Design

May 17, 2021

Resin Crystal Trays Preserve Real Flowers Inside Their Glossy Surfaces

Crystals and flowers are some of our planet's most beautiful natural materials. In a bid to combine the qualities of both and bring the beauty of nature inside, Russian artists Katerina Marchenko and Artashes Sardaryan (of SARDART.STORE) decided to create resin crystal trays with real botanicals encased inside them. “Artashes was inspired by the shape and texture of natural crystals,” Marchenko tells My Modern Met.

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May 3, 2021

75-Year-Old Grandpa Dresses Like Stylish Celebrities Proving Fashion Has No Age Limit

You might think that style fades as you age, but take one look at “Gramps” and you’ll see that’s just not true. Photographer Jannik Diefenbach has been snapping pictures of his stylish 75-year-old grandfather dressed in streetwear and rocking every look with ease. From knit beanies to cuffed chinos to countless pairs of Nikes, Gramps shows that if you love what you’re wearing and you’re confident in it, you’ll look great no matter what.

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April 27, 2021

Glass Artist Handcrafts Octopus-Shaped Wine Decanter With 8 Delicate Tentacles

Glass is a relatively common material, but the sculptural works that some artists are creating with it are anything but ordinary. Chicago-based glass artist Josh DeWall is one artist who’s shattering the boundaries of the craft. He creates intricate, nature-inspired sculptures and tableware that showcase his incredible skill. He’s the maker behind this incredible octopus-shaped wine decanter.

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