Art
July 10, 2015

Marigolds Pour Out of a Giant Orange Paint Tube in Visually Playful Installation

Gardeners know how much of a difference a brightly-colored flowerbed can make on a freshly-cut lawn, but a little creativity can take it to a whole other level. Rather than simply lining up a series of colorful plants, this beautiful display arranged in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France playfully sprawls vibrant marigolds into a swerving line, simulating the notion of flowers whimsically leaking out of a giant orange paint tube.

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Photography
July 8, 2015

18-Year-Old Creates Visual Narratives through Cinematic Portraits

A natural-born storyteller, 18-year-old photographer and filmmaker Alex Currie uses his camera to convey compelling narratives and powerful emotions. Perhaps influenced by his background in motion pictures, each of his images reads as a cinematic frame sliced from a larger scene, leaving the beginning, middle, and end of the tale up to the viewer's imagination.

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Architecture
July 6, 2015

Stunning Home Embedded in Cliff Overlooking the Aegean Sea

Set flush against a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea is Casa Brutale, a home concept that'll literally have you living life on the edge. The project was created by OPA (Open Platform for Architecture), and its sleek, modern design conceals nearly the entire unit within rock. As a result, there's relatively little impact to the surrounding environment.

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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.