Oil Painting
January 25, 2025

Artist Paints Desert Scenes Interrupted by Enchanting Glitch and Pixel Effects

For an artist, the desert must resemble a canvas. Just as vast, intimate, and untouched, the desert provides a sense of possibility that has attracted renowned figures such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Diego Rivera, and Ansel Adams. It has also served as a rich source of inspiration for Alexis Mata. As with his predecessors, the Mexico City-based artist also prioritizes abstract imagery in his desert scenes.

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Store
January 24, 2025

Warm Up With These Playful and Creative Heat-Changing Mugs This Winter

During the winter months, there’s perhaps nothing better than warming up with a hot beverage. This is something the Unemployed Philosopher’s Guild knows well. Based in New York, the design studio specializes in items bursting with humor and wit, whether it be finger puppets, soap bars, or, now that temperatures are plunging, heat-changing mugs.

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Inspiring
January 23, 2025

Grieving Father Donates Kidney To Save Young Girl’s Life After Losing His Own Daughter to Kidney Disease

Andy Emmott, a 55-year-old man from Tadcaster, England, recently donated a kidney to an 11-year-old girl named Amber. The decision came after the loss of his daughter, Sarah, to kidney disease. Moved by Amber’s story and finding parallels to his own experience, Andy chose to honor his daughter’s memory by giving Amber a second chance at life.

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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.