Design
June 24, 2014

Photos of Things Organized Neatly Provide a Soothing Feast for the Eyes

Things Organized Neatly is a perfectionist's dream come true. Curated by Indiana designer Austin Radcliffe, the blog features images of various items meticulously organized in tidy rows. Arranged according to size, color, type, or plain aesthetics, the objects range from burnt matches to deconstructed gadgets to minuscule pieces of food. Amidst all the chaos and clutter of everyday life, Things Organized Neatly stands out as a soothing haven for the neat freaks of the world.

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Art
June 19, 2014

Ruinart Champagne Presents Georgia Russell’s Cutting-Edge Works at Art Basel 2014

At this year's Art Basel, the world's oldest champagne house, Ruinart, will present two stunning works by artist Georgia Russell, previously featured here. The first piece, created for Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, is a gorgeous white, lattice-like ornament that reveals golden glints of the Chardonnay. The artist found inspiration for this during her visit to the champagne house's chalk cellars. To her, the breathtaking textured walls appeared like three-dimensional drawings.

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Photography
June 19, 2014

Powerful Train Engines Chug Through Beautiful Landscapes

Powerful steel engines blowing huge, undulating clouds of smoke into the air emerge from the fog in these strikingly beautiful images by engineer and self-taught photographer Matthew Malkiewicz. Malkiewicz likes to travel and celebrates his travels and experiences in his work. He captures the lively motion and dynamic presence of trains as they zip along the tracks.

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Art
June 16, 2014

Artist Uses Colorful Embroidery to Explore Natural Forms

Per-based artist Ana Teresa Barboza uses yarn, thread, wool, and fabric to produce unique, tactile embroidery works. The artist has no boundaries to the way she creates, blending drawings and photographs together with embroidery and knitting to produce unexpected forms that extend beyond walls and frames. Barboza explores the interactions between the materials that form the fragmented human forms, plants, animals, and landscapes.

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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.