Wedding
June 11, 2024

Fashion Designer Creates Stunning Geometric Outfits Including World’s First 3D-Printed Wedding Dress

Legendary fashion designer Iris van Herpen is known for the sleek symmetry and bold geometric patterns in her designs. She's an innovative favorite amongst entertainers, having dressed everyone from Beyoncé and Hunter Schaefer to Ali Wong and Elizabeth Debicki. But recently, the iconic designer created something extra special for a Brazilian lawyer named Mariana Pavani. The bride-to-be worked with van Herpen to achieve the perfect look for her wedding.

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Pen Drawing
June 11, 2024

Beautiful Portraits Drawn on Vintage Maps With Brilliant Crosshatching Technique

What does it mean to bring a city to life? This is the question that artist Ed Fairburn explores in his work. Through his carefully crosshatched human portraits drawn on top of sprawling maps, Fairburn's art encourages people to consider the complex relationship between how they are shaped by the places they call home. The UK-based artist starts any creative endeavor by finding the perfect old map to repurpose.

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Installation
June 10, 2024

5-Year-Old’s Drawing Is Turned Into a Luminous Installation of a Bird’s Nest in Estonia

Over the last several years, cities have smartly turned decaying industrial grounds into areas for public leisure. But doing this often comes with a question—is it better to tear down the old structures or refurbish them to maintain the aesthetic? A new installation brought to life by design agency Velvet and lighting design studio UN-LIKE seems to marry the character of the past with the whimsy of the future.

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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.