Photography
November 28, 2015

Strikingly Raw Silhouettes of Men and Women in the Wild

Self-taught photographer Julie Cherki has a raw talent and keen eye that radiates out of each of her striking portraits. As most artists do, Cherki uses the camera as a means of communication, a tool that connects her “interior space, with the world around [her].” Her photographs often depict men and women in the wild, incorporating natural elements into her work in a way that creates fresh and interesting pieces.

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Design
November 27, 2015

Quirky DIY Transforms Obsolete TV into Colorful Liquor Cabinet

With today's sleek flat-screen TV technology, a CRT (tube) set is becoming increasingly rare inside modern homes. These vintage devices are often overlooked and discarded, being seen as obsolete. However, Norwegian DIY enthusiast Kjell Are had an inventive, alternative use for one of these television sets. Rather than simply discarding the antiquated object, Are transformed it into a quirky liquor cabinet. He even documented the entire process in an Imgur album.

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Design
November 26, 2015

Adorable Ceramic Animals Sip Water Through Straws When Plants on Their Back Get Thirsty

If you have trouble remembering when to water your plants, don't worry–the Chuppon Self-Watering Animal Planter has got you covered! This Japanese product features various ceramic animals carrying tiny plants in their individual backpacks. Whenever their knapsack plants get thirsty, the little creatures are able to “sip” water up a rope contained within a straw (thanks to capillary action), thereby transporting it into the plant's soil.

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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.