Sculpture
August 21, 2016

Sculptor Expertly Fools the Eye with Surreal Ceramics That Look Like Wood

Sculptor Christopher David White is known for his ceramic creations that double as fantastic optical illusions. It's hard to believe the hyperrealistic pieces are made of clay, as they resemble knotty wood and dilapidated cardboard. These visual effects demonstrate incredible artistic skill, and White utilizes multiple hand-construction methods—such as modeling, molding, and casting—in order to produce the incredible textures that make his sculptures so confounding.

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Photography
August 20, 2016

Adorable Pomeranian Amazes the World with Acrobatic Stunts and Incredible Cuteness

We're not sure there's anything that Jiff the Pomeranian can't do. This super-cute dog is a model and an actor—his most notable role was in Katy Perry's music video for “Dark Horse.” Jiff has not one, but two World Records to his name: Fastest Dog on Front Paws and Fastest Dog on Back Paws. Craig Glenday of Guinness World Records says, “[Jiff] looks like a living, breathing cuddly toy.

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Design
August 18, 2016

Artist Wears Outfits Made From Bus Seat Fabrics as Quirky Camouflage on Public Transit Commutes

For most of us, long bus, train, and subway rides are spent listening to music, reading a book, or taking a nap. For German artist Menja Stevenson, these travels serve as a study in fashion. Her projects consider how “perfectly ugly” the fabric of public transportation is, and humorously conducts social experiments to draw attention to the outrageous patterns. Stevenson began her project titled Bustour in 2006.

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Art
August 17, 2016

Surreal Satirical Illustrations Offer Witty Commentary on Pop Culture

Artist Pawel Kuczynski highlights the visual power of satire through his ongoing series of surreal illustrations. Crafted in a realistic style, he plays with elements of scale and environment to create fantastical compositions in which anything and everything is possible. They offer witty commentary on contemporary issues with a special interest paid to technology and the influence it has over our everyday lives.

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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.