Learn To Crochet Online This Winter Thanks to This 25% off Sale

Whilelearning to crochetmay seem intimidating, it doesn’t have to be. Get25% offthis online class by entering codeFIESTA25at checkout. You’ll learn what materials you’re free to use and the basic stitches. Photo: mari-bori/Depositphotos And once you are finished, you’ll have all the basic skills necessary to start more crochet projects. Just enterFIESTA25 at checkoutto receive 25% off the regular price of $34.95. Use code FIESTA25 to take advantage of the sale and learn all the basics of crochet....

January 7, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · John Williams

Miniature Artist Builds Small Worlds Full of Wonder Made of Household Objects Every Single Day

Every day for the last 13 years, artistTatsuya Tanakahas created a miniature scene using ordinary household objects. Still, a regular day in Tanaka’s world is anything but dull. On the contrary, it’s as if the artist encourages us to dream up something every single day. And bringing it all full circle, acomputer keyboardacts as a teppanyaki grill. Tanaka is no stranger to inviting pop culture characters to his creations, either....

January 7, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Nancy Duncan

New Research Reveals That Participating in Arts and Culture Events Positively Impacts Physical and Mental Health

Photo:Barbara Froes Its been established that art and craft activitiespositively impactmental health. Researchers revealed that music had a particularly strong link to an improved quality of life. Evidence ultimately concluded that health and wellbeing improved when pursuing or attending activities related to the arts. Photo:Bárbara Fróes By enhancing a participants overall well-being, arts and culture initiatives also reduce strain on the healthcare system. These findings solidify just how relevant arts and cultural engagement is not only to individuals but entire communities....

January 7, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Patrick Rodriguez

You Can See Four Planets Shining Brightly in the Night Sky Every Night in January

For starters, an amazing event is underwayone that can be easily seen with the naked eye. So the alignment of planets isn’t actually what makes this celestial event so special. Rounding out the thrilling celestial sight will be an extra bright Mars. Photo: Radoslaw Ziomber viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 4.0) To stay up to date with more amazing astronomical events, ensure to visitNASA’s website. Photo: F. Char/ESO viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY 4.0)...

January 7, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Carl Lucas

18th-Century Angel Mural Hidden for Over 100 Years Is Being Restored at Boston’s Oldest Surviving Church

Nearly 250 years later, the church is now gaining recognition due to a significant restoration project. By 1912, however, the mural was covered with several layers of white paint during a renovation. Now, the resulting austerity and blankness strike church officials as historically inaccurate. Outside of Old North Church. (Photo: Ajay Suresh, viaWikimedia Commons,CC 2.0) As a Church of England establishment, other decorative features retained a similarly dynamic and colorful character....

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Allison Green

Fashion Designer Redefines the Limits of the Body Through Her Dynamic and Inventive Haute-Couture Garments

Featured within isIris van HerpensHypnosisshow. Van Herpens garments were equally dynamic, the bold and entrancing patterns seeming to vibrate with each step. This effect was primarily achieved through the Japanese ink-on-water techniquesuminagashi, which literally translates to floating ink. The resulting patterns swirl and twist in a way reminiscent of marble, generating a constant sense of movement. Its fitting, then, that the runway show be highlighted inInventing the Runway. Van Herpens curiosity and ingenuity, however, didnt stop atHypnosis....

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Brandon Mendoza

How the “Igloo Effect” Helped a Swedish Man Survive Two Months Trapped in a Frigid Snowed-in Car

A road in Umea. As they peered into the vehicle, they suddenly saw something move. Skyllberg was ultimately rescued 60 days after his disappearance. A road in Umeå. (Photo:Shashidhar SviaUnsplash) He could speak a little bit, but was doing really badly. Given these extraordinary circumstances, how could Skyllberg have survived? A bit like a bear that hibernates. A snowy forest in Umeå. (Photo:Axel JosefssonviaUnsplash) Humans can do that. He probably had a body temperature of around 31C (87....

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Brian Williams

Immersive Exhibition in Istanbul Celebrates Ian Berry’s Stunning Denim Artwork

The show also includes the artistsdenim portraits of legendary figures, and his remarkableHotel Californiaseries. Plus, it offers an exclusive preview of a new collection of small-scale animal portraits. Turkey is famous for its high-quality denim, making it the perfect place to showcase Berrys work.

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 44 words · Bradley Powell

Multidisciplinary Artist Embodies Optimism Through Her Bold and Immersive Illustrations [Interview]

Multidisciplinary artist and creative directorDalkhafineoffers compelling evidence to the contrary. The bright colors, swirling road, and three-dimensional portal drew me in. Dalkhafine was such a pleasure to meet and so nice to interview with us at My Modern Met. Its clear that shes an amazing talent and one to watch in the future. Read on for our exclusive interview with the artist. How has your creative practice and process evolved throughout time?...

January 6, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Alex West

Winners of the 2024 reFocus Awards Showcase Photography’s Capacity for Empathy, Vulnerability, and Artistry

Bath Time, Pepe Manzanilla. International Photographer of the Year. Since 2022, reFocus has aimed to celebrate the enduring appeal of photography. “Bath Time,” Pepe Manzanilla. International Photographer of the Year. Their2024 reFocus Awardsshowcased just that, all while spotlighting some of the worlds most visionary photographers. Several fish swim just below his feet, while a tangle of trees serves as the photographs backdrop. Meanwhile,Tania Barrenetxeawas named International Discovery of the Year withSwallow....

January 6, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Scott Wilson

Discover the Popular Textbook That Helped Benjamin Franklin Pass Math

Even so, he failed math twice. When he was eight years old, Franklin was enrolled in a Boston grammar school. It also covered economic subjects such as pre-decimal British currency and arithmetic for business use. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by David Martin, 1767 (Photo: The White House Historical Association, viaWikimedia Commons, Public Domain). Within its first year of publication alone, it received a second and third impression. CockersArithmetickgained such popularity that a new edition of the book was reissued nearly every year until the mid-18th century....

January 5, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · John Watkins

Photographer Highlights the Importance of Monarch Butterfly Conservation Through Stunning Images

The monarch butterfly isnt just a pretty sightits an essential pollinator that keeps our planet healthy. The butterflies extreme closeness provides them with warmth and protection. In another image, titledStreaming Monarchs, Rojo captures hundreds of butterflies mid-flight. Migrating monarchs winter in the same oyamel fir groves that sheltered earlier generations, reveals Rojo. Photographer Jaime Rojo has been documenting monarch butterflies for the last 20 years. Related Articles:

January 5, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Lisa Jones

Meet the World’s Most Imaginative, Bizarre, and Creative Playgrounds in This Coffee Table Book

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. Other playgrounds in the book reinterpret significant art movements and forms. To order your copy, visitBookshopor theHoxton Mini Press website. Pixeland in Mianyang, China....

January 4, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Christopher Schmidt