Installation
January 5, 2023

Monumental Ceramic Coral Reef Installation Is a Swirling Combination of Beauty and Awareness

We often associate ceramic art with fragility, and artist Courtney Mattison pairs the connection with imagery of colorful coral reefs. In a monumental swirling format, the ocean advocate crafts intricate sculptures of coral featuring representations of their forms and variety of species. At the same time, she also calls attention to the crisis these organisms are in.

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Inspiring
January 4, 2023

Teacher Goes Viral For Joining a Dance-Off With Her Students

Being a teacher isn't easy. Between daily lessons, exams, and keeping students happy, there's a lot of pressure on our educators. Even so, many teachers go above and beyond for their students so it's important to celebrate their efforts. Before closing out 2022, Sumner High School & Academy in Riverview, Florida, had a dance-off between the 8th-grade class and their teacher, Ms. Yolanda Turner.

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Sculpture
January 4, 2023

Awe-inspiring Hyperrealistic Sculptures Seemingly Bring Historical Figures Back to Life

Artist Kazu Hiro creates sculptural portraits that look so natural you might think they are real people brought to life. His hyperrealistic artwork includes busts of Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dalí as well as historical figures including Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. From their supple skin to perfectly placed hairs to soulful eyes, it's as if these people, who have long since passed, have seemingly been brought back into existence.

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Toys
January 3, 2023

LEGO Kit Lets People Make Their Own Version of Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave’

Few artworks are as recognizable as Hokusai's The Great Wave. Created nearly 200 years ago in the early 1800s, this piece is a hallmark of the ukiyo-e art form or Japanese woodblock prints. Now, fans of this recognizable piece can build it from scratch with a new kit by LEGO. Comprising 1,810 pieces, people can either complete the artwork with the included booklet, or with the help of the LEGO Builder app.

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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.