Art
April 5, 2017

Artist Invites Daring Visitors to Stand Under 300 Pointy Pitchforks Hanging from the Ceiling

Renowned for his expressive oil paintings, Hong Kong-based British artist Simon Birch has an undeniably impressive portfolio. For his latest project, The 14th Factory, Birch has taken his love of artistic experimentation a step further by ambitiously transforming an entire Los Angeles warehouse into a large-scale exhibition. One installation that has taken the local art scene—and Instagram—by storm is The Crusher (The Talisman), a site-specific piece composed of 300 hanging pitchforks.

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Food Art
April 4, 2017

Lifelike ‘Succulent Cakes’ Turn Prickly Plants into Delicious Desserts

Just last month, we developed a sweet tooth for the spring-themed buttercream creations of Instagram's best bakers, like Jakarta-based Ivenoven. In addition to her floral treats, Ivenoeven also celebrates nature with her lush and lifelike succulent cakes. Much like her flower cakes, Ivenoven's succulent-inspired sweets feature flora sculpted with frosting made from powdered sugar, butter, and food coloring. Once her desired consistency and colors are achieved, she uses a piping technique to create realistic leaves, spines, and needles.

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Art
April 3, 2017

“Unicorn Hair” Trend is a Fantastical Way to Celebrate the Pastel Colors of Spring

As the spring flowers begin to bloom, there’s more than one way to celebrate the return of their beautiful colors to the landscape. For starters, you could bake an amazing buttercream flower cake. But if the culinary arts just aren’t your thing, there’s another unconventional approach to capturing the stunning hues of the season; try wearing your hair with a unicorn flair!

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My Modern Met

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