Art
July 12, 2017

Artisan Carefully Carves Avocado Pits into Fantastical Figures of the Forest

At first glance, the work of Jan Campbell looks like it could be carved out of wood. But what you’re seeing is not lumber… it's an avocado pit that the artisan has transformed into handheld totems and pendants. Her handiwork boasts fantastical figurines and guardians of the forest that are created with an impressive attention to intricate detail. So, how did Campbell start carving this unconventional material?

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Animals
July 11, 2017

World Falls in Love with Quokka, Australia’s Most Adorable Animal

The world has spoken: the always-smiling quokka is both the happiest and the most photogenic animal on the planet. Known for its charismatic grin and friendly disposition, the quokka is the perfect selfie co-star, as made apparent by the popularity of the hashtag: #quokkaselfie. Interestingly, the quokka—which is about the size of a domestic cat—has no fear of humans.

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Art
July 8, 2017

7 Colorful Masterpieces That Define the Pop Art Movement

Since making its colorful debut in the 1950s, Pop Art has remained a prominent artistic movement. Thanks to the innovations of well-known masters like Andy Warhol, David Hockey, and Keith Haring, the one-of-a-kind genre marked the end of modernism and celebrated the onset of contemporary art. Key pieces of Pop Art helped to facilitate this significant shift in artistic sensibilities.

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Design
July 7, 2017

Clever LEGO Ads Encourage Kids to Build Their Futures

Firefighter, astronaut, rock star—three dream professions that almost every child has fantasized about at some point. And now, LEGO has used these fantasies to build a reality in a set of brilliant new ads by Ogilvy Bangkok. Surprising and nostalgic, they perfectly capture the daydreams of our youth and aspirations for the future. As the children construct their professions from the inside out, the tagline “Build the future.” succinctly captures the idea on multiple levels.

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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.