My Modern Met

March 9, 2020

Designer Creates Hilarious Travel Posters for America’s National Parks Based on Their 1-Star Reviews

While most people would agree that America’s beloved National Parks are full of natural beauty, other—less-outdoorsy—types are left disappointed at what nature has to offer. In fact, some people have gone so far as to leave cynical reviews of their experiences online. After discovering these 1 star reviews, designer Amber Share decided to create a series of hilarious travel posters for all 61 parks, featuring the Internet’s funniest, snarky comments.

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Art

March 9, 2020

Pastel Artist Captures America’s Most Beautiful Landscapes en Plein Air

Armed with his canvases, easel, and pastels, en plein air artist Aaron Schuerr takes to the great outdoors to capture...

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Art History

March 8, 2020

How This 150-Year-Old Painting Freezes a Fleeting Parisian Moment in Time

For a glimpse into fin de siècle Paris, look no further than the work of the Impressionists.

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Drawing

March 8, 2020

Illustrator Reimagines Famous Celebrities as Iconic Disney Characters

Artist Helen Morgun has a knack for finding the Disney twin of famous celebrities. Her captivating digital illustrations merge actresses and singers with their animated likeness, even including their animal companions. Listed among her star-studded portfolio are Amanda Seyfried as Rapunzel, Blake Lively as Sleeping Beauty, and Lucy Liu as Mulan.

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Art History

March 7, 2020

What Is Illustration? A Look at Its Modern Beginnings to How It Is Used Today

You might not realize it, but the field of illustration shapes the world we live in.

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Art

March 7, 2020

Artist Shares Drawing Tips in Educational Step-by-Step Tutorials

Finished works of art can be daunting examples for aspiring young artists to replicate or aspire to create themselves.

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Art

March 7, 2020

Artist Imagines Beloved Pop Culture Characters as “Cartoon Fossils” in a Museum

Artist Filip Hodas imagines a world in which some of the most iconic cartoon characters have gone the way of the dinosaurs. Calling his series Cartoon Fossils, he has crafted 3D renderings that feature the skulls of Goofy, Scrooge McDuck, Spongebob Squarepants, Minnie Mouse, and more. Each of the artifacts is presented as though it is in a museum.

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Animals

March 6, 2020

“Disapproving Corgis” Facebook Group Only Shares the Cutest Grumpy-Looking Pups

There are Facebook groups for everything nowadays—many that you didn't know you needed in your life.

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Animals

March 6, 2020

“The Most Photographed Dog in Bruges” Lives On Years After His Death Thanks to Twitter

In a moving display of how animals can touch our lives, people are celebrating Bruges' most famous dog.

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Funny

March 6, 2020

84-Year-Old Born on Leap Day Celebrates Her “21st” With First Legal Drink, Gifted From Ryan Reynolds

Those who follow actor Ryan Reynolds on Twitter or Instagram know that he has a very funny presence on social media—and his latest piece of content is no exception. To promote his own brand of gin, Aviation American Gin, Reynolds created a hilarious commercial starring Arlene Manko, a lady who was born on February 29, 1936. Because her birthday lands on a leap day, Manko only has a birthday every 4 years.

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