Tattoos
August 7, 2019

New York Public Library Staff Reveal Their Meaningful Literary Tattoos

Tattoos offer an artistic way to pay homage to life’s passions. For the staff of the New York Public Library (NYPL), literature is their life—and they have the body art to prove it. A recent blog post on the NYPL website features a selection of staff members' tattoos that celebrate their favorite books, inspiring authors, and even now-defunct card catalogs. Each design is as different as their positions within the library.

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Art
August 6, 2019

Artist Spends 520 Hours Reimagining World Map as a Giant 20-Foot-Wide Tapestry

Porto-based textile artist Vanessa Barragão is known for her nature-inspired textile art that celebrates the beauty of the world’s ecosystems. Her latest piece, titled Botanical Tapestry, is her largest to date, and represents not just part of the Earth’s landscape, but the entire map of the world. The 20-foot-wide tapestry was developed to commemorate the partnership between London’s Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens.

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Photography
August 5, 2019

Interview: Artist Dedicates Her Spare Time to Restoring People’s Precious Photos

Using her artistic skills in a unique way, illustrator Michelle Spalding has a knack for photo restoration. As a hobby that's now gone viral, Spalding has been able to transform seemingly unsalvageable work into fresh photographs that show no signs of damage. After publishing some of her work online, her photo restoration work has gotten increased attention, which means that the number of requests she receives for help have skyrocketed.

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Hotels
August 2, 2019

Thrilling Hotel Design Includes Glass Pool Hovering 2,000 Feet Above Norwegian Fjords

Inspired by one of Norway's most scenic overlooks, Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio has released a spectacular concept for a new boutique hotel. The proposal features the accommodations nestled onto a side of Preikestolen, a cliff that soars nearly 2,000 feet (604 meters) over the Lysefjorden fjords. Already a popular tourist destination, adventurous visitors would have a new reason to make the hike thanks to the sleek hotel.

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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.