Creative Products
April 1, 2021

Ordinary Books Open to Reveal Elegant Paper Vases Tucked Between the Covers

If you're a fan of Beauty and the Beast, then this elegant paper book vase will conjure feelings of nostalgia for the fairy tale. The decorative piece by MECLI is straight out of a storybook and creates the illusion that beautiful blooms have sprouted from the book's spine. With its enchanting design, it's only fitting that the creative vessel carries the name Flowery Tale.

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Architecture
April 1, 2021

Man Previously Experiencing Homelessness Is the First To Live in a 3D-Printed Tiny Home

A new project by ICON combines two things that tend to interest architecture lovers: 3D-printed buildings and tiny living. The firm has created a 3D-printed tiny home and is doing some good for the community at the same time. Tim Shea, a 70-year-old man who has struggled with housing insecurity, is the first to benefit from this cost-effective construction technique.

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Oil Painting
March 31, 2021

Surreal Paintings of Birds Evoke the Mysteries Always Present in the Natural World

Self-taught artist Josie Morway immortalizes different species of birds in hyper-realistic portraits. She uses traditional oil painting techniques and dramatic iconography to envelope each creature in a mystical setting that borders on the surreal. Based in Boston, Morway's practice explores the vulnerability and resilience of nature—especially as it relates to people and industrialization.

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Resources
March 30, 2021

You Can Now Virtually Walk the Halls of the Louvre’s Amazing Art Collection

The legendary Musée du Louvre in Paris is presently closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, like many art institutions around the world, the Louvre is taking the opportunity to bring its massive collection of artwork and artifacts to a global audience by creating easy-to-explore virtual catalogs. The museum has revamped its website and has added a new, free platform where researchers and art lovers can browse 482,000 entries from the rich collections.

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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.