Underwater Photography
December 7, 2020

Rare Octopus With Transparent Head Caught by Blackwater Photographer [Interview]

The depths of the ocean are a powerful draw for researchers, experienced divers, and photographers alike. The vast bodies of water which cover over 70 percent of the planet’s surface are still being explored and documented. Lured by mystery, blackwater photographers dive at night into icy, pitch-dark depths. Taipei-based photographer Wu Yung-sen has been deep sea diving and photographing marine life for four years.

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Art History
December 5, 2020

5 Paul Klee Paintings That Highlight His Movement-Bending Art Style

Swiss-born German artist Paul Klee became famous for his highly individual style that can’t be categorized into a specific movement. He was influenced by Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism, and he was associated with the German Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter, along with Wassily Kandinsky. Both artists visualized their personal experience of sound and music. Klee was a musician for most of his life and often practiced violin right before he began painting.

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Technology
December 5, 2020

Kintsugi-Inspired Bluetooth Speaker Cracks Open To Beam Light and Play Sound

At first glance, this beautiful object looks like a piece of Japanese pottery that was mended together using the Kintsugi technique. But it’s actually a Bluetooth speaker and light called Teno. Designed by Lumio and made from cast resin and natural sand, the sculptural piece of technology is designed to evoke calm and tranquility. The concept for Teno was born when former architect and Lumio founder Max Gunawan was taking a walk in the woods.

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Architecture
December 3, 2020

Architects Are Rethinking the Way We Remember History With Monuments

Uruguayan architect Gomez Platero has released a series of conceptual renderings of a mass memorial for the victims of COVID-19. Titled World Memorial to the Pandemic, the design features a circular concrete structure along the oceanside of an unspecified site. The minimal plane is disrupted by a singular void cut out of the center, allowing visitors to look inward at the water below, or outwards towards the horizon.

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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.