Nature
March 7, 2021

Illuminating Film Reveals the ‘Fantastic’ Hidden World of Mushrooms and Mycelium

The incredible film Fantastic Fungi reveals the hidden world of mushrooms and mycelium that lie on and beneath the forest floor. Directed by Louie Schwartzberg—the person behind Netflix’s Moving Art nature series—it features conversations and commentary from a variety of experts in the field; this includes mycologist Paul Stamets, food journalist Eugenia Bone, best-selling author Michael Pollan, and many others. With their help, the film explores the health and environmental benefits that these remarkable plants offer.

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Sculpture
March 6, 2021

Human-Sized Kinetic Sculpture Dances in the Wind With Hypnotic Grace

Artist Anthony Howe creates work that isn’t complete without a humble collaborator—the wind. His kinetic sculptures come to life when a breeze blows their way. Elements flutter, whirl, and twirl in mesmerizing movements that highlight Howe’s expert ability to convey such effortless motion through meticulous engineering and crafting. It is the result of digital modeling (for planning) that is then fabricated and fit together, piece by piece.

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Photography
March 5, 2021

Photographer Creates His Own 78-Card Tarot Deck Inspired by His Sleep Paralysis [Interview]

Like many people, photographer Nicolas Bruno is enthralled by tarot cards. Having interacted with the mysterious cards at a young age, the deck of divination continued to pique his interest into adulthood. Now, Bruno’s latest series, titled The Somnia Tarot, depicts the entire 78-card deck and considers the symbology behind the alluring images that are often used to predict the future. Bruno began his tarot card photography by referring to his portfolio of surreal imagery.

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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.