Photography
November 12, 2021

Photographer Zooms in on the “Hidden Beauty” of Small Seeds and Fruits

How often do you give seeds a second glance? Photographer Levon Biss will make you think twice about these small but vital structures. His series The Hidden Beauty of Seeds and Fruits features an up-close look at some of the specimens housed at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden. The images showcase the striking and unexpected beauty of seeds and fruit, and Biss has done a fantastic job of photographing their fine details.

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Installation
November 11, 2021

For Over 40 Years, This Artist Has Used the Earth as a Canvas for Realistic Portraits [Interview]

For four decades, artist Stan Herd has been using the earth as his canvas. Inspired by his experience growing up on a farm in Kansas, Herd has taken his love and knowledge of the land to new heights with his incredible portraits. His latest, located in Atlanta, was created in celebration of International Day of the Girl and World Space Week. Featuring NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, it stretches over 4,800 square feet.

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Jewelry
November 10, 2021

Beaded Snake Jewelry Looks Like Real Reptiles Wrapped Around Your Body

Those with a fear of snakes might cringe at the thought of wearing one around their neck, but these jewelry designs by Ukrainian artist Anna (of Foxy Style Jewelry), might just change your mind. Anna creates beaded snake jewelry designs that celebrate the serpent as a timeless charm. The serpent is one of the oldest mythological symbols, and throughout history, snakes have been a common motif in jewelry designs.

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Food Art
November 9, 2021

Japanese Food Artist Turns Rice Into Adorable Onigiri Characters

Are you a fan of onigiri? The popular Japanese rice balls are usually formed into triangular or cylindrical shapes and wrapped in nori; however, there’s one food artist in Japan who is putting their own creative spin on the traditional snack. Simply known on Instagram as Onigiri Gekijō—meaning “rice ball theater”—the creative chef turns ordinary ingredients into all kinds of cute and funny characters.

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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.