Photography
October 22, 2024

Celebrities Reunite With Their Past Selves in Realistic Photoshop Edits

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet your younger self? Digital creator Ard Gelinck brings this idea to life with his Photoshop skills, creating realistic portraits of celebrities posing side by side with their younger selves. Aging is inevitable, even for celebrities. And Ard Gelinck’s fascinating image mashups highlight this journey, revealing how famous faces have transformed over the years.

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Illustration
October 21, 2024

Illustrated Alphabet Posters Celebrate the Unique ABCs of U.S. Cities and States

Though typically associated with children and elementary schools, alphabet posters can be designed for adults and sleek apartments, too. Abbie Renzema, an illustrator based in Las Vegas, delightfully proves this point. The gifted artist creates charming posters that recreate the alphabet, whether they be based on Wes Anderson movies, inside jokes from the iconic TV show The Office, or states across the U.S. With their glossy designs and whimsical illustrations, Renzema’s U.S.

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Architecture
October 19, 2024

Innovative Pavilion Made from 108 Deck Chairs Opens and Closes Like a Flower

Deck chairs—made from rectangular wooden frames and a single strip of fabric—first became popular during the 1860s when they were used on Ocean Liner decks. Since then, the foldable chairs still remain popular around the world, and their simple design has barely changed since their debut. These iconic chairs are more than comfortable seats, though. Architecture firm Lasovsky Johansson recently used 108 deck chairs to build a kinetic structure called PETAL.

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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.