Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled "Embroidered Life" that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
January 10, 2023

First Florida Newborn Is Surrendered To Only Life-Saving โ€˜Safe Haven Baby Boxesโ€™

On January 5, 2023, the Ocala Fire Rescue in Florida announced that the first newborn was surrendered to the stateโ€™s only Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The child was safely recovered and transported to the hospital where they will be up for adoption. The department, which is located about 80 miles northwest of Orlando, has had the device installed since 2020.

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January 5, 2023

AI Portraits Reveal How Young Celebrities Might Look as They Get Older

Most, if not all, people are curious about how theyโ€™ll look as they age. Although thereโ€™s no way to tell what the future holds, artificial intelligence (AI) could offer some clues. With the help of this technology, photographer and lawyer Alper Yesiltas is imagining what young celebrities will look like a few decades from now. In his series Young Age(d)

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January 4, 2023

Awe-inspiring Hyperrealistic Sculptures Seemingly Bring Historical Figures Back to Life

Artist Kazu Hiro creates sculptural portraits that look so natural you might think they are real people brought to life. His hyperrealistic artwork includes busts of Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dalรญ as well as historical figures including Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. From their supple skin to perfectly placed hairs to soulful eyes, it's as if these people, who have long since passed, have seemingly been brought back into existence.

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January 3, 2023

Enchanting Photos of Ice Skaters Gliding Alongside Windmills in the Dutch Countryside

The winter conjures up images of cold-weather activities like ice skating. This time-honored tradition is nostalgic for many, and photographer Albert Dros captured a beautiful series of ice skaters gliding alongside windmills in the Dutch countryside. Set against gentle orange and candy-colored skies, the giant towers dwarf the people on the ice. The effect is enchanting; at once, the images encapsulate the beauty and charm of the frigid season.

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