Cats
September 1, 2021

Tiny Kitten Found Alone in Forest Latches Onto Cyclists and Won’t Let Go

Forests are teeming with all kinds of creatures, but there’s one animal that you would never expect to see there—a kitten. When a woman named Céline and her husband, Daniel, were cycling through the countryside of central Brittany, France, they noticed a tiny kitten all alone, distressed, and hungry. They stopped to make sure she was okay, but little did they know, the stray cat would soon become a part of their family.

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Art
September 1, 2021

Art Critic Cosplays as Famous Figures From Iconic Paintings

Have you ever looked at a painting and wondered what it would be like to live inside of it? Well, Olga Tolstunova might be able to show you. The Ukrainian art teacher has been cosplaying as the figures of history's most famous paintings to make learning about these well-known pieces more fun. She uses makeup, clothing, and creative backgrounds to replicate artwork from different eras and art styles.

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Crafts
August 30, 2021

Artist Sparks Joy With Psychedelic Stained Glass Art Inspired by Organic Shapes

Although stained glass is often associated with ornate Gothic churches, contemporary glass artists are showing there are more creative possibilities to this ancient medium. Artist Meggy Wilm (aka Colorado Glass Works) creates whimsical, rainbow pieces inspired by organic shapes, nature, and animals. She first discovered the medium in 2017, when she was living in Denver, Colorado.

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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.