Oil Painting
August 13, 2022

Hyperrealistic Artworks Are an Intriguing Portal to Their Subjects Inner Worlds

At first glance, it's hard to distinguish Mustafa Yüce‘s art from reality. The Turkish artist creates hyperrealistic paintings and pastel drawings of enigmatic figures in carefully crafted environments.  Seemingly lost in their own thoughts, they are intended to reflect people's inner worlds. “What I really want to emphasize is the narrative in my compositions,” Yüce explains to My Modern Met.

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Wedding
August 12, 2022

Beautiful Bride Goes Viral for Rocking Her Natural Gray Locks at Her Wedding

Going gray is not easy for everyone. While it can happen at any age, many people associate white hair as a sign of getting older. One beautiful bride, however, is proving that gray hair is just as stunning as any other color and that it's something to be proud of. Kadeja Jackson Baker went viral on TikTok for her gorgeous wedding look that featured her natural gray locks.

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Science
August 12, 2022

Researchers Discover World’s Oldest Water in a Mine Nearly 2 Miles Underground

Have you ever thought about how old water is? If not, you are probably in the majority. Water regularly cycles through our atmosphere by evaporating and condensing. The global amount typically remains roughly the same as molecules form and reform. However, some reservoirs of H20 have been isolated from this cyclical process. Researchers from the University of Toronto discovered pools of ancient water in a deep Canadian mine.

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Art
August 11, 2022

15 Contemporary Ukrainian Artists You Can Support on Society6

Ukraine has always been a country rich in history, culture, and art. And now, more than ever, art has become an important part of preserving and raising Ukraine's culture. Since Russia invaded the country at the end of February, Ukrainians have seen their lives dramatically change. But many are still actively working to promote the pride they have in their country and to keep their livelihoods going.

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My Modern Met

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