Birds
December 21, 2019

Striking Portraits of Rare and Endangered Birds With Unique Personalities

British photographer Tim Flach is known for his striking portraits, which feature different animals treated with the same care as any human model. Placed against a plain background, each subject becomes a highly stylized object of beauty that expresses its own unique personality. In this way, Flach's portraits strike an emotional chord with their ability to draw a line between animal and human relationships.

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Art
December 19, 2019

Museum Digitally Alters 4 Masterpieces to Illustrate the Devastating Impact of Climate Change

The paintings of European masters often depict blissful scenes and lush landscapes—but what would these historical artworks look like if the artists had climate change on their minds? To coincide with the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid, Museo del Prado and WWF have teamed up to digitally alter paintings from the museum’s collection to reflect a grim future of rising sea levels and refugee camps.

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Food Art
December 17, 2019

This Incredible Baby Yoda-Themed Festive Pie Is Too Cute to Eat

Even if you haven’t watching Disney+’s Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian, chances are you’ve seen Baby Yoda (aka The Child) taking over the Internet lately. The adorable little character is the subject of many memes, but he’s also recently inspired a delectable pie crust design by Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin (of Pies Are Awesome).

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Embroidery
December 16, 2019

Vibrant Aerial Embroidery Captures the Beauty of English Farmlands From Above

Inspired by traditional embroidery techniques, more and more contemporary textile artists are pushing the boundaries of the craft to create elaborate textile art. One of those artists is 21-year-old Victoria Rose Richards. She uses a range of embroidery stitches to craft illustrative landscape scenes that are bursting with color and texture. Richards is based in rural Plymouth, England, where’s she’s surrounded by the natural beauty that inspires her.

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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.