Health
March 24, 2025

Here’s Why Seawater Is So Dangerous for Your Body and Why You Shouldn’t Drink It

Today, there are 2 billion people who don't have access to clean drinking water, and things are projected to only get worse in the coming years. In a bit of environmental irony, there will also be more water in the oceans due to the melting of polar glaciers. You might be wondering, What stops us from just turning all that into drinking water?

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Photography Gear
March 24, 2025

Leica Collaborates With Moncler for a Limited-Edition Runway-Ready Instant Camera

Germany-based Leica is known for being a stylish, top-of-the-line company in the world of photography. For years, this prestige has inspired a long-standing collaboration with Italian brand Moncler, bringing together the best in fashion and photography. Now, the two powerhouses have come together once again for a limited-edition Leica x Moncler Sofort 2 camera.

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Sculpture
March 23, 2025

Glistening Sculptures Pay Tribute to the Myriad of Colors, Textures, and Shapes Found in Nature

Artist Eelco Hilgersom finds inspiration in the organic, paying tribute to the many colors, textures, and shapes nature has to offer. But rather than trying to mimic them, the artist draws from these elements to create dynamic, other-worldly sculptures. This is particularly noticeable in his Habitat series, where pieces made of glass and wood look like shiny scale-cover creatures that could start crawling at any second.

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Installation
March 22, 2025

Monumental Rice Grain Sculptures Celebrate Individual and Collective Power

On its own, a single grain of rice amounts to little, an unassuming and almost minuscule speck. Several thousands of these grains, however, would be considered a harvest. This is the philosophy that guided the creative studio Based Upon over 10 years ago, as it worked on a commission from the financial institution HSBC to commemorate its 150th anniversary.

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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.