Art
March 23, 2017

Striking Life-Sized Sculptures of Hollow Figures Contemplate Human Existence

South Korean artist and student Park Ki Pyung explores what it means to be human in his series of striking life-sized sculptures. Crafted from materials including cement, resin, and steel, the fractured figures are arranged in grand installations as well as intimate two-person groups. But large or small, each of Pyung’s sculpted people wrestle (sometimes literally) with concepts like conformity, identity, and self doubt. Pyung’s portfolio is inspired by personal reflections that mark existential fret.

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Food Art
March 22, 2017

20+ Foods People Eat Around the World After a Night of Drinking

We've all been there. It's late, and after a night out with friends, a craving arrives. The question is, what to eat? Sweet or savory, all around the world cultures have invented mouthwatering dishes that will satisfy those late night hankerings. Whether they are fried snacks or street food finds, hangover foods are often indulgent and always delicious.

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Nature
March 22, 2017

Visually Satisfying Compositions of Flowers and Botanical Arrangements

As a yoga teacher, Ja Soon Kim incorporates elements of the meditative practice into her creative work. In her series of botanical arrangements, Kim neatly organizes colorful vegetation into beautifully balanced compositions. Simply set against either a black or white background, the creations capture the unique shapes, hues, and textures of different species of plants. The botanical elements featured in the series span leaves, flowers, succulents, fruits, vegetables, and even sticks.

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DIY
March 20, 2017

Discarded Rusty Old Pickup Truck Given New Life as a Creative Desk

For many folks, a desk is an important part of their work life. If that's the case, then why own a conventional piece of furniture when you can have a desk that was once a truck? Yes, you read that right. In one of the most creative desk DIYs we've seen, an old truck was given a new life in a cozy office. So, how exactly does someone turn a truck into a desk?

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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.