My Modern Met

July 7, 2020

17th-Century Warship Pulled From Icy Baltic Sea Is Almost Perfectly Preserved

Titanic. Lusitania. Arizona. These are the names that come to mind when we think of ships that met tragic ends, but the Swedish warship, Vasa, is not as readily available in our memories. The Vasa was a brightly painted spectacle of maritime design commissioned by the Swedish monarchy under Gustav Adolf II in the early 17th century.

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Technology

July 7, 2020

Sony’s Wearable Air Conditioner Is Now Available to Purchase in Japan

Sony has finally released its personal cooling system, just in time for the summer.

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Portrait Photography

July 7, 2020

Adorable Photos of Children Cuddling Baby Animals That Are Just Their Size

Kids and animals are a double dose of cuteness.

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Drawing

July 7, 2020

People Around the World Ask This Artist to Reimagine Them as Cartoons

Have you ever commissioned a caricature artist for a hilarious (if also uncannily accurate) portrait of yourself? Illustrator Robert Dejesus merges the quirky energy of traditional caricatures with his own expressive anime-like style. People from around the world commission him to transform their photographs into whimsical cartoon characters that pop off the page.

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History

July 6, 2020

Civil Rights Pioneer Leona Tate Is Turning School She Helped Desegregate Into Center for Equality

One November morning in 1960, four first-grade girls broke ground when they set foot in their new schools.

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Creative Products

July 6, 2020

LEGO Unveils Artistic Poster Sets for Adults That You Can Hang on Your Wall

There’s something incredibly relaxing about stepping away from digital screens to create something with our hands.

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Environment

July 6, 2020

Germany Announces Ban on Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2021

Germany is stepping up measures to get in line with European Union guidelines to ban single-use plastics by 2021. In an effort to squash “throw-away culture,” Germany is banning the sale of single-use plastic straws, cotton buds, and food containers. As of July 3, 2021, consumers will no longer find these items in circulation.

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Drawing

July 6, 2020

Illustrator Creates Heartwarming Animal Comics to Spread Positivity Every Day

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many parts of our daily lives, including our mental health.

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Embroidery

July 6, 2020

6 of the Best Pairs of Embroidery Scissors That Avid Stitchers Love to Use

As with many things in a creative field, having the right tools can make a big difference.

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Art History

July 5, 2020

Explore How Neo-Expressionism Revolutionized Contemporary Figurative Painting

At the start of the 20th century, Expressionism turned the art world on its head. Spearheaded by German artists aiming to distort reality and “express” emotion, this modernist movement called for bright colors, bold brushstrokes, and energetic compositions. While Expressionism's popularity waned by 1920, it has since sparked several styles and genres, with the Neo-Expressionists—a pack of daring artists—leading the charge.

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