Photo Contest
October 20, 2025

Winners of Photo Contest Celebrate the Beauty of Color Photography

In celebration of the brilliant colors that surround us, AAP Magazine has named the winners of its photo contest focused on the hues found around the world. AAP Magazine #51: Colors is a look at the way 25 different photographers use color to produce stunning visual stories. Representing 16 countries and four continents, these images are a colorful look at life around the world.

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Paper Art
October 19, 2025

Artist Transforms Ordinary Sheets of Paper Into Awe-Inspiring Animal Sculptures

When compared to other media, paper is far more vulnerable. It can rip under even the slightest amount of pressure; it can dissolve into mush under water; and it can crease and crinkle when folded incorrectly. But it’s also incredibly versatile, as exemplified by Thiên Dinh’s practice. By carefully manipulating paper, Dinh can transform an art form that is otherwise fragile into fluffy birds, slender fish, scaly dragons, and much more.

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Design
October 18, 2025

MoMA’s Flagship Design Store Is Now Open After Undergoing a Stunning Transformation

In the span of just a few months, New York’s Museum of Modern Art has hit a major stride—at least in terms of its design stores. In September, MoMA Design Store opened its first-ever location in Seoul, in collaboration with Hyundai Card. The shop also released an ambitious fall collection last month, complete with new artist-created products and exclusive MoMA-branded merch.

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Toys
October 17, 2025

LEGO Releases Tropical Aquarium Set You Can Bring to Life With a Crank

Many people find calm in maintaining an aquarium, tending to the fish, and watching them leisurely swim around. Others bask in assembling puzzles, models, and LEGO sets. Now, the LEGO company has announced a product that features the best of both worlds. The LEGO Icons Tropical Aquarium not only pays tribute to the allure of fish tanks, but also honors the creative possibilities of their building blocks.

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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.