Acrylic Painting
December 11, 2025

Lavishly Patterned Paintings Combine Western and Eastern Cultures [Interview]

Take your time when viewing the paintings by Naomi Okubo. The intricate, layered works are awash in patterns upon patterns, often cloaking the figures within them. Taking place indoors, outdoors, and spaces in between, the pieces draw from realism while not shying away from elements that border on the surreal. Within a grassy field, for instance, is a portal—a looking glass—into another place.

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Creative Products
December 10, 2025

Ingenious LED Banner Lets You Know When the Next Train Is Coming Before You Go Out the Door

While the subway is a lifeline for many in New York City, it can also be a huge pain. Most New Yorkers know the struggle and frustration of rushing to their stop only to see their train has just left the station. Now, they’re stuck on a crowded platform, having to wait several minutes (which feels like an eternity) for the next train to arrive.

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Crafts
December 10, 2025

Artisan Rug Company Reimagines Wimbledon Tennis Courts With 93 Hand-Knotted Rugs

Every summer, the Wimbledon suburb in southwest London transforms into a tennis haven, thanks to the eponymous Wimbledon Championships. Last year, Indian rug company Jaipur Rugs celebrated the occasion with an innovative marketing campaign, reimagining the limits of traditional tennis courts. As its title suggests, the brand’s The Court of Carpets campaign revolved around a tennis court, composed not of concrete, asphalt, or grass, but of 93 hand-knotted rugs.

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Photo Contest
December 9, 2025

Royal Photographic Society Announces 2025 Winners of the World’s Longest-Running Photo Prize

The world’s longest-running photography prize has recently announced its winners for 2025. The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) was founded in 1853—when photography was brand new—with the mission to make the art and science of the medium available to all. It’s kept that tradition for well over a century and a half; through its 2025 competition winners, the various possibilities of the format are highlighted and celebrated.

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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.