Ukrainian Bomb-Sniffing Hero Dog Has Helped Detect Over 90 Russian Explosives

MeetPatron, the 2-year-old Jack Russell terrier turned national hero. Whats more, his bravery and undeniable cuteness has won hearts across Ukraine and all over the world. Even without the silver screen, Patron has already amassed quite the fan club. Photo:State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) One admirer even made an adorableknit plushieof the pup. One depiction features the bold pup lifting his leg to relieve himself on a Russian bomb....

April 25, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Joseph Jackson

Este ingenioso “brazalete de libro” contiene 1,400 dibujos de Rembrandt

Todas las paginas tienen bordes dorados, lo que explica el brillo dorado de la pulsera. Estos bits y bytes los hacen tangibles en una nueva forma de arte. Puedes comprar esta obra de arte portatil a traves delsitio webde Duinker & Dochters. El tiempo de espera es de aproximadamente seis semanas. Duinker & Dochters armo un brazalete de libro unico con los dibujos de manos de Rembrandt. Incluye 1,400 paginas numeradas con bordes dorados y un broche de oro de 18 quilates....

April 24, 2022 · 1 min · 89 words · Brianna Day

Learn About Québec City, a European-Style Walled City in North America

The Quebec City skyline with the Chateau Frontenac at sunset. It is the perfect weekend trip for history nerds and winter sports enthusiasts alike. The only walled city north of Mexico, Quebec City is the crown jewel of French-speaking Canada. The Quebec City skyline with the Chateau Frontenac at sunset. (Photo: RABBIT75_DEP/Depositphotos) From pitched battles to ice canoe races, the city’s history and present are both complex and fascinating. The lands were already home to many indigenous communities, including Cree, Algonquin, and Abinaki peoples....

April 24, 2022 · 4 min · 845 words · Bruce Tanner

Sublime Paintings Capture the Unique Ambiance of Urban Settings at Night

Whether it’s Toronto or Tokyo, cities cannot be fully understood until they are seen at night. ArtistKeita Morimotocaptures the special ambiance of urban tweaks after dark in his electricoil paintings. Previously based in Toronto, Morimoto relocated to Tokyo in 2021. His newest pieces reflect some of the colorful signage and buildings that are characteristic of the Japanese capital. Their body language seems at ease in the prefs as they are going about their routines....

April 24, 2022 · 1 min · 111 words · Hannah Gomez

Thought-Provoking Paintings Pair Real-life Observations With Subtle Humor

I refer to my work as an illustrated commentary on human frailties,' she continues. Canada-based artist Toni Hamel creates conceptual paintings with a humorous twist. He Loves Me Not. “The Replacement” “He Loves Me. He Loves Me Not.” “Like a Fish Out of Water (Large)” “Der Blaue Reiter” “Ikebana III” “Field & Stream I” “The Spill” “Floaters”

April 24, 2022 · 1 min · 57 words · Adriana Nguyen

Big Cats Come Alive on the Canvases of These Large-Scale Hyperrealistic Paintings

The New York City-based artist creates large-scale depictions of big felines that resemble close-up photographs. Through many hours of work, he renders all of his subjects with hyperrealistic detail. Originally from Canada, Sider did not pursue painting until he was 25 years old. After he relocated to NYC, he started gaining recognition for his spectacular acrylic pieces celebrating wildlife. Sider wants his paintings to extend beyond what a photograph could ever capture....

April 23, 2022 · 1 min · 154 words · Joshua Anderson

Happy Baby Bear Makes the Most Adorable Sound While Held in News Anchor’s Arms

Did you know that bears can purr? One of these cute bears was a guest on set fromYellowstone Bear Worldand made itself extremely comfortable with Park. Park was surprised to hear such an odd noise come from her little guest. That means Im doing something right, she said as she cooed at the cub. She then asked the bears handler what the sound meant. Much like humans, bears use vocalizations with other bears....

April 23, 2022 · 1 min · 153 words · Susan Walter

Historic Site in Venice Is Transformed Into a Public Space for the First Time in Centuries

It was an incredibly complex project, which the firm pulled off successfully. Historically, St. Mark’s Square was home to the Venetian government. The iconic building was completed in 1538 by Jacopo Sansovino. Photo: Richard Davies Today, it’s home to Generali, a large insurance firm established in 1830. To do so, David Chipperfield took a holistic approach that called for both restoration and integration. Particular attention was paid to the stonework on the floors and ceilings....

April 23, 2022 · 1 min · 117 words · Jacqueline Sanchez

Ilustraciones de paisajes exuberantes describen el proceso de sanación de la artista

Este articulo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion. Este artículo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comisión. Por favor lee nuestradivulgación de afiliadospara mayor información. Muchas personas recurren a la belleza y el consuelo de la naturaleza en momentos dificiles. Me permite expresar mis emociones, recuerdos y experiencias de una forma mas honesta....

April 23, 2022 · 1 min · 155 words · Elizabeth Hogan

Un osito feliz hace el sonido más adorable cuando lo abraza una reportera

Seguro has escuchado a un oso grunir, pero sabias que tambien ronronean? Uno de estos simpaticos osos fue invitado al plato deYellowstone Bear Worldy se puso muy comodo con Park. Park se sorprendio al escuchar un ruido tan extrano de su pequeno invitado. Eso significa que estoy haciendo algo bien, dijo mientras arrullaba al osezno. A continuacion, pregunto al cuidador del oso que significaba ese sonido. Al igual que los humanos, los osos utilizan vocalizaciones para comunicarse con otros osos....

April 23, 2022 · 1 min · 131 words · Craig Jackson

Un sitio histórico de Venecia se transforma en un espacio público por primera vez en siglos

Fue un proyecto increiblemente complejo, que la empresa llevo a cabo con exito. Historicamente, la plaza de San Marcos fue la sede del gobierno veneciano. El emblematico edificio fue terminado en 1538 por Jacopo Sansovino. Foto: Richard Davies Hoy en dia, es la sede de Generali, una gran empresa de seguros fundada en 1830. Fue Generali quien contrato a David Chipperfield para que les ayudara a abrir esta historica pieza arquitectonica al publico....

April 23, 2022 · 1 min · 150 words · Kathy Madden

Una reveladora infografía muestra cuáles son los videos musicales más caros de todos los tiempos

Algunos han costado millones de dolares, lo que los hace mas caros que tu pelicula independiente favorita. Entonces, que video ocupa el primer lugar? Su produccion costo la asombrosa suma de 11.9 millones de dolares (ajustados a la inflacion). Le sigue de cerca Express Yourself de Madonna con 10.4 millones de dolares. Para este disenador, gran parte de su trabajo empieza por perderse por horas en Wikipedia. Esa curiosidad lo llevo a descubrir cosas increibles....

April 23, 2022 · 1 min · 139 words · Justin Hill

80-Mile-Wide Comet Hurtling Towards Earth Captured by NASA’s Hubble Telescope

NASA’s Hubble Telescope has discovered an enormous comet hurtling towards Earth. The cometknown as Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein, after its discoverers, or Comet C/2014 UN271was first spotted in 2010. However, astronomers were only recently able to measure it using images captured by Hubble. NASA’s Hubble Telescope has discovered an enormous comet hurtling towards Earth. (Photo: video screenshot viaNASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center) Its nucleus is 85 miles wide, stretching across the state of Rhode Island....

April 22, 2022 · 1 min · 187 words · David Scott