Art
January 4, 2016

Interview: Animal’s Inner Power Shines Through Sculptures by Amir Yacoub

Egyptian artist Amir Yacoub creates sculptures that are, all at once, the epitome of powerful and free. By utilizing negative space for a streamlined effect, he produces pieces that embrace all the curves, lines, and angles on an animal's physique, adding an artistic touch to their representation. Yacoub consequently showcases his subject's inner strength and beauty, making his work appear as though it's about to come alive.

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Design
January 1, 2016

Interactive Music List Features 1,387 Genres for Your Endless Listening Pleasure

What kind of music do you feel like listening to? Perhaps some bubblegum dance or Japanese standards, maybe even some chamber pop? With the website Every Noise at Once, you can effortlessly scroll through 1,387 genres, jamming to your favorite tunes while also discovering something fresh and exciting for your ears. The site has everything you could think of, from German punk music and French hip hop to Christian metal and Indonesian pop.

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Design
December 30, 2015

Fitness GIF Demonstrates 48 Exercises Perfect for New Year’s Resolutions

The beginning of a new year provides a natural time for reflection and goal setting. One of your 2016 resolutions might be to live a healthier lifestyle and have a regular exercise routine. If that's the case, then motion graphics studio ccccccc has the perfect way to get you moving. They recently created an engaging animation for 7dailymoves, a personal trainer app, which demonstrates 48 different exercises.

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DIY
December 28, 2015

Beaming 93-Year-Old Gleefully Models Granddaughter’s Colorful Weavings

Artist Chinami Mori weaves delightfully colorful creations, her cheerful 93-year-old grandmother models them, and together they're a match made in Instagram heaven. Using a rainbow-colored assortment of fabric, string, and yarn, Mori engages in a freestyle Japanese weaving technique known as Saori. This method allows her to weave without restrictions as she pairs together various materials to produce fun combinations. “There are no rules,” explains the craftswoman.

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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.