5 Modern Rube Goldberg Machines That Are Brilliantly Nonsensical

Remember thebreakfast machine inPeewee’s Big Adventure? Or perhaps The Snoozatron gadget inWallace and Gromit? These wacky inventionshaphazardly built to perform simple tasksarent just designed for movie sets. Theyre real, and they’re known asRube Goldberg machines. What is a Rube Goldberg Machine? Rube Goldberg’s Self-Operating Napkin, 1931. Rube Goldberg’s “Self-Operating Napkin,” 1931. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public domain]) His satirical cartoons were a playful response to the rising Machine Age. A shade fantastic perhaps....

February 4, 2021 · 2 min · 319 words · Adam Gibbs

Artista colabora con su perro para crear versiones divertidas de pinturas famosas [Entrevista]

RecreandoSanta Veronicade Jacques Blanchard (1633 1634)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. Recreando“Santa Verónica”de Jacques Blanchard (1633 – 1634)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. En la primavera de 2020, un desafio creativo empezo a hacer sus rondas por internet....

February 4, 2021 · 5 min · 899 words · Mark Harper

Majestic Beauty of Horses Captured in Life-Size Galvanized Wire Sculptures

Young Connie was horse obsessed and a large percentage of that continues into adulthood, Adam admits. They are also very solid, defined animals which makes sculpting them really satisfying! Scroll down to see more of Adams incredible wire horse sculptures. To see her other works or to commission a piece of your own, visit the artistswebsite. Norfolk-based wire sculptor Connie Adam captures the majestic beauty of horses in galvanized wire. Some of her pieces are small, but several of them are life-size!...

February 4, 2021 · 1 min · 98 words · Jessica Ponce

Miniature Dollhouse Cushions Meticulously Embroidered in Extraordinary Detail

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. The talented crafters create miniature dollhouse cushions, each decorated with elaborate embroidery designs. Each little pillow measures just 3.5 x 3.5 cm but is packed full of detail!...

February 4, 2021 · 1 min · 162 words · Samuel Fox

Self-Taught Artist Creates Complex Hairstyles That Look They Belong in a Fantasy Film

For many of us, styling our hair is a way to express ourselves. However, Macedonian artistTrendafilka Kirovatakes creative hairdos to the next level. She creates extraordinary hair braids that would be fit for a khaleesi a laGame of Thrones. Each lookfeaturing interwoven loops and plaitsalmost looks like a basket or textile weave. Its incredible to think that each intricate design is carefully created with soft human hair. Kirova originally started braiding her own hair while she was pregnant with her first child....

February 4, 2021 · 2 min · 305 words · James Smith

Artist Teams up With Her Dog To Recreate Pawsome Versions of Famous Paintings [Interview]

Veronicaby Jacques Blanchard (1633 1634)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. Recreating“St. Veronica”by Jacques Blanchard (1633 – 1634)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. In the spring of 2020, a creative challenge began to take over the internet....

February 3, 2021 · 4 min · 835 words · Michael Dennis

Fósil de titanosaurio hallado en Argentina podría pertenecer al animal terrestre más grande de la historia

El fosil fue descubierto en 2012 y las excavaciones comenzaron en 2015. Sin embargo, es claramente un tipo de titanosaurio. Un tipo conocido comoPatagotitanpesaba 77 toneladas, mientras que elArgentinosaurusalcanzaba las 110 toneladas y hasta 40 metros de longitud. Equipo de excavación descubriendo los fósiles del titanosaurio de 98 millones de años de antigüedad en la provincia de Neuquén, Argentina. (Foto: Alejandro Otero y José Luis Carballido/CONICET) Se esperan mas descubrimientos emocionantes a medida que el fosil siga emergiendo de la tierra....

February 3, 2021 · 1 min · 199 words · Angela Lloyd

Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor on His Underwater Sculptures and Environmental Art [Podcast]

I think artists have a moral obligation, he explains to us. And I think scientists are very good at producing the data that supports it. And I think that’s where we come in. We also learn about the research and planning that goes into making a successful piece. And, if you like what you hear, like leave us a review.

February 3, 2021 · 1 min · 60 words · Gary Lara

Wildlife Photographer Captures What Love Looks Like in the Animal Kingdom

The idea of love is universal. It spans cultures and time. There are entire industries built on fostering love connections between people. But love and affection arent exclusive to humans. In the wild, animals display tender moments of affection all the time. I always emphasize that photographing animals is better than killing and hunting animals, Anastovski explains. Wildlife photographer Goran Anastasovski captures affectionate moments between animals. Related Articles:

February 3, 2021 · 1 min · 68 words · Angela Mullen

15 Lámparas y decoraciones luminosas que le darán un toque especial a cualquier espacio

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. Casi nada puede transformar un espacio de forma tan dramatica como la luz. No necesitas mas luces en tu dormitorio?...

February 2, 2021 · 1 min · 149 words · David Petty

Artista borda diseños sobre hojas secas para reconectarse con la naturaleza

Bordar sobre hojas es una combinacion poco usual, pero llena de metaforas. Quiero rescatar y revivir nuestra conexion con el mundo natural, dice Fayle a My Modern Met. Las hojas son efimeras, pero son mas resistentes de lo que parece, explica. Al bordar este material natural y comun, Fayle espera que cambie la forma en que miramos nuestro entorno. Cada pieza esta inspirada en los patrones que se encuentran en la naturaleza y son completamente unicas....

February 2, 2021 · 1 min · 76 words · Richard Gillespie

Artista dedica 10 días a recrear un eclipse solar en una espectacular pintura digital

Machin paso 10 dias dandole vida a todos los detalles de la escena con ayuda de su tableta Wacom. Como resultado, la ensombrecida Luna parece estar envuelta en llamas. La Luna es un poderoso cronometro celestial, Machin le dice My Modern Met. Siempre me he sentido profundamente cautivada por la Luna. Es la razon por la que me enamore de la astronomia. Puedes mantenerte al dia con sus creaciones suscribiendote a sulista de correos....

February 2, 2021 · 1 min · 97 words · Adam Torres

Dinosaur Fossil of a Titanosaur Discovered in Argentina May Belong to the Largest Land Animal Ever

The dig team uncovering fossils of the 98 million-year-old titanosaur in Neuquen Province, Argentina. The fossil was discovered in 2012, and excavations began in 2015. Although excavations are not complete, the bones which have been excavated suggest an enormous dinosaur. The dig team uncovering fossils of the 98 million-year-old titanosaur in Neuquén Province, Argentina. (Photo: Alejandro Otero and José Luis Carballido/CONICET) However, it is clearly a bang out of titanosaur....

February 2, 2021 · 1 min · 207 words · James Carter