Art
October 5, 2016

Salvador Dalí’s Eccentric Cookbook Is Being Reissued for the First Time in Over 40 Years

Legendary, eccentric artist Salvador Dalí declared at age 6 that he wished to become a chef. First published in 1973, Les Diners de Gala was a bizarre dream come true—a cookbook filled with surreal illustrations and recipes inspired by the lavish dinner parties that Dalí and his wife Gala organized. The parties were legendary for their wild opulence, with guests often required to dress in costume and wild animals left to roam free around the table.

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Inspiring
October 5, 2016

Men Are Painting One Fingernail This Month to Raise Awareness About Child Abuse and Violence

Women around the world are handing over their bottles of nail polish to the men this month, saying, “I prefer a polished man.” For the third year in a row, Australian-based nonprofit YGAP is encouraging men to participate in a simple social media movement called Polished Man, by coloring one fingernail for the month of October to raise awareness and support for child victims of physical and sexual violence.

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Interview
October 3, 2016

Interview: Fantastical Photos Reveal Moments of Magic by Darja Bilyk

Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, Darja Bilyk is a self-taught photographer whose talents range across all subjects including landscapes, destinations, objects, and portraiture. What makes Bilyk’s photography style particularly unique, however, is her passion for surrealism and romanticism, with magical elements incorporated in her compositions. The landscapes seen in Bilyk’s Fairytales series are often taken in remote destinations and seem to capture timeless moments in enchanted and distant lands.

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Art
September 29, 2016

Customizable “Dragon Slippers” Line Your Cold Feet with Cozy Crocheted Scales

The dropping temperatures are the perfect time to add some whimsy to your wardrobe. Wearing more layers, after all, means that there are more opportunities to infuse a sense of fun into your everyday attire. We recently marveled over fingerless gloves that transform your hands into dragon scales, and crafter Lianka Azulay promises to do the same thing for your feet.

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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.