Art
January 28, 2017

Artist Uses Engineering to Fold Mesmerizing Geometric Paper Sculptures

Paper engineering artist Matt Shlian produces incredible forms from the ubiquitous, everyday material. Making strategic and precise folds, he creates stunning geometric designs built with tessellations. The three-dimensional pieces are often crafted in bone-white or black-colored paper, which highlights the beauty of each shape through subtle shifts in tone. Large or small, each of these monochromatic sculptures has a mesmerizing repeat element to it. Shlian’s interest in the medium and his engineering skills have yielded unlikely collaborations.

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Travel
January 27, 2017

15+ of the Coolest Bookstores to Visit Around the World

Many things may vary from city to city, but one thing is for sure: you can always count on bookshops to be treasure troves of knowledge and entertainment. Cherished both as a place to buy reading materials and as a comfy, calm, and coffee-friendly space to relax, the bookstore has become an integral part of modern life. It's no wonder architects have paid close attention to the potential of these scholastic sanctuaries.

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Food Art
January 26, 2017

Delightful Rose-Shaped Scoops of Gelato Are Popping Up All Over Instagram

First, there were the adorable fish-shaped cones. Then, alcohol-infused ice cream made its boozy debut. And now, social media has been abuzz with a new frozen treat trend: flower gelato. Created by i-Creamy, a Sydney-based gelateria, the rose-shaped scoops are a fancy and floral alternative to the traditional ice cream cone. Using a special silver spatula, delicate “petals” are gently scooped from the gelato tubs.

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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.