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November 5, 2019

15+ of the Most Stunning Costumes Celebrating Día de los Muertos This Year

From October 31 to November 2, Mexico celebrates one of its most historically and culturally important events, Día de los Muertos (aka Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead). This three-day affair is held to honor those who have died. People across the country commemorate the fête in different ways, but it generally revolves around an altar that's filled with food, stylized skeletons, and other offerings.

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August 8, 2019

Quirky Enamel Pins Reimagine Famous Artists as Avant-Garde Cats

If you're on the hunt for an easy way to turn an ordinary outfit into an artistic ensemble, look no further than Niaski‘s purr-fect pins. Pairing two of her passions—art history and her own beloved pets—the British designer has created Artist Cats, a line of enamel accessories that whimsically explore “the life and times of artistic felines.” In this collection of artist cat pins, you'll find a cast of quirky characters.

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May 26, 2019

Tattoo Artist Turns Nature’s Geometric Patterns into Intricate Mandalas on Skin

Tattoo artist Dillon Forte creates sacred geometries on skin. For the past 12 years, he has translated his reverence for nature and its innate patterns into intricate body art that symbolizes the connectedness of all things. “Sacred geometry is simply the mathematical proportions and ratios within nature,” Forte explains to My Modern Met. “I think this interconnectivity is fascinating and focusing on it in my art allows me to contemplate these connections even further.

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