History
September 12, 2024

Fascinating Lifespan Map Reveals Which Famous Figures Overlapped in Time

If you’ve ever pondered which famous person, alive or dead, you’d like to have dinner with, you’ve likely dreamed of connecting your life with the legends who shaped history. A fascinating data visualization called The Big Map of Who Lived When, created by Redditor profound_whatever, brings this idea to life. It displays the lifespans of historical and contemporary figures in a timeline, revealing surprising connections and overlaps of people who lived during the same time.

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Installation
September 11, 2024

Artist Creates Intricate Land Installations as a Meditation on Letting Go

Many creatives would argue that you don’t need fancy equipment and materials to make art, and Wales-based Jon Foreman is a great example of that. He makes incredible land art using just stones, leaves, and other natural finds from his local beaches and forests. “I think there’s a thing that’s set in everyone from school, that if you want to be good at art you have to be able to draw and paint,” says Foreman.

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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.