Drawing
February 15, 2020

Artist Explores New York City Through Energetic Sketches of Its Buildings and People

Brooklyn-based artist Gavin Snider captures the energy of New York City through urban sketching. Venturing to the likes of Grand Central Terminal, Greenwich Village, and Chinatown, he highlights one of the best reasons to live in Manhattan (and the surrounding boroughs)—there are so many different things to see and do. From contemporary structures to historical homes, his pen and ink drawings reflect what makes the city such an exciting place to live and work.

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Entertainment
February 14, 2020

Why the Film ‘Parasite’ Built a Lavish Home Completely From Scratch

The film Parasite has captivated fans and critics around the world. At the recent 92nd annual Oscars, the comedy-thriller won four awards—including the top prize of Best Picture. One category that it was nominated for, but didn’t win, was Best Production Design. And after you learn what went into creating the lavish Park family home, you’ll be surprised that it didn’t win in that category, too.

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DIY
February 13, 2020

Creative Dad 3D Prints Baby Yoda Valentines When He Learns Daughter’s School Banned Candy

It’s common for kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day by bringing treats for their entire class at school; but when Redditor miata_dad found out that his daughter’s school banned candy with their valentines, he got creative with what she could give to her classmates. Having recently gotten an Ender-3 3D printer, he summoned The Force to produce miniature iterations of The Child (better known as Baby Yoda) for each kid in her class.

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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.