Inspiring
August 6, 2020

96-Year-Old Navajo Grandmother Goes Viral on TikTok for Her Beadwork

Beadwork is an aesthetically beautiful form of art, but it also represents so much more than what's on the surface. The practice of beading is tethered to a rich history and culture within Indigenous communities. Unique to each tribe, the art form is passed down through generations. Many older generations continue to create beaded designs, but 96-year-old Navajo beadworker Annette Bilagody has amassed a particularly stunning body of work.

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Design
August 5, 2020

Japanese Craftsman Designs Elegant Bag Specifically for Carrying One Watermelon

As far as fruits go, watermelon is arguably one of the best. But it has one flaw—it’s heavy and awkward to carry. That’s why Japanese craftsman Yusuke Kadoi (for Tsuchiya Kaban) has created a luxury leather bag specifically for carrying one. Holding exactly one, round watermelon, the elegant carrier was crafted by Kadoi as part of a project, titled The Fun of Carrying.

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Creative Products
August 5, 2020

These 1,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzles Let You Recreate the Greatest Works From Art History

Completing a jigsaw and making art are two of the best stress-relieving activities, so why not find a way to combine them? Montreal-based puzzle manufacturer Eurographics reimagines iconic masterpieces from art history as 1,000-piece challenges that allow you to make your very own art gallery from the comfort of your home. Puzzle enthusiasts can discover the imaginative imagery of Surrealism in the Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali-inspired jigsaws.

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Music
August 4, 2020

Notre-Dame’s Famed Organ Will Undergo a Four-Year Restoration

A little over a year after a fire raged through Notre-Dame Cathedral, its famous organ is getting a makeover. Though France's largest musical instrument wasn't damaged in the fire, it certainly needs a good cleaning. Work has just begun and is estimated to take four years. That will get this majestic instrument ready to play when Notre-Dame is set to reopen after reconstruction in 2024.

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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.