Design
June 28, 2017

Vibrant Basketball Court Pops Up Between Two Buildings in Paris

Why play basketball on a normal court when you could shoot hoops inside a technicolor escape? French fashion brand Pigalle recently teamed up with creative agency Ill Studio and Nike to create this unique basketball court in Paris' 9th arrondissement. Sandwiched in a narrow strip between two apartment buildings, the court is covered in striking gradients of color.

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Food Art
June 26, 2017

Quirky Food Trend Serves Pizza Flavored Ice Cream on Top of a Hot Slice

Pizza and ice cream are a powerful pair but rarely enjoyed at the same time. Thanks to a collaboration between a pizza place and ice cream shop, however, the two are no longer apart. In 2012, the Philadelphia-based ice cream shop called Little Baby’s Ice Cream welcomed its newest neighbor Pizza Brain in the only way it knew how—by creating a pizza flavored ice cream.

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Art
June 25, 2017

Beautiful Anatomical Paintings Depict Animals Filled with Pastel Flowers

With his new series Mimesis, Italian artist Nunzio Paci continues his exploration into the natural world. Instead of combining the human body with nature, his anatomical art takes a new form, intertwining animals with delicately executed floral motifs. Working in oil and pencil, Paci's new work is based on Plato and Aristotle's theories on reality and imitation.

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Art
June 22, 2017

Botanical Illustrations Capture the Colorful Charm of Houseplants

In her collection of botanical illustrations, Brooklyn-based artist Laura Garcia Serventi beautifully showcases the charm of the humble houseplant. Rendered in the artist's characteristically colorful style, each painting captures potted plants' unexpected diversity. In her Gardens series, Serventi paints quirky collections of indoor plants set against splashy tile floors. The flora featured in each composition illustrate the artist's eclectic interest in plants, which range from blooming flowers and fanned palm trees to towering cacti and squat succulents.

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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.