Crafts
January 8, 2021

Artist Creates Realistic Portraits Out of Scraps of Denim Fabric

While most artists use graphite or paint to render realistic portraits, others find ways to use more unconventional materials. Turkish multimedia artist Deniz Sağdıç has developed a diverse body of work by upcycling various found fabrics. Denim Skin and Ready Remade are two ongoing projects in which she uses scraps of denim to render highly realistic and detailed portraits of men and women.

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Toys
January 6, 2021

LEGO Unveils Flower Collection To Let You Build Your Own Plants That Will Never Wilt

Who doesn’t remember using LEGO pieces as a child to build little worlds born from your imagination? Well, the designers over at LEGO never stopped. And now, they’ve released their latest creation: two new build kits, aimed at adults with a flair for plant life—or lack thereof. If your building skills are far more developed than your green thumb, then the LEGO Flower Bouquet and the LEGO Bonsai Tree are definitely the “plants” for you.

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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.