Design
August 9, 2021

Japan Designed Unique Kimonos for Every Country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

At each Olympics, we are reminded of the interesting and varied countries on our planet. So, as the host country of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Japan wanted to do something special to highlight the history and culture of each nation. That is why in 2017, the Japanese international outreach association Imagine Oneworld began the Kimono Project—an initiative with the goal of creating a unique kimono for every country in the world.

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Architecture
August 9, 2021

Floating Water Pavilion Winds Through Tokyo Garden To Celebrate the Olympics

Kazuyo Sejima is well known for her contemporary buildings both through Kazuyo Sejima & Associates and as part of SANAA. Sejima was recently one of eight Japanese architects invited to participate in Pavilion Tokyo 2021 by designing a temporary pavilion in celebration of the Tokyo Olympics. Sejima’s design, Suimei, is a water pavilion that gently flows through a garden in Tokyo.

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Art History
August 8, 2021

Uncover the History Behind Rembrandt’s Masterpiece Painting ‘The Night Watch’

Rembrandt van Rijn was one of the most prolific artists of the Dutch Golden Age. As a master of three types of media, he produced numerous sketches, prints, and paintings that continue to be admired today. However, among his impressive oeuvre, there is one piece that stands out from the rest: a fascinating group portrait painting called The Night Watch.

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Creative Products
August 8, 2021

Fantasy-Inspired Bookshelf Dioramas Add Miniature Magic to Your Shelves

For the imaginative reader, books have the power to transport them into a whole other world. Whether they’re fans of Jane Austen or they lean more toward fantasy favorites like Harry Potter, each story is a portal to a new adventure. Using a wide range of materials, the artisans of La Casa Delle Tre Befane (aka Le 3 Befane) bring these extraordinary worlds to life in 3D.

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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.