Posts by Madeleine Muzdakis

Madeleine Muzdakis

Madeleine Muzdakis is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and a historian of early modern Britain & the Atlantic world. She holds a BA in History and Mathematics from Brown University and an MA in European & Russian Studies from Yale University. Madeleine has worked in archives and museums for years with a particular focus on photography and arts education. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys hiking, film photography, and studying law while cuddling with her cat Georgia.
Installation
December 8, 2020

Giant Sculpture Opens Its Chest To Reveal a Fern-Covered Tunnel People Can Walk Through

Multidisciplinary artist and sculptor Daniel Popper creates interactive public art installations which are often monumental in scale. The Cape Town-based artist's work encourages audiences to contemplate diverse themes. Known for his installations blending sculpture and stage design at music festivals, Popper's figurative sculptures have become iconic for the way they beckon the viewer to embrace their physical surroundings.

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Resources
November 28, 2020

This Surgeon’s Simple Mask Hack Is a Blessing if Your Glasses Keep Fogging Up

Masks are the new normal. However, people who wear glasses often struggle to see properly while staying safe and following mask guidelines. Breath fogs up the interior of their lenses and requires constant cleaning. No matter how fitted the mask, bespectacled people often find it hard to avoid steaming up their lenses. As cold weather approaches, this problem may be exacerbated by the natural condensation when one comes inside from the cold.

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Science
November 25, 2020

Researchers Discover That Platypuses Mysteriously Glow Under Ultraviolet Light

The platypus is an extremely unique creature. They are milk-producing mammals with incongruously webbed feet, and a bill. They also lay eggs like an amphibious water bird. The platypus is so strange that British scientists in the late 18th century were dubious as to its existence, even though a preserved pelt had been sent to London. The platypus continues to fascinate today with its charming face.

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Gift Guide
November 17, 2020

20 Gifts Movie Lovers and Film Buffs Will Love and Actually Use

Over the past few years, watching movies has taken on a new importance. Whether you’re watching a flick in theaters with friends, gathering around the TV for the latest streaming release, or watching that rom-com for the millionth time, movies can be important mental escapes as well as cinematic art. Take some time to revel in your favorite films.

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My Modern Met

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