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This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo 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. At long last, summer is here. In this selection of seasonal products, you’ll find everything you gotta dive into summer. And, if you’re looking for the perfect poolside activity, why not try some crafts?...

For example, the ancientHereford Mappa Mundiwas drawn in 1300 and depicts the world through a medieval Biblical lens. Or there is a surprisingly accurate crowd-sourced world map created by a Venetian monk in the 15th century. There are also the 12th-centuryrenditions of Muhammad al-Idrisi, an intrepid scholar and traveler. Photo:© The Trustees of the British Museum,CC BY-SA 4.0 But the oldest map of the known world was not made on vellum or in Europe....

But a closer look will reveal that each life-sized figure is actually a sculpture. Theyre crafted from the Lantana camara weed, which is native to around 40% of Indias protected areas. The makers first photographed the elephants and then created intricate drawings to study their form. Then, it was time to bring them to life. Finally, the sculptures are coated with protective Osmo oil to ensure their preservation for many years to come....

Photo:Peak DesignThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Peak DesignThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Thezippered version of the bagwas also tested and named the runner-up best camera backpack byWiredandGear Junkie. Buy the Peak Design Everyday Backpack:...

The new 1,000 banknote is joined by updated versions of the 5,000 and 10,000 bills as well. The 1,000 banknote is extremely common in Japan and is worth approximately US$6.20. This 1,000 note also features a bacteriologist, Kitasato Shibasaburo, on the front. Photo: Aude viaWikimedia Commons(Public domain) Shibasaburo co-discovered the infectious agent of bubonic plague during an outbreak in 1894. HokusaisGreat Waveappears on the back of the paper currency. This new design also marks the first time that advanced anti-counterfeiting technology is embedded into Japan’s banknotes....

Landscape photographerJan Erik Waideris known for his striking imagery of Iceland, Greenland, and Norway. These moving landscapes are a fascinating way to enjoy everything Iceland offers. Waider has published an even wider selection of his videos directly to hiswebsitefor your viewing enjoyment. He’s also started publishing incredible 4K videos of these northern landscapes. From fiery lava to soothing waves, there’s so much to view and enjoy.

ArtistEmmanuelle Moureauxhas unveiled a new permanentart installationin France. Cascading down seven floors in the main atrium,TIMELINEis the 47th work in Moureaux’s celebrated100 colorsseries. This prismatic piece is also the first permanent installation from the series in France. Its formed from 3,200 numbers that are years stacked on top of themselves. The work begins at the bottom, in white, with what was then the current year2023. Fittingly namedLumiere, which means light, the building is the perfect setting for Moureaux’s piece....

Aganippe Fossa, the steep-walled canyon on Mars. One such satellite is the Mars Express orbiter operated by the European Space Agency (ESA). It stretches for an impressive 373 miles, longer than the 277-mile length of theUnited States' Grand Canyon. Aganippe Fossa, the steep-walled canyon on Mars. (Photo:ESA/DLR/FU Berlin,CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO) It is one of several volcanoes in this region of Mars, known as Tharsis. Aganippe Fossa likely formed due to the region’s volcanic activity....

Photo: Sotheby’s An exciting piece of history in American photography has just found its new home. It is believed to be the oldest image of a First Lady of the United States. Her gaze is piercing, but shows a bit of amusement. Photo: Sotheby’s it’s possible for you to tell she was a commanding and venerable woman. Plumbe, a Welsh-born immigrant, tried to create a daily publication featuring portraits of interesting public characters....

Photo: Nowhereman/Depositphotos If a butterfly flaps its wings, will a hurricane suddenly materialize? Until recently, South America was considered another exception. Yet, Talavera had heard of some supposedly popping up in French Guiana. Photo: Nowhereman/Depositphotos Being an expert in insect migration, he went to investigate. V. carduiare known to be migratory. Photo: Adogslifephoto/Depositphotos First, the team checked that the butterflies really did come from Africa. Photo: Adogslifephoto/Depositphotos Two species,Guiera senegalensisandZiziphus spina-christi, only flower in West Africa towards the end of its rainy season....

Keith Haring is known for his colorfully energeticpop artthat defines the legendary New York art scene during the 1980s. All of Keith’s pieces have such a strong energy. Since then, paper artists have kept the tradition alive with playful and interactive books. Poposition Press specializes in producing limited-edition pop-up books, cards, and prints. Each publication, showcasing the work of contemporary artists and designers, is a collectible. While the standard Keith Haring pop-up book costs $60, Poposition Press offers a specialAltarpieceedition for $350....

They shaved, boiled, blended, and even tasted it. Thats when the idea for the Forest Crayons came to life. When used on paper, the Forest Crayons create beautiful, subtle markings in natural hues. Forest Crayons are currently available for pre-order onPlayfool’s online shop. The Forest Crayons by Playfool are made using real timber from Japan’s diverse forests. Nearly 70 percent of Japan is covered in forest, resulting in an overabundance of wood....

Using curves and angles, but also negative space to create flow. I like for the viewer’s eye to have to do a little work when observing my pieces. Wilson’s choice of material stems from the readily available and sustainable nature of the utensils. Scroll down to see more work from Wilson’sJune flock release, which is already sold out. South Carolina-based artist Matt Wilson creates incredible bird sculptures from utensils. He expertly manipulates forks, knives, and spoons to create his metallic flocks....