Installation
November 30, 2020

Colorful Installation Invites Viewers to an Immersive Collage of Earth’s Biodiversity

Words cannot fully encapsulate the immersive visual feast that is the work of Berlin-based collage artist, Clare Börsch. Densely populated with an expansive variety of flora and fauna from every corner of the earth, her installations envelop the viewer in an otherworldly ecosphere textured by intense color and stark contrasts. Despite the fact that they’re made of paper, the lush jungles that she creates seem almost real.

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Cars
November 28, 2020

Explore the “Exploded” Inner Workings of the Ford Model T, the Car That Changed America

The Ford Model T car is an American icon. Billed as the country's first affordable vehicle, it was released in 1908 by the Ford Motor Company under the direction of Henry Ford. Sold for between $260 and $850 (about $7,300 and $24,000 in 2020), the car allowed the middle class to become motorists. American daily life adapted itself to this new mobility, and the U.S. still remains a nation of drivers.

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Furniture
November 27, 2020

This Giant Kotatsu Futon Is Big Enough to Keep Your Entire Family Warm This Winter

Have you heard of the kotatsu? The ingenious Japanese invention is a multi-functional piece of furniture that features a table frame covered by a heavy blanket, with a heating source underneath. The ultra-cozy design dates back to the 14th century, when traditional Japanese households would sit at a kotatsu to keep warm while they eat. Today, there are many modern versions of the traditional design, from a desk-style kotatsu to one with storage space.

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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.