Art
April 7, 2016

Wasp Colony Given Colored Construction Paper Builds an Amazing Rainbow Nest

Biology student Mattia Menchetti performed an experiment on a colony of European paper wasps which yielded some very colorful results. Paper wasps are known for their water-resistant nests constructed out of fibers of dead wood and plant stems which have been chewed into a pulp and mixed with saliva. Menchetti provided a captive colony of these wasps with colored paper and in a beautiful display of entomological artwork, the insects produced a vibrant, rainbow nest.

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Photography
April 6, 2016

Four Women Over 75 Years Old Become Models for an Important Issue Affecting Seniors

In these captivating images, photographed by Eli Driu and styled by .1Concept for the April issue of Unica Magazine, four elderly Romanian women–all over the age of 75–posed in traditional Romanian outfits with the poise and sophistication of high-fashion models. Though the pictures are stunning testaments to the timelessness of true beauty, they also offer a message that's more than skin-deep.

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Art
April 5, 2016

Lifelike Bronze Sculptures Capture Expressive Faces and Playful Energy of Children

Angela Mia De la Vega breathes a realistic beauty into each of her lifelike bronze sculptures. For De la Vega, sculpting is an opportunity to capture what is happening around her, a way to share her vision with the world before it fades away. Her body of work is particularly saturated with youthful figures engaged in energetic and playful activities.

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Art
April 1, 2016

Artist Fuses Vintage Photographs with Present-Day Paris to Make History Come Alive

These historical composites layered over modern day scenes showcase the timeless postcard perfection and rich narratives that flow through the streets of Paris. By combining past and present portraits of the famous French capital, art director Julien Knez showcases just how many changes the City of Lights has seen over the past 100 years.  After receiving access to the Parigramme photo archives, Knez scouted out matching present-day locations to create his distinctive images.

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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.