Art
September 19, 2016

Artistic Teacher Captivates Students with His Sprawling Chalkboard Masterpieces

Teacher Hirotaka Hamasaki captivates his young students by drawing sprawling masterpieces on the blackboard. Rather than writing notes or homework assignments, he emulates artworks featuring historically-significant imagery as well as contemporary pieces. Using everyday chalk and a well-worn eraser, Hamasaki references iconic paintings like Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper as well as pop culture-inspired works like Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Hamasaki’s ability to faithfully reproduce several types of artistic styles is awe-inspiring.

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Art
September 17, 2016

New Fabulous Fashion Illustrations Seamlessly Blend Real-Life Objects to Mimic Graceful Movement

It takes serious out-of-the-box thinking to take common household foods, such as string beans and Oreos, from the cupboard to the canvas. Luckily, the creative eye of illustrator Edgar Artis sees the world differently. The artist, whose work first caught our attention earlier this year, has continued to expand his sketch collection of unconventional evening gowns.

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Furniture
September 15, 2016

Modern Bookcases Cleverly Revolve to Reveal a Secret Room

With a penchant for design that is both functional and fresh, São Paulo-based architect Consuelo Jorge constructs inventive interiors that showcase simplicity and play with space. While her neutral color palette and clean lines may appear unassuming, she is also known for her creative quirks, like her recent spin on the classic bookshelf. Aptly designed to accent the avant-garde home of a Brazilian art collector, Jorge’s shelving unit is more than meets the eye.

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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.