Dance
August 13, 2020

11-Year-Old Nigerian Dancer Gets International Dance Scholarship Because of Viral Video

If you were to describe 11-year-old Nigerian dancer Anthony Mmesoma Madu in only a few words, graceful and ethereal would be apt descriptors. The young performer has leaped over hurdles of stereotypes to become an accomplished dancer and, recently, a viral sensation. Back in June, the Leap of Dance Academy (the school that Madu attends as one of only 12 students) posted a video that provided a glimpse of the young artist in his element.

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Drawing
August 12, 2020

Artist Spends 113 Days Covering a Wall in Her Home With Doodles About Life During COVID-19 Quarantine

An artist named Viktorija, working under the name artistVik, embarked on a creative odyssey while in COVID-19 quarantine. Known for creating charming greeting cards and ceramics, Viktorija switched up her routine by grabbing a paintbrush and pen to doodle on a wall in her home. The tiny drawings became a daily ritual for her, and the project lasted 113 days—the length of time it took her to completely fill the wall with miniature artwork.

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Painting
August 12, 2020

Sculptural Palette Knife Paintings Capture the Striking Beauty of California Beaches

Sometimes, the splendorous beauty of the ocean cannot be captured in photographs alone. La Jolla, California-based artist Krista Schumacher creates vibrant tactile paintings that embody the entire sensory experience of a day at the beach. Her ongoing series traverses the idyllic seascapes of Southern California at different times of the day. Schumacher has many considerations when beginning her paintings.

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Animals
August 11, 2020

This Snapchat Filter Will Instantly Turn Your Dog Into a Disney Character

If you think that the animals in Disney films are adorable, then Snapchat has a new filter you're sure to love. Called “cartoon face,” it transforms your dog into a “Disneyfied” version of themselves, making them even cuter than they already are. This is not a filter by Disney, but the illustration style recalls the aesthetic of their classic flicks like 101 Dalmatians and Lady and the Tramp.

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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.