Travel
February 28, 2022

Tokyo’s 2D Cafe Looks Like an Incredible Manga Drawing

In a-ha's 1985 music video for Take on Me, the lead singer walks through a 2D drawing that eventually becomes three-dimensional. The video was revolutionary at the time and continues to inspire. One look at Tokyo's 2D Cafe and one can't help but think of the iconic video. Located in the Shin Okubo neighborhood, this cute cafe looks like a page from a manga.

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Art Supplies
February 27, 2022

11 Hand Lettering Tools to Help You Create Your Own Extraordinary Alphabet

Want to make your text sing? Or how about dance? Hand lettering turns the ordinary alphabet into something exciting—something that's as illustrative as it is functional. Created by individual typographers, an artist adds their distinctive flair to letterforms that pack each glyph with personality. The results elevate text that would otherwise be considered simply ordinary. While it might seem like hand lettering is only meant for professional typographers, it’s not.

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Underwater Photography
February 27, 2022

Photographer Flies Across the World to Fulfill Boyhood Dream and Swim With Humpback Whales

Photographer Kurt Arrigo lived out a childhood dream when he boarded a plane and made his way to Tonga. He made the long journey across the world to dive into the waters and photograph humpback whales. As an experienced underwater photographer, he knew that he needed to keep his expectations in check—one never knows what can happen when working with living creatures. Luckily, the trip more than exceeded what he'd hoped.

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Social Cause
February 25, 2022

Artists Are Expressing Their Support for Ukraine in Emotional Illustrations

The world watched in shock and horror this week as Russia invaded its neighboring country, Ukraine. The Russian military advanced with troops, planes, and missile launchers aimed at cities and airports, spanning much of a country that has been independent for over 30 years. The military action from Russia is tragically marking the “most significant European war in almost 80 years.

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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.