Sculpture
August 19, 2020

Artist Transforms Discarded Mechanical Parts Into Steampunk-Inspired Animal Sculptures

While most of us discard old and broken items, Russian artist Igor Verniy turns metal scraps into stunning steampunk-infused animal sculptures. Spanning a myriad of species from birds and mammals to reptiles and insects, Verniy's impressive models are hand-assembled from old car parts, watches, electronics, and more. “My love of natural science and engineering, plus my passion for robots and science fiction, requires me to create something unique and alive,” Verniy tells My Modern Met.

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Inspiring
August 19, 2020

Woman With World’s Longest Legs Embraces Her Uniqueness and Inspires Others

At 6'9″, there's no doubt that Mongolian-born Rentsenkhorloo (aka Renny) Bud is a tall woman. And while her stature is undoubtedly impressive on its own, her long legs are what make her height all the more awe-inspiring—they measure 53 inches long, which is nearly four and a half feet. To further put that into perspective, Russian model Ekaterina Lisina is the current Guinness World Records holder for the World’s Longest Legs, measuring 52.2 inches long.

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Funny
August 18, 2020

Iconic Paintings Reimagined With Bill Murray’s Face

Actor Bill Murray has played a lot of roles in his life, so it's no surprise that he could be a shoo-in for any number of historical figures. Need proof? Look no further than Redditor Eddy Torigoe. He has created a series that reimagines famous artworks with Murray’s face in place. From Rembrandt to Frida Kahlo, the beloved celebrity is a convincing stand-in for the faces we’re used to seeing in iconic self-portraits.

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Art
August 17, 2020

Artist Reimagines ‘Mona Lisa’ as Modern Woman With Tattoos

Portraits commemorate people as well as a moment in time. Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is often considered the archetype of Renaissance portraiture. Similarly, Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer's Girl With a Pearl Earring is sometimes referred to as the “Mona Lisa of the north.” Even today, these two masterpieces continue to inspire generations of young creatives. Spanish artist Tati Moons reimagines the enigmatic sitters of these paintings as contemporary women in trendy digital portraits.

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My Modern Met

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