Design

January 3, 2019

These Map Necklaces Celebrate the Artistic Streets of Los Angeles and Chicago

There are certain cities that should be on every art lover's list. Though these sites are scattered all around the world, many can be found right here in the United States, with Chicago and Los Angeles serving as excellent examples. Inspired by these artistic destinations, designer Talia Sari has crafted necklaces that turn maps of the City of Angels and the Windy City into wearable works of abstract art. At first glance, these eye-catching pendants look like non-pictorial designs.

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December 28, 2018

Ethereal Pixies “Fly” Alongside You as Glittering Enamel Pins

Illustrator Hannah Kienzle uses her artistic skills as a way to express the beauty of the world around her. Inspired by nature and her travels abroad, the Florida-based creative fashions enamel pins featuring ethereal art. Her most notable pieces revolve around Moth Pixies—figures that are part human and part winged creature. They have the body of a slender woman whose head is affixed with antennas and can fly thanks to an elegant pair of wings.

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December 21, 2018

Best of 2018: 12 Breakthrough Makers Who Got the World Excited About Arts and Crafts

Over the past several years, there's been a notable revival of the arts and crafts movement. More than ever, makers are taking advantage of online resources to market their handmade wares to a public that is hungry for unique, artisanal products. Just as we've seen more people taking an interest in learning new crafts, more and more people are looking to express their individuality by purchasing unique jewelry, furniture, and fiber art.

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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.