Art
July 7, 2022

Clever Collages Transform Everyday Objects Into Fashion-Forward Spreads

UK-based artist Martha Haversham finds the humorous potential in the most unlikely items. Her clever arrangements combine foliage, fruits and veggies, and common household objects with magazine cutouts of legs. The results are clever compositions you're sure to get a kick out of. In these quirky collages, Haversham finds materials that resemble the silhouettes of everyday garments like dresses and pants, and then she places a pair of legs underneath.

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Sculpture
July 7, 2022

Ethereal Fabric Sculptures Resemble Colorful Clusters of Marine Life

Boston-based artist Mariko Kusumoto creates clusters of delicate sculptures that look like they were plucked from the ocean. She crafts her underwater gardens from a combination of different fabrics, finding joy in putting together playful displays that will spark the viewer's imagination. Kusumoto joins polyester, nylon, and cotton in an array of colors to make delicate figurines resembling coral and sea creatures.

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Funny
July 6, 2022

Vintage Burger King Is Discovered Fully Intact Behind a Wall at a Delaware Mall

It's not often we catch a glimpse of our not-too-distant past, especially in mint condition. Recently, however, a photo of a vintage Burger King has circulated on Twitter, featuring the interior of the fast-food restaurant completely void of people and left fully intact. The mystery of its existence, as well as its remarkably preserved decor, has understandably sparked a lot of interest online.

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Sculpture
July 6, 2022

Wood and Resin Pair Perfectly To Create Beautiful Minimalist Animal Sculptures

Makers from around the world have harnessed the perfect combination of wood and resin to create stunning works of art. Ukraine-based artist Yurii Myketka, aka Woodwhale Lab, specializes in applying this mixture to aesthetically pleasing animal sculptures. With their minimalist bodies and polished details, these miniature figurines are visually striking.

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My Modern Met

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