Design
June 26, 2020

Family Builds Custom Bar in Their Garden That Looks Just Like a Real Pub Inside

Having a local pub is great, but imagine the convenience of having a bar in your own backyard. That’s exactly what the Crabtree family in Manchester, England treated themselves to. During lockdown, they commissioned local furniture business Octavia Chic to create a tiny garden pub, aptly called The Drunken Crab. Taking three to four weeks to complete, the adorable DIY drinking den is built from wood and looks super stylish from the outside.

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Painting
June 25, 2020

These Hyperrealistic Paintings of Nature Are a Breath of Fresh Air

Korean artist An Jung-hwan creates hyperrealistic paintings that look like portals into vivid landscapes. His painstakingly meticulous technique renders textured tree bark, dappled sunlight, and lush green grass as perfect as a photograph. Each nature scene is so enticing in its clarity that it beckons you to look closer. Born in 1978, Jung-hwan received his formal education in painting at Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea.

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Portrait Photography
June 24, 2020

Fairytale-Inspired Portraits Reimagine Disney Princesses as Regal Young Black Girls

Thanks to a collaborative effort between makeup artist and hairstylist LaChanda Gatson and CreativeSoul Photography, Disney princesses have been beautifully reimagined as young Black girls. Aptly called Princess Series, the stunning portraits feature the girls made up from head to toe to capture the essence of characters like Snow White and Ariel.

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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.