Illustration
May 10, 2021

Dreamy Pastel Paintings Capture the Lazy Lives of Leisurely Sunbathing Cats

Cats don't have to do anything special to grab our attention. Their leisurely routines and charming faces are beguiling all on their own, and that's precisely why cats and artists go so well together. Watching a kitty going about its day provides endless inspiration for illustrations. Artist Wayne Tsay captures different lazy cats lounging around the house in dreamy digital paintings. Each picture stars a different feline in a tranquil, homey environment.

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Architecture
May 9, 2021

Zaha Hadid Architects Is Adding Sinuous Bridges to a Beijing Exhibition Center

World-renowned architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has just won a competition for the second phase of Beijing’s International Exhibition Centre. The competition was launched to help meet expected growth for the bustling business center— which the designers met with their futuristic new complex. The winning design features a symmetrical complex split down the middle and connected by sinuous bridges.

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Installation
May 8, 2021

Artist Transforms Foliage Into Adorable Topiary Sculpture of a Sleeping Baby Bird

If you happen to find yourself in Nantes, France, be sure to head to Jardin des Plantes, a large botanical garden. There, you'll find this adorable topiary sculpture titled Poussin endormi (Sleepy Chick) by French artist and children's book author Claude Ponti. It features a larger-than-life baby bird whose relaxed pose looks like it's in the middle of a nap. The delightful work showcases Ponti's great skill in crafting a topiary.

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Cars
May 8, 2021

This Futuristic Electric Car Is Designed To Clean the Surrounding Air Pollution

What do you look for when you are shopping for a car? Heatherwick Studio has collaborated with Chinese electric vehicle brand IM motors to design a car called Airo that might tick all of your tech boxes. Airo is a compact urban electric car with a global and environmental mission. The vehicle is designed to run completely on electric power featuring autonomous and driver-controlled modes.

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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.