Video
January 28, 2019

Endangered Animals Sing Emotional “I Dreamed a Dream” in Powerful Animation

On a mission to “inform, engage and inspire audiences about the importance of protecting global biodiversity,” the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (WCFF) produces interactive events with an environmental focus. With its annual festival, the organization showcases powerful work by the best independent filmmakers, with “Dream” by Zombie Studio serving as a perfect and poignant example. In this animation, animals sing an emotional rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables.

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Cityscape Photography
January 27, 2019

Photographer Documents 100 of Madrid’s No-Frills Bars Before They Close for Good

British photographer Leah Pattem (of the Madrid No Frills blog) has been documenting Madrid’s traditional dive bars and cafés for the last two years. Now with over 100 photos of bar fronts, her series, titled 100 Of Madrid’s No-frills Bars, captures the unique charm of each locally-loved haunt before they close their shutters for good. “These bars are special because they underpin local communities,” Pattem tells My Modern Met.

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Photography
January 25, 2019

Interview: Photographer Reveals How He Created Viral Image of Rare Super Blood Wolf Moon

The nights of January 20 and January 21 marked a spectacular celestial event. It was during this time that a rare Super Blood Wolf Moon was visible in the United States. Photographer Jason Weingart knew that this was a sight not to be missed. The moon would be 14% larger and 30% brighter than it normally is, and it’d be the last total lunar eclipse until May 2021.

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Art
January 25, 2019

5 Art Exhibitions We’re Excited About This Month

Are you looking for a creative way to melt away your winter blues? While you may be sick of staying indoors, cool temperatures can actually be great for your artistic side. In addition to learning a new craft or leafing through art books, winter is an ideal time for a museum visit. Fortunately, February is full of exceptional exhibitions.

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My Modern Met

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