Sculpture
December 31, 2019

Learn the Ancient Art of Glassblowing and the Contemporary Artists Who Blow Us Away Today

How does a glass bowl get formed or an exquisite sculpture get made? This is done through the art of glassblowing. The practice involves shaping the material using heat and, as the term implies, blowing. It’s a relatively simple act that has the power to create awe-inspiring art that can be functional, decorative, or both. The techniques used in glassblowing have remained nearly the same since it was first discovered.

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Furniture
December 30, 2019

Amazing Wood and Resin Ocean Coast Tables Look Like Living Shores With Moving Tides

The ocean meets land in this set of unique furniture created by artist Rivka Wilkins and woodworker Jared Davis. Their collaboration, which includes a bench and a coffee table, combines decorative layered resin art with a walnut slab of reclaimed wood. Wilkins, known for her wave-inspired paintings, adorned Davis’ large tables with brilliant swirling blues and incredible textures that recall the sudsy ocean tide.

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History
December 29, 2019

The Good, the Bad, and the Mad: 7 Fascinating Emperors of Ancient Rome

The Ancient Roman empire made lasting footprints in Italy and across Europe, the likes of which can still be seen today in architectural feats like the Pantheon and Hadrian's Wall. Although this famous regime spent almost 500 years as a republic, it is perhaps best remembered for the subsequent string of infamous emperors which transformed Rome into the perilous force that dominated the Mediterranean.

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Creative Products
December 27, 2019

This Crafter Will Crochet a Custom Bird Sculpture of Your Beloved Feathered Friend

Crochet is about more than creating blankets and clothing. Did you know that there is a technique called amigurumi that invites you to make adorable figures from yarn and a hook? Crafter Tanya Zhylyayeva uses this approach to construct her own flock of parrots, lovebirds, cockatiels, and more. In her popular Etsy shop, you can purchase one of her ready-made birds as well as downloadable patterns to try on your own.

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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.