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With this, they become free to enjoy, share, and reuse for any purpose by anyone. Creations by French artist Andre Derain, considered a co-founder ofFauvismalongside Matisse, are also entering the public domain. As for books, some titles that have long been regarded as classics are entering the public domain. Virginia Woolf (Photo: Unknown author viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) (left) and “Self-portrait” by Henri Matisse (Photo: Henri Matisse viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) (right)...

Originally created in 2019,Clamsis a collection of kinetic sound sculptures resembling their eponymous creature. What distinguishes these clams from static sculptures is their capacity to transform data into sound and movement. Nearby industry-standard sensors translate detected water quality into a dynamic soundscape full of microtonal shifts. As the water quality fluctuates, the sounds the clams produce do as well. It also creates an intimate link between the sculptures and the water upon which they float....

Since 2018, Belgian artistAntoine Roegiershas been crafting an ever-evolving story through his ongoing series of oil paintings. In his latest works, Roegiers introduces trumpet-playing masked figures, representing the grotesque resurgence of humanity. In one particular painting, Roegiers paints himself into the scene, laying on the fire-scorched ground. Belgian artist Antoine Roegiers tells a surreal, evolving story through his ongoing series of oil paintings. Dogs and masks are common motifs in Roegiers’s work, provoking reflection on the contemporary world....

PhotographerDaniel Kordanalways seeks out unique, unexplored regions for his photography. The surreal landscapes of Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Plateau fit the bill and had been on his radar for years. Within this context of extraordinary history, Kordan set off to explore. The thought of walking through this vast, alien-like terrain sparked my curiosity and excitement. Photographer Daniel Kordan traveled to Kazakhstan to capture the surreal landscapes of the Mangystau Plateau. The thought of walking through this vast, alien-like terrain sparked my curiosity and excitement....

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. Freshwater habitat and tropical weather sadly not included. you might pick up these crocodile socks onAmazon.

Photo: Fireworks wont be the only thing lighting up the night sky during the new year. Luckily, weather and moonlight conditions this year are expected to be favorable. The Moon is slated to be11% fullthis coming week, creating a dim sky ideal for stargazing. Photo:Олег Мороз Those in the Northern Hemisphere will be even luckier: this is where the Quadrantids are most visible. To view the Quadrantids, find an area well away from the city or street lights, NASA says....

Such an ambition can be realized only through close and consistent collaboration. The MET isn’t Escobedo’s only museum project. She has also been tapped to assist in renovating Paris' Pompidou Center. Related Articles:

Photo: Tampa Museum of Art, Florida/D. The Romans had the deityCeres, while the Aztecs had at least ofhandfulof gods related to these issues. Bes mugs are ancient Egyptian ceramic vessels that existed from the 16th century BCE to the fifth century CE. Photo: Tampa Museum of Art, Florida/D. Tanasi et al. viaScientific Reports(CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) This complex has rooms known as Bes Chambers, where these rituals are believed to have been performed....

The canine sense of smell is much more powerful than ours. Imagine someone taking you to an art gallery, then blindfolding you. You wouldnt get much out of it, would you? Photo: thaka11/Depositphotos That’s why she recommends sniff-centric walks where dogs can gather and process information about their surroundings. Making smell the main element of a walkrather than exercise or potty timehas some benefits. This will actually tire them more than a walk where sniffing is kept to a minimum....

Japan is known for both its state-of-the-art skyscrapers and infrastructure and stunning natural wonders like Mount Fuji. Villa A is named after Akiya Beach in Yokosuka-city, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. It is also located near the town of Hayama, the birthplace of yachting culture in Japan. At this villa, the first encounter with the sea doesn’t happen by staring out of a balcony. Instead, it’s a rather symbolic one....

Petersburg subwayand the mesmerizing Brutalist design ofDC’s Metro Center. Clad in ultra-high-performance concrete panels, the details in the eye-catching facade serve several purposes. Related Articles:

A new initiative, however, seeks to address these environmental challenges through art. Nature inspires constantly, and being surrounded by it is pure magic. We can’t imagine not protecting it. Other sculptures include Leandro ErlichsConcrete Coral, a site-specific traffic jam that features life-size concrete car sculptures. They are highly dedicated and committed individuals and in love with nature, especially the ocean. Art can open up all kinds of possibilities, the pair say....

Soybean harvest, Fazenda Piratini, Bahia, Brazil.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. Soybean harvest, Fazenda Piratini, Bahia, Brazil.This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Through his lens, we get an insider look at where our food really comes from....