Food Art
February 28, 2024

Japanese Food Artist Reimagines Onigiri as an Adorable Cast of Characters

At its most basic, onigiri is a Japanese delicacy made of white rice wrapped in nori (seaweed). But for one food artist, it's a whole universe filled with creative possibilities. A chef known as Onigiri Gekijō (“Rice ball theater” in Japanese) transforms this reliable snack into adorable characters that are almost too cute to eat. As opposed to the traditional triangular and circular shapes, these onigiris are shaped like cute animals with fully detailed expressions.

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Style
February 27, 2024

Dazzling Adobe Dress Looks Like It’s Shape-Shifting at New York Fashion Week Runway

As technology has evolved, fashion has evolved with it, often combining the two disciplines in new and inventive ways. Recently, Adobe made history by partnering with fashion designer Christian Cowan to design an interactive dress that can instantly change designs. The dress was first unveiled at Adobe MAX in October 2023 as Project Primrose and quickly gained international attention for its clever engineering.

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Sports
February 26, 2024

Pro Golfer Georgia Ball Documents Mansplaining From Amateur Player While Practicing

Professional golfer Georgia Ball believes in getting more people into the sport she loves deeply. That's why the 26-year-old often records herself while she practices, giving clever tips and encouraging others. However, her camera recorded something else recently. While working on her swing, a man came up to her to give her some unsolicited advice.

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Acrylic Painting
February 26, 2024

Fluid Artist Creates Mesmerizing Paintings by Purposefully Blending Paints

It is always impressive to see what artists can create with simple materials. Nancy Wood is no different. Armed with only a palette knife and her technical expertise, Wood creates stunning fluid art by smearing glittery acrylic paint across a canvas. Wood's paintings, with their crackly appearance, are reminiscent of designs found on blown glass. By mixing acrylic paint and a catalyst, she is able to create circular cells that bubble across the piece.

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My Modern Met

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