My Modern Met

August 21, 2019

Here’s What Many Fruits and Vegetables Looked Thousands of Years Ago

There's a lot of talk these days about GMOs and trying to eat more natural foods, but the concept of manipulating crops has been around since ancient times. Of course, the type of genetic modification practiced to transform wild organisms into domesticated crops is quite different than the genetic engineering of today.

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Funny

August 21, 2019

These Passport Photo Shoots Reveal a Bizarre Twist When You Zoom Out

Passport photos are some of the most mundane types of portraits you can have taken.

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Embroidery

August 21, 2019

Brilliant Bead Embroidery Turns Earth’s Beautiful Animals into Dazzling 3D Stitches

London-based textile artist Laura Baverstock crafts bespoke embroideries that both honor and push the boundaries of the ancient craft.

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Creative Products

August 21, 2019

‘Archidoodle’ Activity Book Helps Aspiring Architects Get Their Plans on Paper

When you were a kid, did you love completing puzzles and following prompts? If so, you've probably enthusiastically embraced the recent adult activity book trend. From a fun field guide to a pop-up planetarium, nostalgic authors are crafting age-appropriate books with a hands-on twist. While many of these books aim to keep you busy or help you relax, some let you follow your artistic aspirations, like Archidoodle.

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DIY

August 20, 2019

22 Contemporary Quilt Patterns to Add a Stylish Touch to Your Cozy Home

Have you ever wanted to make a quilt?

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Drawing

August 20, 2019

Dreamy Illustrations Explore Human Emotion and Our Connection to Nature

London-based Spanish illustrator Helena Perez Garcia creates dream-like, visual stories that communicate complex feelings and human connection with nature.

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Style

August 20, 2019

Futuristic ‘Black Squid Jacket’ Mimics the Color-Changing Skin of a Squid

Squids are among the few animals in the world that can change the color of their skin in the blink of an eye. The remarkable transformation helps them to camouflage among their environment to become nearly invisible and safe from predators, but they can also make themselves bright and colorful to stand out when they need to.

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Portrait Photography

August 20, 2019

Interview: Photographer Debunks the “Crazy Cat Lady” Stereotype with Over 300 Portraits

The “crazy cat lady” is one of modern culture’s most enduring stereotypes.

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Animals

August 19, 2019

Here’s the Right Way to Hold Your Cat, According to a Helpful Vet

Have you ever wondered if you're carrying, picking up, or even petting your cat properly? If so, you're not alone.

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Architecture

August 19, 2019

100-Square-Foot Tiny Vacation Home Packs a Massively Relaxing Getaway

A vacation home doesn't have to be massive to be a relaxing getaway. The 100-square-foot Galiano 100 tiny house is a prime example of how clever design and a gorgeous location is all you need. Kris and Ali, a newly engaged couple, wanted to create a place that could be shared with their family and friends.

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