Art
September 26, 2019

Interview: Renowned Paper Quilling Artist Reveals Her Most Groundbreaking Works

Renowned paper quilling artist Yulia Brodskaya never imagined that her career would lead to where it is today. Originally trained as a commercial artist, her first forays into papercraft were born out of a desire to create self-promotional work to woo potential design clients. But by spelling her first name in strips of paper, she had unknowingly entered the world of this centuries-old craft that traces its origins back to the Renaissance.

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Sculpture
September 25, 2019

Vintage Cameras Cut Up and Turned into Dissected Sculptures Display the Intricate Beauty of Old Tech

When we last checked in with Fabian Oefner, the Swiss artist was making a $2 million Lamborghini explode. Now he's working on a much smaller scale with his new series CutUp. Exploring the world of technical objects, Oefner is carefully slicing apart vintage still and video cameras. Each element is then arranged to show off the beauty of its mechanics and encased in clear resin to immortalize its industrial design for eternity.

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Food Art
September 25, 2019

Food Artist Gets Kids to Eat Healthy by Turning Meals into Pop Culture Masterpieces

Food artist and mom Laleh Mohmedi transforms ordinary ingredients into edible masterpieces on plates. Working with the likes of pita bread, noodles, and lettuce, she uses the foodstuffs as a painter would wield pigment and brush. The results of her cooking and plating are pop culture portraits of beloved fictional characters. She produces amazing likenesses of all of her subjects—an especially impressive feat considering everything that she produces is edible, too.

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Inspiring
September 24, 2019

Generous Plumber Offers Services for Free to Over 2,000 Elderly and Disabled People

Over two years ago, plumber James Anderson received a career-changing call. On the other end of the line was an elderly, bed-bound man who explained to Anderson that he was without heating or hot water. While other companies the customer had called were unable to solve this issue, Anderson found a solution within thirty minutes—and, unlike the previous plumbers, he offered his services with a full discount.

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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.