Animals
November 25, 2022

Fascinating Illustrations Show Size Difference Between Prehistoric Animals and Modern Descendants

Growing up next to a zoo, Roman Uchytel always had a passion for animals. Eventually, after graduating from art school, he married his professional training with his personal passion to create Prehistoric Fauna. Together with his wife Alexandra, Uchytel runs this incredible website where he shows off recreations of prehistoric animals next to their modern descendants, taking care to note the vast size differences.

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Embroidery
November 25, 2022

Breathtaking Vistas Come Alive in Vivid Thread-Painted Embroidery Art

From palm tree-dotted beaches to peaceful green meadows, Cassandra Dias journeys to beautiful destinations through her embroidery practice. Since 2020, the California-based artist has channeled her love for traveling and natural vistas—fueled by the coronavirus pandemic—into immersive hand-stitched creations. At a distance, it is hard to tell that these artworks are made with a needle and thread.

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Architecture
November 24, 2022

Green Architecture Concept Helps Combat Carbon Emissions in Densely Packed Seoul

In the densely packed city of Seoul, South Korea, it can be difficult to find space and greenery is often in short supply. This is why Kim Min Jae Architects has come up with an ingenious concept to counteract the carbon emissions that have built up during the rapid industrialization of the city. Seoul Loop is a timber-clad spiral that provides a massive space for photosynthesis.

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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.