Art
September 2, 2015

Realities of Adulthood Hilariously Translated into "Coloring for Grown-Ups" Activity Book

Coloring books for adults are a fantastic way to relieve stress and escape the pressures of day-to-day life. But sometimes, you don't want to forget–you want to commiserate on how hard it can be. With this in mind, Comedians Ryan Hunter and Taige Jensen have cleverly combined the pleasant experience of coloring with the terrifying realities of adulthood in their hilarious book called Coloring for Grown-Ups.

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Social Cause
September 1, 2015

Powerful Portraits of People Revealing Their “Invisible” Illnesses

Allie Cashel and Erica Lupinacci have started an impactful photo project that helps to give others a voice. As teens, both women were diagnosed with chronic illnesses that are, essentially, invisible. Cashel copes with chronic Lyme disease, while Lupinacci was diagnosed with Lupus during her senior year of high school. Both illnesses don't show noticeable physical symptoms and are instead characterized by an internal struggle.

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Design
September 1, 2015

Cocoon-Like Bookshelf Provides a Tranquil Space for Readers to Get Lost in Great Stories

Mexico City-based studio Anagrama has recently completed a beautifully unique library interior in Monterrey that celebrates the joys of reading a book. To create this feeling, the designers produced a dome-like structure that encloses readers in a lattice cocoon, surrounding them from head to toe in literature. Conarte, Monterrey's city council for culture and art, commissioned Anagrama to create the intimate reading space.

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Drawing
September 1, 2015

Countless Meticulously-Stippled Dots Form Fantastical Drawings

Los Angeles-based artist Kyle Leonard (aka K.A.L) creates meticulously-detailed drawings with the help of extremely fine-tipped pens. The realistic style is made up of countless tiny dots, which together create a smooth and expertly-blended appearance. “Pointillism is my method of madness,” Leonard explains, referring to the painstaking technique. In the end, though, his “maddening” process pays off–his fantastical subject matter takes on an almost photographic appearance.

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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.