Art
February 22, 2024

Japanese Artist Hand-Carves Fallen Leaves Into Charming Storybook Scenes

The work that artist Riane Leafworks posts on her Instagram is truly fantastical. Her brilliant nature art, which primarily features a diverse and adorable cast of woodland creatures, is reminiscent of classic children's book illustrations. Instead of using pen and paper or watercolor and canvas, Riane uses a different medium to display her stunning work: fallen leaves.

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Photo Contest
February 21, 2024

Inspiring National Winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards

Over 395,000 images from over 220 countries and territories were submitted to the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards. This year, 59 of those countries participated in the National & Regional Awards, which is set up to spotlight local photography talent. From exceptional landscape photography to charming portraits, the 2024 National & Regional winners certainly prove just how much photographic talent lives in the world.

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Sculpture
February 21, 2024

Artist Upcycles Scrap Metal Into a Majestic Menagerie of Animal Sculptures

Sculptor Jordan Sprigg‘s animal creations look like they come directly out of the pages of a steampunk novel. For the past 10 years, the Australian artist has been using scrap metal to create stunning animal sculptures. From a pair of dragonflies lounging on a river reed to a fearsome 20-foot-long dinosaur, Sprigg's creativity knows no bounds.

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Archeology
February 20, 2024

Ancient Roman Scroll Burned by Mount Vesuvius Eruption Is Now Readable Thanks To AI

Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year 79 CE. Lava coursed down the slopes while ash erupted into the sky, blanketing the nearby region in a veil of scorching death. Civilians in Pompeii were drowned in the ash, their bodies found many centuries later as cavities in the calcified layers of ash that preserved their crouched and protective stances. Frescoes on building walls were also perfectly preserved.

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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.