Paper Art
March 24, 2022

Self-Taught Artist Creates His Own Paper Menagerie With Incredible Origami Animals

While some artists make sculptures from heavy materials like marble or bronze, others gravitate towards something much, much lighter. Self-taught artist Patrick Alberto Vraja meticulously scores and folds sheets of paper to create detailed sculptures of animals that look like realistic models. Based in Romania, the 24-year-old has been creating origami art since he was a child.

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Social Cause
March 23, 2022

Buy a Fine Art Print From a Famous Photographer To Support Relief Efforts in Ukraine

All eyes are on Ukraine. The brutal Russian invasion of the sovereign nation has created a refugee crisis in Europe and resulted in thousands of casualties. Many citizens—particularly women and children—have been displaced. Others remain to defend their homeland. Their plight is felt around the world. Celebrities and ordinary citizens are contributing funds to humanitarian relief efforts. Artists, too, are doing their part.

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Cats
March 23, 2022

Cat Lover Turns Their Pet’s Shed Fur Into Adorable Kitty Slippers

Anyone who has ever owned a cat knows that they can shed quite a lot of fur, especially if they are a long-haired breed. And keeping up with all the stray hair can be quite daunting with the copious amounts of brushing, dusting, vacuuming, and lint rolling required. So what is a devoted pet owner to do with all the furballs accumulating around their house?

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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.