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Ceramic Artist Crafts Dazzling Mugs Celebrating 90s Kids and Plant Moms
My Modern Met - Sara Barnes
Artist Katie Marks of Silver Lining Ceramics crafts one-of-a-kind mugs that make sipping your morning coffee a cosmic experience. The objects transcend their practical use as Marks adds three-dimensional
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7 Museums With Iconic Architecture Everyone Should Recognize
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
For centuries, the museum has remained one of the most important cultural institutions. On top of preserving and presenting art, artifacts, and other objects, many museums are also known for their educational
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UK Doctors Will Prescribe Arts & Culture Help Improve Patients’ Physical and Mental Health
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
The definition of “doctor’s orders” is about to be rewritten in the United Kingdom. Thanks to a new government scheme, general practitioners across the country will advise patients to absorb fewer pills
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Japanese Stylist Shows How a New Hairstyle Can Change Everything
My Modern Met - Emma Taggart
Those who are always changing up their hairstyle will know that the right cut and color can drastically improve your look. Japanese hair stylist Shou Otsuki specializes in giving his male clients transformational
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‘P is for Pterodactyl’ Book Exposes the Oddest Spellings in English
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Tsunami. Knight. Wren. Aisle. What do these words have in common? They’re just some of the quirky words featured in the new book P is for Pterodactyl. This fun take on a standard alphabet book features
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NASA’s Juno Probe Sends Back Incredible Photos of Jupiter’s Swirling Clouds
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Since entering Jupiter’s orbit in July 2016, NASA’s Juno Probe has been steadily capturing revealing images of the giant planet. While the Juno mission was originally set to end in 2018, NASA has approved
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10+ Creative Gifts Under $10 That’ll Make Someone Feel Like a Million Bucks
My Modern Met - Sara Barnes
You don’t have to break the bank in order to give a meaningful holiday gift. There are many creative products that’ll help you celebrate the season—and they cost $10 and under. The small tokens are great
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Fluid Art: How to Start Acrylic Pouring & Create Psychedelic Abstract Paintings
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Whether you want to call it fluid art, liquid art, or acrylic pouring, there’s nothing more satisfying than creating abstract masterpieces by letting pigment run amok. This form of abstract art uses acrylics
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Banned Iceland Commercial Goes Viral After Millions Show Support Online
My Modern Met - Emma Taggart
British supermarket chain Iceland recently had their Christmas commercial banned from airing on television after it had been deemed to breach political advertising rules. As part of a wider campaign in
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RIP Stan Lee: Fans Share Heartfelt Tributes to the Late Comic Book Legend
My Modern Met - Sara Barnes
On Monday, November 12, 2018, the world lost Stan Lee, a man who gave us some of pop culture’s most enduring characters. He died at the age of 95 after being rushed to the hospital from his Los Angeles
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Winners of the 2018 British Wildlife Photography Awards Celebrate Britain’s Diverse Wildlife
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Thousands of entries flooded into the 2018 British Wildlife Photography Awards, with amateur and professional photographers submitting their best work across 15 categories. The winning photographers are
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Zaha Hadid Architects Selected to Build New “Smart City” in Moscow
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Shortly after announcing that they will be building a new Philharmonic Concert Hall in Yekaterinburg, Zaha Hadid Architects has been granted an even bigger project in Russia’s capital. The team of ZHA
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Imaginative Illustrations Blend Famous Fairytales With Mexican Folklore
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
Concept artist Mirelle Ortega has a self-proclaimed “passion for storytelling.” Specifically, the Mexico-born and California-based illustrator is fascinated by folklore and fantasy—two themes that she
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The Surprising Story Behind Ansel Adams’ Most Famous Photograph
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
If you’re familiar with the work of legendary photographer Ansel Adams, chances are you’ve encountered Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico. Arguably Adams’ most iconic image, this black-and-white photograph
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Shanghai Hotel Submerged in Abandoned Quarry Opens to the Public
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Over a decade after it was originally conceived, the ambitious InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel is opening to the public. Located in an abandoned quarry in Songjiang, about 30 miles from the
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Online Database Features Overlooked Female Artists from 15th-19th Centuries
My Modern Met - Sara Barnes
Throughout art history, the names of male artists have remained relevant as female creators have been largely dismissed or forgotten. Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola is a prime example
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50 Intimate Portraits of Famous Artists and Their Pet Cats
My Modern Met - Emma Taggart
When considering the “artistic type,” many could be described as non-conformist, impulsive, or even introverted. It’s no surprise then that the typically aloof domestic cat makes the perfect pet for creative
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Scrolls of Colorful Paper Meticulously Arranged Into Vibrant Organic Forms
My Modern Met - Emma Taggart
While most artists use paint, pencil, or pastels to add color to canvas, Connecticut-based artist Amy Genser uses paper as her “pigment.” The mixed media artist explores color, texture, and pattern by
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Stunning Drone Photos Offer a Beautiful Glimpse of Asia from Above
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
With his mom’s camera in tow, Jonas Hornehøj found his passion for photography during a three-month internship in Thailand two years ago. While the 24-year-old notes that his equipment has drastically
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20+ Wearable Gifts for People Who Love to Travel
My Modern Met - Emma Taggart
Do you have a friend or family member who’s been bitten by the travel bug? While most seasoned travelers pack light, there’s always room for special tokens from loved ones to remind them of home. And explorers
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The World’s Largest Collection of Buddhist Texts Is Now Available Online
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Thanks to the Buddhist Digital Resource Center (BDRC) and the Internet Archive, the world’s largest collection of Tibetan Buddhist literature is now available online. Dedicated to preserving and sharing
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Hyperrealistic Paintings of Migrating Animals Carrying Tiny Ecosystems on Their Backs
My Modern Met - Emma Taggart
Combining her hyperrealistic style with her vivid imagination, Portland-based artist Lisa Ericson creates surreal, nature-inspired animal paintings. Each colorful acrylic-on-panel artwork from her Border
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25+ Garden-Themed Gifts That Are Perfect for Plant Lovers
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
As Christmas nears, picking the perfect presents may have you feeling stumped. If you have a plant lover in your life, however, you can nip your holiday shopping in the bud with these garden gift ideas.
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7 Fun Drawing Games That Challenge You to Flex Your Creativity Muscles
My Modern Met - Sara Barnes
It’s no secret that the best way to improve your drawing skills is with a lot of practice. The same goes for flexing your creative muscles. Drawing games offer a fun opportunity to enhance your talents
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15 Crafty Creations Inspired by Folk Art From Around the World
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
For centuries, artisans across the globe have been creating folk art. Characterized by a cultural or community-based focus, this artistic genre encompasses all sorts of styles, mediums, and techniques.
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21 Gifts for Kids That Playfully Promote Their Creative Minds
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
For a child, few things are more exciting than unwrapping a shiny new toy on Christmas morning. While tried-and-true playthings like baby dolls and toy trucks are sure to satisfy, why not experiment with
Eric Kim
19 Creative Gifts for the Photography Lover
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Whether you know an amateur or professional photographer, there’s nothing more satisfying than giving a new gadget to make their lives easier or jazz up their gear. Luckily, there’s no shortage of interesting
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History Comes to Life Through Beautiful Colorized Photographs
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Bringing a bit of color to history, The Paper Time Machine is an incredible collaboration between Wolfgang Wild (the creator and curator of Retronaut) and Jordan Lloyd of Dynamichrome. In this book, over
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15+ Creative Online Classes to Spark Your Imagination This Week
My Modern Met - Sara Barnes
Growing up was when many of us fostered a life-long love of learning. For just as many, however, formal schooling stopped in our early twenties. But this fact doesn’t mean that you have to cease all class
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Photographer Captures the Diverse Wild Beauty of the Oregon Landscape
My Modern Met - Sara Barnes
The United States is host to many different climates and terrains, but they are typically spread throughout the country. Oregon, however, defies this convention with its diversity. The geography is split

