Architecture
August 29, 2018

20,000-Square-Foot Chicago Architecture Center Opens Its Doors to the Public

The day has finally arrived. On August 31, 2018, the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) opens to the public as the new gateway for docent-led tours, educational activities, and interactive exhibits. Demonstrating just why Chicago is an architecture hub, the 20,000-square-foot center has views of city gems like the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. CAC is located at 111 East Wacker in a building designed by Mid-Century Modern pioneer Mies van der Rohe.

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Creative Products
August 29, 2018

Trade Your Avenger for an Artist With This Gustav Klimt Action Figure

Known for their swirling patterns and shimmering pops of gold, the paintings of Gustav Klimt are among modern art’s most recognizable masterpieces. Given the significance of these glittering works, it comes as no surprise that Klimt has been deemed an Art History Hero by Today Is Art Day. Like all action figures in this ever-growing series, the pocket-sized painter comes with clever accoutrements, including Katze, his beloved black-and-white cat.

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Photography
August 28, 2018

DJI Unveils Upgraded Mavic 2 Drones With the Power of a “DSLR in the Sky”

The leader in drone technology, DJI, has unveiled not one, but two new models. As follow-ups to their popular Mavic Pro drone camera, the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom are serious improvements to their predecessor. Drone photographers and videographers will like what they see, as DJI has listened to consumers who asked for “a drone that feels like a DSLR in the sky.

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Illusion
August 28, 2018

Library Workers Recommend Books By Merging Themselves With Novels Every Week

Over the past couple of years, the cover of books has given way for a charming creative challenge. Using some strategic placement and illusion photography, readers are becoming one with a publication—literally—by merging their bodies with the images appearing on the chosen cover. They align the book with their face, shoulders, or even feet to form a trompe l'oeil portrait that brings the inanimate object to life.

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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.