Toys
October 6, 2020

LEGO Unveils Batman’s Batwing Set You Can Build and Hang on Your Wall

Fans of Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film will remember the famous moment when Bruce Wayne soared over Gotham City in his iconic Batwing. The custom-built air combat vehicle is one of the most legendary automobiles from the Batman franchise, and now LEGO is honoring it with an epic 2,363-piece set. Measuring over 4 inches (11 cm) high and 20 inches (52 cm) long, the impressive scaled model features tons of authentic details.

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Art Supplies
October 5, 2020

5 Best Light Boxes and Tablets That Will Help You Effortlessly Trace Your Drawings

Whether you're a portrait artist or someone who draws botanical illustrations, there will likely come a time when you need to trace one of your designs. And while using tracing paper can be effective for some people, using a light box can help you save on paper costs and reduce eye strain. These devices are indispensable for traditional animators and just as practical for artists who want to cleanly trace a sketch in ink.

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Installation
October 5, 2020

1,000-Square-Foot Mosaic Honors Pioneering Black Suffragette Ida B. Wells [Interview]

Recently, the U.S. celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment—an amendment that gave some, not all, women the right to vote. To honor the efforts of suffragettes, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission helped sponsor the creation of a 1,000-foot installation featuring a portrait of a prominent figure of the movement—Ida B. Wells, a Black woman whose story of activism begins over 130 years ago.

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Wildlife Photography
October 4, 2020

Photographer Builds His Own Floating “Bird Hide” To Go Incognito in the Wild

Since 2007, Ray Hennessy has been honing his wildlife photography and, in particular, his passion for birds. Several years ago, he was looking for a way to make himself even more invisible during his photoshoots in order to capture the birds during their normal routines. That's when he came up with an ingenious floating bird hide that would allow him to immerse himself in the water while keeping his equipment safe.

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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.