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Ceramic Artist Crafts Dazzling Mugs Celebrating 90s Kids and Plant Moms

7 Museums With Iconic Architecture Everyone Should Recognize

UK Doctors Will Prescribe Arts & Culture Help Improve Patients’ Physical and Mental Health

Japanese Stylist Shows How a New Hairstyle Can Change Everything

‘P is for Pterodactyl’ Book Exposes the Oddest Spellings in English

NASA’s Juno Probe Sends Back Incredible Photos of Jupiter’s Swirling Clouds

10+ Creative Gifts Under $10 That’ll Make Someone Feel Like a Million Bucks

Fluid Art: How to Start Acrylic Pouring & Create Psychedelic Abstract Paintings

Banned Iceland Commercial Goes Viral After Millions Show Support Online

RIP Stan Lee: Fans Share Heartfelt Tributes to the Late Comic Book Legend

Winners of the 2018 British Wildlife Photography Awards Celebrate Britain’s Diverse Wildlife

Zaha Hadid Architects Selected to Build New “Smart City” in Moscow

Imaginative Illustrations Blend Famous Fairytales With Mexican Folklore

The Surprising Story Behind Ansel Adams’ Most Famous Photograph

Shanghai Hotel Submerged in Abandoned Quarry Opens to the Public

Online Database Features Overlooked Female Artists from 15th-19th Centuries

50 Intimate Portraits of Famous Artists and Their Pet Cats

Scrolls of Colorful Paper Meticulously Arranged Into Vibrant Organic Forms

Stunning Drone Photos Offer a Beautiful Glimpse of Asia from Above

20+ Wearable Gifts for People Who Love to Travel

The World’s Largest Collection of Buddhist Texts Is Now Available Online

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Migrating Animals Carrying Tiny Ecosystems on Their Backs

25+ Garden-Themed Gifts That Are Perfect for Plant Lovers

7 Fun Drawing Games That Challenge You to Flex Your Creativity Muscles

15 Crafty Creations Inspired by Folk Art From Around the World

21 Gifts for Kids That Playfully Promote Their Creative Minds

19 Creative Gifts for the Photography Lover

History Comes to Life Through Beautiful Colorized Photographs

15+ Creative Online Classes to Spark Your Imagination This Week

Photographer Captures the Diverse Wild Beauty of the Oregon Landscape