Art
August 30, 2016

“Inflatable” Dinosaur Toys Are Actually Expertly-Crafted Ceramic Sculptures

With the right tools and techniques, ceramics can look like more than just clay. Artist Brett Kern demonstrates its seemingly shape-shifting properties with his clay dinosaurs that faithfully resemble soft, inflatable toys. To create this illusion, Kern forms creases and folds in all the places you’d expect for an air-filled object—its seams. The tiny wrinkles on the dinosaurs’ bodies, arms, and legs resemble plastic material being stretched and pulled.

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Animals
August 29, 2016

Adorable Hamster Wears the World’s Tiniest Cast for a Broken Arm

Nobody likes to see an injured animal, but who can deny the cuteness of the photo Redditor GeorgeOnee shared of a very teeny hamster with an even tinier cast for his broken arm? Rather than exploiting an animal's vulnerability, the picture is an optimistic vision, revealing the road to recovery. Everyone has accidents, including animals—it's a part of life.

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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.