Creative Products
October 18, 2020

Playful Transparent Keychain Turns Any Landscape Into a Cartoon Character’s Dress Design

Inspired by fashion and nature, Japanese illustrator Kamome Fuyuno has created a clever keychain that combines both. The acrylic accessory features an illustrated girl wearing a transparent dress. Simply hold up the keychain to your surroundings, and the dress is instantly “painted” with the colors, motifs, and patterns of the surrounding environment.

Read Article

Creative Products
October 17, 2020

22 Creative Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Frida Kahlo

One of the most famous artists of all time, Frida Kahlo is known for her colorful canvases and extensive series of self-portraits. Her powerful artwork visualizes an honest representation of her life, celebrates her femininity and culture, and expresses her innermost feelings. She once said, “I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.

Read Article

Underwater Photography
October 17, 2020

This Giant 826.9 Megapixel Photo is Named the World’s Largest Underwater Panorama

Brazilian photographer Marcio Cabral is known for his underwater panoramas. And now, he can add world record holder to his achievements, as an image he took in 2018 was recently named the world's largest underwater panorama by Guinness World Records. The photograph is an impressive 826.9 megapixels—breaking his previous record of 495 megapixels—and was taken in Brazil's Lagoa Misteriosa. Known for its transparent waters, the Lagoa Misteriosa (“Mysterious Lake”)

Read Article

Books
October 16, 2020

Self-Taught Baker Reveals How To Create Her Artistic Pie Designs in New Cookbook

Self-taught baker Lauren Ko combines artistry and pie to craft desserts that are a treat for the eyes and the taste buds. For years, she’s been wowing us with her artistic pies that incorporate complex crust weaving and geometric arrangements of various fruits and vegetables. Ko has gained widespread acclaim for her food art; and now, she’s letting us in on her baking secrets with her new book titled Pieometry.

Read Article

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.