Food Art
April 15, 2020

Baker Makes Edible “Bread Bouquets” With Leftover Vegetables and Bread

There has been a recently renewed interest in crafting tasty things in the kitchen, and baking bread is part of this culinary renaissance. If you’re just starting out on your loaf-making journey, Instagram has no shortage of professional and enthusiast bakers alike who are showing off their beautiful bread. Baker Hannah P., aka Blondie + Rye, is a high school history teacher who expresses her creative side through her carb creations.

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Photography
April 13, 2020

Wedding Photographer Shoots a LEGO Wedding to Stay Creative During the Coronavirus

Photographers are finding ways to stay creative even in the midst of coronavirus shutdowns. From sprucing up their website to learning new skills, Chris Wallace of Carpe Diem Photography shared how he is keeping himself shooting during this difficult time. As a wedding photographer, when he’ll get back to work is uncertain, but canceled plans mean he has time to capture some impromptu nuptials.

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Art
April 10, 2020

Paper Quilling Artist Creates “Ultra Realistic” Animal Portraits

Paper quilling is largely considered a decorative art, but artist Amy Crain proves that realism is possible with the right materials and technique. Her amazing paper quilled animals feature a cuddly cat and a pair of precious pups that have subtle changes in the coloring of their fur as well as the direction of their hairs. At a glance, the three-dimensional portraits almost look like photographs. The results will make you do a double-take!

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Astronomy
April 9, 2020

NASA Releases Stunning Hi-Res Photos of Jupiter’s Swirling Atmosphere

Since first landing on Jupiter in 2016, NASA's Juno space probe has provided us with a wealth of information about the solar system's largest planet. In particular, its JunoCam—which beams back photographs taken by the probe—has allowed the public to see incredible visuals of Jupiter. NASA has highlighted one image in particular from Juno's 25th flyby of the planet, also known as a perijove.

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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.