Toys
February 11, 2023

20 Toys and Action Figures for the Playful Art Lover in Your Life

Do you know someone who’s into limited-edition art toys? From vinyl toys to plush collectibles, designer toys are an art form of their own. Many are created or inspired by artists, illustrators, designers, and museums, such as the limited-edition collection of Kidrobot Dunny figures made in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Wildlife Photography
February 10, 2023

Snow Leopard Surveying Its Territory Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice

A rare image of a snow leopard taking in its territory has claimed the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award. German photographer Sascha Fonseca won the prize after a record number of votes, beating out 24 other shortlisted images. Nearly 60,500 votes went to Fonseca for his photograph taken with a camera trap in the remote Ladakh mountains of India.

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Crafts
February 10, 2023

Learn How to Upcycle Your Jars and Vases With DIY Glass Painting

Is your glassware looking a little stale? Don’t replace it; breathe new life into it with glass painting! It's a fun and easy DIY project in which you add original artwork to a drinking glass, mason jar, vase, window pane, and more. When you’re done, you’ll have a piece that is totally unique. Like other forms of art and crafts, glass painting requires some special tools to get started.

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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.