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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Architecture
February 25, 2024

Green Terraces Inspired by the Way Mushrooms Grow on Trees Appear on New Brazilian Building

Lush vertical terraces climb up the side of a new building set for one of São Paulo's fastest-growing green neighborhoods. Designed by Victor B. Ortiz Architecture, Urupê Tower is a stunning example of biophilic design. Inspired by the fungal growth on a tree trunk, the mixed-use building will provide panoramic views of the area. The lush vegetation on the facade demonstrates how manmade structures can harmonize with the natural world.

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Food Art
February 23, 2024

Japanese Fruit Sandwiches Reveal Adorably Edible Characters When You Cut Into Them

Desserts such as cake, cookies, and pie have long lended themselves to cute food art. But a creative chef known as Nao has found a unique way to turn the timeless Japanese fruit sandwich into a treat embedded with sweet characters. In their creations, tiny cats and charming dogs made out of oranges, strawberries, and grapes greet you from the whipped cream.

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Inspiring
February 23, 2024

Emilia Clarke and Her Mom Awarded by Prince William for Creating Charity for Brain Injury Recovery

In 2019, actress Emilia Clarke was wrapping up her role as Daenerys on Game of Thrones, one of the biggest projects of her career. She then revealed in a New Yorker essay that she had survived two aneurysms years before, almost at the beginning of her career. This inspired many people who had gone through similar traumas to finally share their stories and their struggles to find treatment.

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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.