Art
November 28, 2016

Artist Spends 3 Years Hand-Painting the Quran in Gold on 164 Feet of Black Silk

The beauty of the written word is once again heralded in an incredible project by 33-year-old artist Tünzale Memmedzade. The Azerbaijani painter spent three years painstakingly transcribing the Quran onto sheets of transparent black silk. The result is a beautifully crafted religious text that demonstrates both devotion and patience. Memmedzade embarked on the project after learning that the Quran had never previously been transcribed on silk. She set to work on 11.

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Installation
November 22, 2016

Indoor Rainbow Made of Thread Flows Through the Toledo Museum of Art

The colorful string explosions of Gabriel Dawe have been mesmerizing us for years. With Plexus 35, the Mexican artist brings his work to the Toledo Museum of Art, making a bold juxtaposition between old and new. The site-specific installation is composed of embroidery threads strung to create an indoor rainbow, one that plays with space—from interior architectural elements to light sources.

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Travel
November 14, 2016

Traveling Photographer Stumbles Upon the Most Cheerfully Colorful Town in the World

Imagine stumbling across a vibrant and energetic town where all the walls, window frames, stairs, and even roofs are painted in bright, intense colors and dynamically-detailed murals. Sounds like something out of a dream, right? Well, this visually electrifying place really exists—it's a town called Guatapé, in the Antioquia Department of Colombia. Photographer Jessica Devnani happened upon this wonderful discovery while backpacking through Colombia and marveled at its beautiful colors, cobblestone streets, and tremendous views.

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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.