Architecture
June 12, 2021

Lush Vertical Garden Tower Will Bring City Dwellers Closer to Nature

The word biophilia describes humans' innate desire to be immersed in the natural world. Planned for Singapore’s Orchard Boulevard, the new Park Nova residential tower does just that by reimagining traditional city living to help people enjoy the benefits of urbanity and wildlife. Creators PLP Architecture has enhanced the tower by using biophilic design qualities and incorporating lush greenery to connect residents to nature.

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Infographic
June 11, 2021

10 Bob Ross Quotes To Make You Feel Like You’re Flying Above the Clouds and Happy Little Trees

Beloved American painter and TV personality Bob Ross wanted everyone to believe that they, too, could be an artist. Ross was the creator and host of The Joy of Painting, where he demonstrated landscape painting and shared whimsical advice along the way. On the show, Ross painted mountains and trees along with streams and clouds. His episodes were an equal balance of art instruction and incredible wisdom in a zen-inducing tone of voice.

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Sculpture
June 10, 2021

Beautiful Resin and Flower Animal Sculptures Look Like They’re Carved From Ice

Resin is a versatile medium that can be cleverly crafted to look like other materials. Russian artist Evgeny Hontor uses it to create miniature animal sculptures that look like they’re made of ice. The faux ice sculptures appear as though they belong in an otherworldly forest, where tiny creatures evolve from the icy rivers. For Hontor, creating art is “a philosophy of life.” He’s been drawing since childhood, and he began studying sculpture in 2006.

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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.