Food Art
January 3, 2020

Woman Creates Incredible Movie-Inspired Sculptures Out of Gingerbread

While many of us are just trying to get the hang of putting together a gingerbread house that won't collapse, motion designer Caroline Eriksson is pushing the limits of the medium. Since 2013, the Swedish creative has been producing impressive movie-related gingerbread sculptures. Her creations, which take about five weeks to complete, become more and more ambitious each year.

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Animals
January 2, 2020

Amazing Photo of an Osprey in Mid-Hunt Captures Every Moment of Its Incredible Dive

Ospreys are powerful birds of prey known for their fishing abilities. Diving down from up to 100 feet in the air, they expertly use their claws to pluck their meals from water. Their athletic abilities make them popular with wildlife photographers, but one, in particular, is using a Victoria technique to demonstrate their power. Photographer Chen Chengguang (aka Joinus12345) is known for his stunning bird photography, which he shares with his followers on Instagram.

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Painting
January 1, 2020

Surreal Animal Paintings Reimagine Wildlife and Their Connection to Nature

Artist Jon Ching is mesmerized by the beautiful plumage of birds. He celebrates their incredible markings and colors in dreamlike paintings that fuse animals with other parts of nature—and sometimes other creatures, too. In one instance, small red birds replace the bulbous blooms on tropical plants. Another of Ching's oil artworks presents a stately portrait of a turquoise-colored bird whose layers of feathers morph into leaves punctuated by yellow flowers.

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Sculpture
December 31, 2019

Learn the Ancient Art of Glassblowing and the Contemporary Artists Who Blow Us Away Today

How does a glass bowl get formed or an exquisite sculpture get made? This is done through the art of glassblowing. The practice involves shaping the material using heat and, as the term implies, blowing. It’s a relatively simple act that has the power to create awe-inspiring art that can be functional, decorative, or both. The techniques used in glassblowing have remained nearly the same since it was first discovered.

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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.