Paper Art
May 24, 2021

Origami Artist Reimagines Trees With Leaves Made of Tiny Paper Cranes

Japanese artist Naoki Onogawa has been fascinated with the traditional art of origami since he was a child. Now, he incorporates the popular craft into his own artwork. Using nothing more than his hands, the artist folds hundreds of tiny origami cranes that are small enough to fit on the tip of his finger. Those minuscule paper creatures are then used as leaves on the delicate branches of his asymmetrical tree-like sculptures.

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Sculpture
May 23, 2021

25-Foot-Tall Ganesh Sculpture Made of Over 5 Tons of Bananas

In Hinduism, the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebrates the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesh, the god of prosperity, new beginnings, and wisdom. In the Indian city of Sambalpur in Odisha, a group called Natraj Club pay their respects to the Hindu god by creating an epic statue of him every year using different materials. In 2017, the 11 members created a 25-foot-tall Ganesh statue made with five metric tons (about 5.5 tons) of bananas.

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Toys
May 22, 2021

15 Architectural Model Kits Perfect for People Who Love Building Things

Did you build a lot of LEGO sets growing up? Or, maybe you preferred creating your own designs with Lincoln Logs or other fun building blocks. From them, you may have developed a love for building things and coming up with unique creations. My Modern Met has collected a list of 15 great architecture model kits that will awaken your inner child and help you to unlock your creativity.

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