Sculpture
May 30, 2022

Artist Transforms Discarded Paintbrushes Into Exquisite Character Portraits

Old paintbrushes are given a renewed purpose in the art of Rebecca Szeto. The San Francisco-based artist transforms the used tools into model figurines inspired by history, contemporary society, and the untapped potential of discarded materials. Entitled Paintbrush Portraits, these miniature works of art reimagine the form of the brush into delicately handpainted women wearing ornate, old-fashioned dresses that follow the body of the bristled utensil.

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Inspiring
May 29, 2022

German DIY Store Ad Has Unexpectedly Sweet Reminder About Parents Supporting Their Kids

There are over 7 billion people on Earth and there are equally as many ways to show love. In a commercial titled “Sag es mit deinem projekt” (“Say it with your project”), one of those unique ways is demonstrated to a heartwarming effect. The advertisement, which is for the German home improvement store chain Hornbach, follows a day in the life of a young goth girl.

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Video
May 28, 2022

Dramatic Short Film Explores the Secret World of Microscopic Plankton

Photographer and filmmaker Jan Van IJken has plunged into the mysterious world of plankton for his short film Planktonium. Using a microscope, he takes us inside a world unseen by the naked eye. And in doing so, he sheds a spotlight on these heroes of the ecosystem, which are increasingly in danger due to climate change. These living organisms, which can take on alien-like forms, play a vital role on our planet.

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History
May 27, 2022

Laser Technology Discovers 11 Historic Hidden Settlements Under Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest is a dense, unique, and vast expanse of forest stretching over 2 million square miles. Ecologically critical to our Earth, it also is a gem of human history. Ruins of settlements lie hidden under the dense vegetation, but modern laser technology can help reach the forest floor and search for evidence of past civilization.

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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.