Animals
January 28, 2020

Meet the Furrowed-Brow Feline People Are Calling the New Grumpy Cat

Last spring, the world mourned the loss of the permanently furrowed-brow feline known as Grumpy Cat. Although no one can replace Grumpy Cat—whose real name was Tardar Sauce—it appears that there is a new “angry” kitty capturing the hearts of the internet. Named Meow Meow, the fluffy feline lives in Taiwan and has strikingly similar coloring to the dearly departed Tardar Sauce with blue eyes to match.

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Art
January 27, 2020

Artist Creates Gigantic Pop Culture Portraits From Thousands of Rubik’s Cubes

There are many Rubik’s Cube masters out there who can solve the iconic 3D puzzle in record time, but there aren’t many people who can create art from the colorful cubes. When we first introduced you to Pete Fecteau (of Buttonpresser Studios) back in 2011, he had just completed an epic mosaic of Martin Luther King Jr. made entirely out of 4,242 Rubik’s Cubes.

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Art History
January 24, 2020

7 Important Types of Chinese Art, From Ancient Pottery to Modern Poetry

As one of the world's oldest civilizations, it comes as no surprise that China boasts a rich history of art. Over the course of over 3,000 years, the country has crafted a vibrant culture made up of countless art forms, that, together, help paint a picture of China's fascinating evolution. Here, we unearth some of the age-old country's most important artistic contributions, from ancient pottery to classical poetry to contemporary installation.

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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.