My Modern Met

February 16, 2022

Rare Pair of 100-Year-Old Levi’s Jeans Discovered in Abandoned Silver Mine

Levi's is renowned for its beloved blue jeans. The brand—founded by German immigrant Levi Strauss in 1853—is now one of the most iconic clothing names in the industry. Though they've been around for generations and a pair can be picked up at contemporary stores, there are certain classics that are vintage and hard to come by.

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Sculpture

February 16, 2022

Sculptor Shares His Deep Love of the Ocean by Recreating It in Glass and Concrete

Artist Ben Young has a deep connection to the ocean.

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Acrylic Painting

February 16, 2022

Stunning Painting of Penguins Shortlisted for Wildlife Artist of the Year Award

People from around the world love penguins.

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Food Art

February 16, 2022

This Japanese Hot Pot Restaurant Features an Adorable Bear Taking a Dip in the Hot Springs

Solo dining is an under-appreciated art in most parts of the world, but an innovative Japanese hot pot restaurant in Tokyo has decided to set its sights on parties of one. The creative new eatery, called Hokkaido Menkoi Nabe Kuma-chan Onsen, first opened its doors in December 2021 to serve up some hot pot.

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Podcast

February 16, 2022

Artist Ava Roth on Creative Curiosity and Her Collaboration With Honeybees [Podcast]

Toronto-based artist Ava Roth creates totally unique encaustic art with the help of honeybees.

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Art History

February 15, 2022

How Delacroix Captured France’s Revolutionary Spirit in ‘Liberty Leading the People’

When you think of the French Revolution, what comes to mind?

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Resources

February 15, 2022

Get Your Creative Juices Flowing With Art Ideas for Drawing, Painting, and Beyond

The possibilities with art are endless. Drawing, painting, sculpture, embroidery—and any combination of them—means infinite opportunities to push yourself to make new things. But with so many choices of medium and technique, where do you even start? If you are finding your choices completely overwhelming, let us help with some art ideas.

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Photography

February 15, 2022

Photographer Explores Tbilisi’s Mysterious Underground Soviet-Era City

Hidden beneath the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia is a whole other world—or rather, a time capsule of the Soviet era.

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Portrait Photography

February 15, 2022

Stunning Portraits Pays Homage to First Black Woman Millionaire With Decades of Black Hair Trends

Regis and Kahran Bethencourt of CreativeSoul Photography use their skills as artists and photographers to uplift and celebrate unconventional beauty.

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Health

February 15, 2022

Canadian Doctors Can Now Prescribe Free National Park Passes for Your Health

Spending time outdoors can offer myriad health benefits. In young children, exposure to trees can boost brain development and foster creativity. For adults, daily steps can help stave off early mortality; meanwhile, sun exposure provides vitamin D and lower anxiety rates. While these health benefits have been documented for decades, only recently have doctors been able to actually prescribe them.

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