Photography
April 9, 2013

Father Hilariously Shares the Reasons Why His Son is Crying

“I wouldn't let him drink bath water.” Greg Pembroke, a 32-year-old father of two boys under the age of 4, has seen his share of temper tantrums and decided to share his fatherhood experiences through a single topic blog called Reasons My Son is Crying. What began as simply posting pictures on Facebook for family and friends has turned into an internet sensation through Tumblr.

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Art
April 8, 2013

LED Lights Illuminate Layers of Organic Forms on Glass

In these Illuminated Paintings by New York-based artist Peter Bynum, the traditional expectations of a standard painting are questioned and then broken. Bynum creates each work by splattering, dribbling, and dropping acrylic paint onto glass and allowing it to take on its own natural structure. He then mounts the panes of glass together to form layers of shapes that create a certain depth to the otherwise flat organic forms.

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Art
April 7, 2013

3D Papercraft Flame

In order to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Diocese de Aveiro, a Portuguese Roman Catholic event, Aveiro University students Jos...

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Art
April 3, 2013

Simple Razor Blades Form Mesmerizing Patterns

In this mesmerizing artwork, Virginia-based artist Susan Noyes transforms single, sharp razor blades into exciting collections of geometric patterns and designs. With great patience and precision, the artist meticulously places each blade to fill her canvases with variations of black and white triangles, diamonds, and squares.

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Creative Products
April 3, 2013

Gorgeous 3 in 1 Piet Mondrian Inspired Vase

Notice the classic design? This gorgeous vase was inspired by the work of Piet Mondrian, the Dutch artist who was an important contributor to the De Stijl art movement and is considered one of the founders of modern art. The painter believed in harmony and order by a reduction of the essentials to form and color. His Instantly recognizable abstract paintings were defined by straight lines, primary colors, and right angles.

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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.