2 min · 419 words · Sara Nunez

Exquisite “Book Nooks” Create Magical Worlds That Live on Your Bookshelf

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. For this reason, book nooks have blossomed as a home decor trend. Etsy makerMieWorldcrafts creative book nooks that look like small, beautiful scenes....

July 4, 2022 · 1 min · 154 words · Daniel Neal

Photographer Documents the Magical Moments When Indigenous Peruvians Visited Machu Picchu for the First Time [Interview]

Every year over 1.5 million people visit Peru’sMachu Picchu. But, as travel photographerSusan Portnoydiscovered, these porters rarelyif evervisit Machu Picchu themselves. Most porters are indigenous Quechua people. A commemorative group photo with some of the Quechua families while they wait for their individual groups to tour Machu Picchu. Primarily farmers, they work seasonally as porters for supplement their income. Here, roles would be reversed. It was a moving experience that was, luckily, documented by Portnoy who was along for the ride....

July 4, 2022 · 6 min · 1074 words · Maurice Hudson

The Story Behind the Original Cover of ‘The Great Gatsby’ and the Artist Who Created It

Few novels have achieved the same level of fame asThe Great Gatsby. It depicts a disembodied flapper’s face hovering over a nighttime cityscape. What isThe Great Gatsby? Digitally restored image of the first edition cover for The Great Gatsby, 1925. Cover illustration by Francis Cugat. Published by Charles Scribners Sons. Digitally restored image of the first edition cover for “The Great Gatsby,” 1925. Cover illustration by Francis Cugat. Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons....

July 4, 2022 · 2 min · 218 words · Bryan Russo

Amazing Detailed Dioramas Look Like Live-in Corners of Urban Environments

Palm-sized shops look real enough to visit in the work byAbdulrahman Eid. Based in Turkey, thisdiorama artistspecializes in bringing lived-in corners of cities to life. Many of Eid’s dioramas capture a facade of a building with a small open storefront below. Some of these items include patterned rugs, metal lamps, and plates with intricate designs. What makes Eid’s pieces really shine is their aged appearance. Otherwise, these tiny worlds could be easily mistaken for reality....

July 3, 2022 · 1 min · 94 words · Justin Harrell

Cinematic Paintings Capture the Tranquil Beauty of a Romanticized American Southwest

ArtistBrett Allen Johnsoncaptures the tranquil beauty of the American Southwest in immersive oil paintings. Together, they create mesmerizing snapshots of the iconic terrain. While these depictions look like real portrayals of the desert, they are usually created from Johnson’s imagination. I am not often a painter of literal places, he explains. I regularly invent entire works or paint them from memory. Perhaps, the adjacent West. Similarly, the occasional horse and cowboy imbue these open spaces with an escapist romanticism....

July 3, 2022 · 1 min · 127 words · Deborah Hart