Sculpture
December 3, 2022

Glass Sculptures of Hands Knitting Themselves Celebrate the Act of Making

Glass art is an age-old creative form. While we are accustomed to seeing it take the shape of elegant vases and chandeliers, it is rarely used to convey movement. The art of Carol Milne, however, is an exception. Based in Seattle, she works on a series of glass sculptures that depict hands knitting themselves in a celebration of nurturing oneself and the act of creating.

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Travel
December 2, 2022

The Orient Express Unveils Luxurious Presidential Suite Paying Homage to Art Deco Design

In late October 2022, hospitality giant Accor revealed the first glimpse of its revamped Orient Express train. With interiors designed by respected French architect Maxime d’Angeac, the Nostalgie-Istanbul-Orient-Express train cars paid homage to their past while boldly marching into the future. Now, the sumptuous Presidential Suite—which occupies an entire train car—has been revealed. And the results are as incredible as you might imagine.

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Good News
December 2, 2022

Two Guys Free a Sea Turtle From a Fishing Net

It's no secret that plastic and trash are littering our planet's waters. However, if you don't live by the sea, you may not always see the consequences of these ongoing issues. Australian adventurer Nick Fry recently shared a video where he and some of his friends helped free a sea turtle from a twisted crab pot net that had twisted around one of its fins.

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Gift Guide
December 1, 2022

36 Purrfect Gifts for People Who Love Cats

In the past, the term “cat lady” was used as an insult to define old, single “spinsters” who only had cats for companions. However, today the term has been reclaimed by a new generation of proud feline fans that are showing that cat ladies (and men) are cool, chic, and anything but reclusive.

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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.