History
April 12, 2017

Enchanting ‘Lichtenstein Castle’ Is a Real Life Fairy Tale You Can Visit

Fairy tales aren’t just for story books—there are plenty of them that seemingly exist in the real world, too. The enchanting Lichtenstein Castle, located in southern Germany, is one place that looks like it could be a dramatic setting for knights and fair maidens. First built in the 12th century and added onto in the 19th century, the palace sits on a cliff in the Swabian Alps and overlooks picturesque rolling hills below.

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Art
April 11, 2017

Artist Makes Mini Tower Cakes You Can Hold in the Palm of Your Hand

It seems that there’s no limit to what you can do with a cake. From sculptural buttercream flowers to mirrored glazes, bakers are using the beloved confection as a canvas for unconventional art. Paying homage to this craft is Rachel Dyke, who specializes in making miniature cakes that'll fit in the palm of your hand. Her creations, however, aren’t edible. Dyke crafts the mouthwatering confections out of polymer clay.

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Art
April 10, 2017

10 Avant-Garde Artists Whose Rainbow Art Installations Will Mesmerize You

Whether site-specific or designed with any venue in mind, installation art has the ability to transform its surroundings and invite viewers to observe art from new perspectives. In addition to size and material, installation artists love to experiment with color. One tonal trend that has taken the art world by storm is the use of a polychromatic color palette, as evident in this selection of artists renowned for their rainbow art installations.

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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.