Toys
March 26, 2021

23 Challenging 3D Puzzles That Are Perfect for People Who Love Brain Teasers

Three-dimensional puzzles make great gifts for people of all ages. Brain teasers can help exercise your mind and keep you sharp. For children, these puzzles can teach lessons about geometry, math, logic, and could even improve motor skills. But no matter why you’re buying one, these types of puzzles are sure to cure your boredom and leave you feeling more clever than when you started.

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DIY
March 25, 2021

Modern Macramé: How an Ancient Fiber Art Has Resurfaced as a Beautiful Craft

Knotting—or macramé—is one of many crafts being revived by those who love working with their hands. Just like surface embroidery, quilting, and needlework are seeing a bump in popularity, macramé is being transformed from a 1970s relic into a hot, trendy art form. A versatile form of fiber art, macramé can be used to make everything from wall hangings and plant hangers to jewelry, purses, and even clothing items.

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Tattoos
March 25, 2021

These Colorful Animal Tattoos Look Like Comic Book Characters

Seoul-based tattoo artist Hen creates vibrant body art inspired by the animal kingdom. These minimalistic renderings capture the cute side of creatures both large and small by using bold linework, simplified shapes, and whimsical colors. From rainbow sheep to long-lashed hedgehogs to funny-faced kittens, each of these gleeful critters looks like the star of their own comic book.

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Photography
March 24, 2021

Photographer Travels Asia Capturing the Beautiful Patterns Emerging in Everyday Life

Beautiful patterns emerge from everyday life if you know where to look. Japanese photographer Ryosuke Kosuge (who goes by the artistic moniker RK) travels East Asia seeking moments of simplicity, symmetry, and elegance in the city and country landscapes. The Tokyo-based photographer captures images of traditional crafts and modern technology with particular attention paid to repeating patterns.

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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.