Photography
October 16, 2012

Past and Present Collide in Ghosts of War, France

As a historical consultant, Jo Teeuwisse finds photos from the past and learns about their context. As it says on her website, “For years we have been researching daily life before and during the second world war, not just gathering information but also interviewing eye witnesses and recreating certain aspects of history to gain a unique insight into that era.

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Art
October 15, 2012

Gigantic Wooden Slat Animal Sculptures

Budapest, Hungary-born artist Gbor Mikls Szoke graduated from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts only a few years ago, in 2010, yet he's already made a name for himself in the contemporary art world. Throughout the past few years, he's been creating massive sculptures by screwing wooden slats of various sizes together.

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Art
October 12, 2012

Loving Embrace Solidified in Marble Sculpture

Sculptor Pascale Archambault chips away at huge blocks of marble and turns them into amazing works of art. Chipping away at the stone, she uncovers the human form, and although a couple's bodies readily appear from the outline, viewers can also feel a sense of soul and spirit emanating from within. This piece, titled Simbiosis, was created in 2007 for the first Guatemala Festival of Sculpture “Guatemala Immortel.

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Architecture
October 11, 2012

Real Hidden Earth House Oasis in Switzerland

If you've ever wanted to live inside a home that is blanketed by the earth, look no further than Switzerland-based architect Peter Vetsch's Earth Houses. Vetsch Architektur, the Zurich-based architectural firm led by Vetsch, has constructed dozens of these energy saving eco-houses all across its native land. They promise a nature-friendly lifestyle in a very organic living space that reminds us of Simon Dale's hobbit house. Earth House Estate Lttenstrasse is located in Dietikon, Switzerland.

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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.