Posts by Katie Hosmer

Art
August 15, 2014

Elaborate Hand-Cut Paper Illustrations Filled with Breathtaking Detail

At first glance, these artworks appear to be intricate white line illustrations set against solid black backgrounds. However, in reality, each piece is actually a meticulously cut paper design created by Buffalo-based artist Maude White. The artist has a great respect for paper and believes that every sheet has the potential to tell its own story.

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Inspiring
August 14, 2014

Hilarious Guy Proposes to Five Princesses During Visit to Disney World

On a recent vacation to Disney World, Blaine Gibson, from Austin-based production studio Rooster Teeth, was getting bored with all of the typical photos that he and his friend were taking along the way. So, just for fun, Gibson went to Walmart and picked up a fake engagement ring. He took the ring around the resort with him and proposed to all of his favorite princesses.

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Design
August 13, 2014

Complex Gothic Style Tower Functions as a Coffee Maker

This magnificent, towering structure is an intricate, futuristic machine that actually functions as a cold drip coffee maker. The complex technical device was created by Seoul-based design firm Dutch Lab, consisting of barista Jaewoong Kwak working together with a variety of global designers. The industrial design consists of anodised aluminium that was laser cut to fit together with brass needle valves and borosilicate glass tubes.

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Photography
August 11, 2014

Mysterious Swirling Light Patterns Streak Across Beautiful Landscapes

Photographer Martin Kimbell uses long exposures and special lighting techniques to create spectacular light trails set against lovely landscapes. To capture each gorgeous spectacle, the England-based photographer attaches LED lights to a hoop and then tosses it up in the air to document the movement. Dramatic streaks of light swirl across the night sky, creating an eerie, otherworldly atmosphere against a dark, natural background.

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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.