Art
May 11, 2016

Playful “Would You Rather?” Illustrations Allow Adults to Relive Childhood Silliness

Writer and artist Hallie Bateman‘s Would You Rather? series comprises ten beguiling illustrations of life's big questions—like, would you rather wear clothes made of pizza or pancakes with syrup? Would you rather live on a lilypad or inside a tumbleweed? Every answer is a tough call, but the delight in the imaginative drawings is indisputable.

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Art
May 10, 2016

Artist Celebrates Joys of Motherhood with Illustrations of Mothers and Daughters Every Day

For moms, no two days are quite the same—each one brings a distinct challenge and a different joy. Artist Sora Ceballos-Lopez is exploring the many sides of motherhood in her daily drawings, which use detailed pen patterns and whimsical watercolors to portray the magical bonds between mothers and their children, particularly with their daughters.

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Photography
May 10, 2016

U.S. Marine Recreates Real Combat Experience with Star Wars Toys

United States Marine Matthew Callahan uses his experience as a soldier to inform his stunning images of Star Wars clone trooper toys in battle. The iconic Star Wars characters are in the midst of chaos—rocks and debris surround them as they wield powerful guns, crouch behind large rocks, and drag their buddies from danger. Through it all, there’s an incredible feeling of authenticity, and Callahan’s sense of scale makes these scenes seem eerily real.

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Sculpture
May 5, 2016

Broken Vases Are Restored by Sewing Them Back Together with Gold Thread

Brighton-based embroidery artist Charlotte Bailey constructs her patchwork vases by sewing fragmented porcelain back together, using patterned fabric and metallic thread. Her creations put a dazzling new spin on the ancient Japanese custom of kintsugi. In the traditional kintsugi technique, broken pottery is repaired by rejoining the pieces with golden lacquer, which highlights the damage as a celebrated aspect of the heirloom's history.

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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.