Painting
May 10, 2018

Enchanting Paintings Capture the Twinkling Rooftops of Paris at Twilight

Russian artist Evgeny Lushpin is renowned for the “power and light” of his enchanting paintings. Featuring famous cities and tiny towns alike, his body of work showcases the diverse beauty of locations all around the world. In one particularly sparkly series, Lushpin presents sentimental views of Paris, capturing the effortless allure of the “city of light.” Lushpin explores a range of intimate settings in his Paris paintings, from romantic rooftops to quiet streets.

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Environment
May 9, 2018

“Boy Genius” Is Now a Young Man With a Plan to Remove All Plastic From Oceans by 2050

In 2015, an ambitious inventor named Boyan Slat designed a device that promised to rid the ocean of litter by prompting it to clean itself. He was only 20 years old at the time. Three years (and a whole lot of data) later, Slat's invention is ready to tackle the infamous Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vortex of floating trash in the North Pacific Ocean.

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Creative Products
May 9, 2018

Store Your Hopes and Dreams Inside These Laser-Cut Wood Journals

In an age where documenting your daily life on social media is the new norm, putting pen to paper to record your private thoughts is the perfect way to give yourself some much-needed “me time.” Whether you want to sketch your creative ideas or archive those precious memories, these wood cover journals by Los Angeles-based Cardtorial are the perfect place to store your innermost thoughts and dreams.

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Photo Contest
May 8, 2018

Early Highlights of “People” in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

The 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is in full swing, with submissions pouring in from international travel photographers. Five weeks into the submission period and it's clear that it will be no easy task for the jury of experts to declare a winner. And a new selection of favorites from the People category is a fascinating look at how people live around the world.

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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.