My Modern Met

December 10, 2023

448 Hand-Formed Pyramids Form Mesmerizing Mandala in Abu Dhabi

American artist Jim Denevan has created one of his most ambitious installations to date as part of Abu Dhabi's public art initiative, Manar Abu Dhabi. The vast, yet ephemeral, land art is made from 448 hand-formed pyramids and mounds laid out in 19 concentric circles. Together, they form a mesmerizing mandala pattern that invites the public inside to experience the design's effects.

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Photography

December 10, 2023

Photographer Breaks the Guinness World Record (Again) for Deepest Underwater Portrait Shoot

Back in July, photographer Steve Haining and model Ciara Antoski broke the Guinness World Record for the deepest underwater photoshoot.

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Creative Products

December 9, 2023

This Portable Fire Pit Will Make Your Outdoor Trips Much Smoother

Even though an outdoor adventure is an opportunity for relaxation, some elements of it can feel like a chore.

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Furniture

December 9, 2023

Man Builds a Pressure-Sensitive Coffee Table That Lights up When It Is Touched

Technology has certainly made our life easier at home—just think of all the appliances and devices that help you and bring you comfort. But as one designer has proved, technology can make our spaces more beautiful as well. An inventor known as Döuyin or dazhongdexiaowowo, has gained some success online thanks to his building talents.

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Dance

December 8, 2023

Watch This Skydiver Perfectly Control Her Body To Execute a Thrilling Routine Inside a Wind Tunnel

There are some extreme athletes in the world and expert skydivers are certainly one type.

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Animals

December 8, 2023

Jonathan the Tortoise Celebrates 191st Birthday, Making Him the Oldest Living Land Animal

Tortoises are known to have surprisingly long lifespans, living well over 150 years.

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News

December 8, 2023

‘Rizz’ Is Named Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year Thanks to Tom Holland

As 2023 comes to a close, we look back not only at the things we talked about all year, but also how we talked about them. Nothing encapsulates this as well as the Oxford Word of the Year, selected via public vote and the insight of a team of language experts.

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Archeology

December 8, 2023

Divers Discover Nearly 50,000 Submerged Coins Off the Coast of Italy

In ancient days, seafaring was a difficult trade.

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Photography

December 8, 2023

Striking Light Paintings Set Against a Fiery Red Sky at Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flat

The collaboration between visual artist Eric Paré and contemporary dancer Kim Henry continues as the duo traveled to Bolivia's Uyuni...

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Creative Products

December 8, 2023

Keep Your Kitchen Clean With This Playful Mushroom Funnel

Working in the kitchen can be messy. Fortunately, OTOTO can help you be organized, without sacrificing style or personality. From keeping the counter clean to serving up delicious dishes, their collection of playful yet functional accessories adds a bit of spice to routine tasks. The Magic Mushroom is a colorful funnel that is ideal for transferring liquid contents from one container to another.

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