Sculpture
September 30, 2021

Giant Origami Animal Sculptures Transform NYC’s Garment District Into a Colorful Zoo

With its intricate designs folded from delicate squares of paper, origami is traditionally thought of as a very fragile art form. However, for California artist Hacer, the traditional art of paper folding is much more than that. The sculptor was originally introduced to origami when he was just 7 years old, through the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr.

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DIY
September 27, 2021

10+ Air-Dry Clay Ideas That Will Make You Want to Start Creating

Clay is a material with many possibilities. From pottery to sculpture to jewelry, it can be manipulated to create a variety of different forms. However, you don't need access to a kiln to start working with this material. Air-dry clay is a type of clay that can be manipulated while still moist, and be left out to dry when finished. Most of the time, it will be ready to go within a day or two.

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Creative Products
September 26, 2021

20 Portable Products for Traveling Artists to Stay Creative On the Go

Picking out what to pack for a trip can be tricky for any traveler—especially those who happen to be artists. On top of travel essentials, creative globetrotters have to figure out a way to fit all sorts of supplies in their suitcases, from sharp scissors to messy paints. Fortunately, however, we've come up with a list of portable products for all sorts of artists on the go.

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History
September 26, 2021

AI Technology Colorizes Rare Video Footage of WWII London To Bring the Era to Life

Many people enjoy watching films from the mid-20th century to catch a glimpse into a past existence. However, these movies rarely show you what life was really like for otherwise ordinary folks. The Netherlands-based film editor known as Ricks Filmrestoration (Rick88888888 on YouTube) is changing that with restored, colorized, and enhanced video footage of war-torn London during World War II.

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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.