Books
January 4, 2025

Meet the World’s Most Imaginative, Bizarre, and Creative Playgrounds in This Coffee Table Book

As the renowned playwright George Bernard Shaw once remarked, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” This belief is central to the work of the artists, designers, and architects featured within a new book by Emmy Watts. Published by Hoxton Mini Press earlier this fall, The Art of Play catalogs more than 80 of the world’s most imaginative playspaces.

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Photography
January 3, 2025

Photographer Dives Into the Symbolism of Europe’s Ancient Masking Rituals

Photographer Ashley Suszczynski traces back her passion for art to her childhood years. Particularly, to making puppets out of brown paper bags and throwing shows with her grandma. This later evolved into a love of science fiction and escaping to adventure lands populated by mythical creatures. This feeling of wonder runs through her Masked Traditions series, which sees her roaming through Europe to capture a visually striking branch of ancient folklore.

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Technology
January 2, 2025

Apple Launches New Feature That Will Make Finding Lost Luggage Much Easier By Leveraging AirTags

Ever since the introduction of AirTags, Apple users have been placing them in their luggage in case a suitcase is lost. However, until now, this has only been helpful to the owner, letting them know where their bag was when the airlines didn't. Apple has announced a new feature that will allow you to share your AirTag's location with your airline.

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Paper Art
January 2, 2025

This Artist Is Redefining the Ancient Art of Quilling by “Painting” With Paper

Paper quilling has been around for centuries, with some historians linking its origins to the invention of paper in ancient China. Today, artist Yulia Brodskaya is bringing the craft into the modern era with her stunning illustrations, made from intricately rolled, folded, and shaped colored paper. From detailed portraits to nature-inspired scenes, each piece is composed of hundreds of meticulously placed paper strips. Brodskaya describes her technique as “drawing” or “painting” with paper.

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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.