Pen Drawing
July 17, 2023

Charming Drawings Capture the Quaint Beauty of Korean Convenience Stores

Seoul-based artist Lee Me Kyeoung finds beauty in unexpected places. Her ongoing series of delicate pen drawings capture the quaint convenience stores of South Korea that often go overlooked. Nestled in green surroundings and sparkling with personality, these illustrations document small businesses that are slowly dying out. Each of Kyeoung's drawings features a unique storefront and the few plants that frame it set against a blank white background.

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Dance
July 14, 2023

Watch a Dancer Perform a Highly Complex Underwater “Mime” Routine

Dancing is, by nature, an intricate discipline that requires grace and precision. As if it weren't complex enough on the ground, can you imagine executing it flawlessly underwater? This is exactly what Jaydeep Gohil, also known as Hydroman, does. Playing with the buoyancy of water, he creates elaborate underwater routines displaying his incredible skill and body control. As a result, his videos are almost hypnotic.

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Street Art
July 14, 2023

UK’s Largest Clean Air Mural Is Completed After 3 Weeks

French street artist Nerone has created the UK's largest clean-air mural in Southampton. Painted on The Bulb, a new hub for the STEM community, the piece shows a woman covered in colorful flowers. And best of all, the nearly 11,000-square-foot mural is not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. To create his masterpiece, Nerone used Graphenstone CO2-absorbing paint.

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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.