Art
June 2, 2016

Spellbinding “Double Exposure” Illustrations of the Animal Kingdom in Thousands of Tiny Dots

Illustrator and graphic designer Thiago Bianchini reveals a deep reverence for the mystical majesty of the animal kingdom in thousands of intricate ink markings. Inspired by double exposure photography, he uses meticulous patterns of tiny dots to form celestial skies, trees, and mountains within the silhouettes of wild creatures. The dot drawing technique called stippling demands patience and precision, and each piece takes around four hours to complete.

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Tattoos
June 1, 2016

Striking Geometric Tattoos Inspired by Nature’s Microscopic World

The tattooist known simply as Roxx adorns clients with minimalist geometric designs that sprawl across their arms, chests, and legs. Created using only black ink, the Los Angeles-based artist incorporates bold lines and complex shapes—resembling wire or machinery—that contour a person’s body, making them seem like they’re a partial cyborg. Roxx started her tattoo career 30 years ago, and like any artist, her style has evolved over time.

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Art
May 27, 2016

Intricately Intertwining Snake Tattoos Using Black and White Ink

Artist Mirko Sata inks his entwined snake tattoos with dazzling intricacy, contorting the illustrated serpents into slithering twists and slippery knots that seem to pop from clients' skin. The reptiles' scales are rendered with texture that appears almost tangible through Sata's interchanging use of black and white pigments, with the white appearing almost illustrious, glimmering around the geometric edges of the coiled creatures and glinting from fanged faces.

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Inspiring
May 25, 2016

Farming Kindergarten Educates Preschool Children While Growing Vegetables on the Roof

If you plant the seed of environmental awareness into a child’s mind early on, there’s better hope that it will take hold, sprout, and grow. This is why a prototype of sustainable, educational space designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects is so absolutely fantastic. The recently completed Farming Kindergarten comes complete with a green roof, safe outdoor playground, and interactive energy-saving features to help educate the young students on the importance of protecting our green earth.

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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.