Posts by Anna Gragert

Books
February 19, 2016

Book Giveaway: "Felines of New York" Reveal What Urban Cats Are Really Thinking

Comedian and photographer Jim Tews combined two separate Internet favorites–Humans of New York and cats–to make one lighthearted series filled with laughs called Felines of New York. “I just felt HONY was ready to be parodied. It's an amazing project, obviously, but it's very serious sometimes. To the point of being depressing. So I thought doing it with cats in some manner would give it some levity,” Tews told us.

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Animals
February 16, 2016

Adorable Photos of Little Donkeys That Break Their Stubborn Stereotypes

When you hear the phrase “adorable animal,” household pets like kittens and puppies often come to mind; however, there's one animal that happens to be just as adorable, one that we don't often think of–donkeys! Though calling someone a donkey is traditionally an insult and these creatures are usually associated with being stubborn and lazy, it definitely shouldn't be because these animals are downright lovable.

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Art
February 6, 2016

Artists Collaborate with Children to Transform Their Imaginary Friends into Real-Life Toys

Having an imaginary friend is one of the best parts of childhood. Kids' fictitious companions help them cultivate their imagination and creativity. Yet, it's always disappointing when you grow up and soon realize that this type of friend isn't actually real. To help alleviate the transition between fantasy and reality, ad agency AMV BBDO collaborated with artist Tsuneo Goda (who's behind pop icon Domo Kun)

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.