Art
April 2, 2016

Exquisite Adult Coloring Book Offers a Relaxing and Creative Way to Explore the World

Last year, illustrator and lifelong traveler Steve McDonald wowed us with his exquisite adult coloring book called Fantastic Cities. The nearly 60 scenes combined complex aerial views of real cities with kaleidoscope-like architectural mandalas, making it a challenging and creative escape for its participants. Luckily for us, there's more to explore. McDonald recently told us about his latest coloring book endeavor called Fantastic Structures.

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Art
April 1, 2016

Japanese Warehouse Hosts Treasure Hunt Through Thousands of Traditional Ceramic Art Pieces

This historical ceramic facility has come up with a brilliant plan to get rid of some of their overwhelming stock supply: transform their warehouse into a place where visitors can participate in a treasure hunt for goodies. Since 1865, the Kouraku Kiln has been producing fine quality ceramics in Arita, a town located in Saga Prefecture, Japan. The area is known for production of Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan.

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Photography
March 31, 2016

Glittering Nighttime Photos of Airplanes Highlight the Majestic Beauty of Flight

Azul Obscura captures a view of aircrafts that often goes unseen by ordinary passengers. Standing on the runway, the Osaka-based photographer documents the planes as they approach the airstrip and safely make their landing. Although this is a common routine, Obscura's visual style–specifically, his choice to shoot footage at night–adds a mesmerizing feel to the entire process. Obscura's vantage point also offers a monumental look at commercial airplanes.

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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.