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March 6, 2018

The Rise of Canvas in Art: From Oil Paintings to Photo Prints

As an artist, one of the best ways to display your talents is on canvas. From masterful oil paintings to photo canvas prints, there's just something about this material that gives a sense of prestige. But did you know that canvas is a rather recent development in art history? Historically made from tightly woven hemp—the word canvas comes from the Latin cannabis—it came into common usage in the 16th century during the Italian Renaissance.

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February 19, 2018

Design Studio Creates Modular Cardboard Furniture for Cats

Dedicated cat owners are always looking for the latest and greatest in things for their felines, especially when it comes to cat furniture. There are plenty of unfortunate scratchers and condos on the market that doesn't appeal to the discerning pet owner. Plus, what are they to do when their cat inevitably becomes bored of the monstrosity in their living room?

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February 15, 2018

Designers Create Real Observation Beehive You Can Mount on Your Wall at Home

With an aim to “help reconnect individuals with the nature of food,” eco-driven designers Dustin Betz and Mike Zaengle created BEEcosystem, a modular observation beehive. The hexagonal honeycomb-inspired structure can be mounted to walls (indoors or outdoors) and features a see-through front so that users can watch and learn about their resident honeybees. Unlike existing, fixed-sized observation hives, the BEEcosystem is modular, allowing the user to expand their hive by attaching additional magnetic HexHive bodies.

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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.