Environment
February 24, 2020

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Built a Solar Farm in His Hometown That Powers Half the City

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who was one of the earliest advocates for using renewable energy, installed water heating solar panels on the roof of the White House in 1979, during his administration. Unfortunately, the next President, Ronald Reagan, ordered them to be removed, as he had a different take on energy consumption. However, that didn’t hinder Carter’s dedication to providing clean, efficient energy to the public.

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Sculpture
February 24, 2020

Artist Turns Nuts, Bolts, and Scrap Metal Into Life-Size Animal Sculptures

While most of us dispose of old car parts and unused cutlery at the dump, Aloha, Oregon-based artist Brian Mock turns scrap metal into fantastic outdoor sculptures. He collects use and discarded materials—such as screws, nuts, and bolts—and assembles them into human and animal forms. Mock has been exploring a number of artistic practices from an early age, but discovered his love of upcycling art in the 1990s.

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Drawing
February 23, 2020

Striking Illustrations “Dissect” Humans and Animals to Reveal Their Surreal Inner Workings

Some artists have a gift for portraying the macabre. Such is the case for British artist Paul Jackson, who specializes in uncanny drawings that “dissect” their subjects. These illustrations depict both animals and people, and showcase Jackson's masterful pen techniques, as well as his keen understanding of anatomical details. Originally from Brighton, the artist now resides in Toronto, Canada. There, his unique, edgy style has attracted the attention of the music and film industry.

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DIY
February 22, 2020

10+ “Book Nook” Shelf Inserts That Are Adding Miniature Magic to Bookshelves

Great books have the power to transport us to different worlds, so why should their bookshelves be any different? A recent decor trend called “book nooks” is changing that. They are crafty creations that live among the novels on your shelf. Measuring roughly the height and width of one or two books, they are reminiscent of dollhouses or slender dioramas.

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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.