Art
February 28, 2020

Stark White Paper Cities Made From Dozens of Cut and Layered Sheets of Paper

Artist Ayumi Shibata practices the Japanese art of paper cutting to create layered, three-dimensional sculptures. By using dozens (and sometimes over 100) sheets of paper, Shibata crafts intricate cityscapes and forests that are compiled into hand-bound books and contained inside glass jars. When illuminated by light, the tiers of white paper glow to express a cinematic depth. Not only is paper a convenient and inexpensive material, but it also has deep significance for the artist.

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Travel
February 26, 2020

Floating Parade Brings the Eccentric Art of Hieronymus Bosch to Life

Hieronymus Bosch is one of the most intriguing painters of the Northern Renaissance. Though little is known about his life, Bosch's surreal and absurd paintings—which span the 15th and 16th centuries—are filled with incredible details that continue to influence artists today. In fact, there's even a parade of sorts, aptly called the Bosch Parade, that takes inspiration from the artist's fantastical imagination.

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Animals
February 24, 2020

15 Fascinating Animal X-Rays From the Oregon Zoo

For zookeepers, there's nothing more important than the routine checkups their animals receive—and this often includes x-rays. These images can give useful insight into what's happening under the surface and allow caretakers to intervene in health situations immediately. At the Oregon Zoo, they're lucky enough to have state-of-the-art digital radiology equipment that makes their veterinary care world-class.

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Installation
February 24, 2020

14 Artists Transform Saudi Arabian Desert Into a Contemporary Art Oasis

An ancient oasis in Saudi Arabia has been transformed into a contemporary art playground for Desert X AlUla. The event brings together fourteen local and international artists, who have created site-specific installations inspired by the natural surroundings. This type of interactive installation is the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia and is a spinoff of the Desert X events that happen every two years in California's Coachella Valley.

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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.