Design
January 21, 2020

These Shampoo Bottles Are Made Entirely of Soap as Eco-Friendly Packaging

It’s no secret that plastic waste is a huge problem for the environment. In addition to food packaging, cosmetic and toiletry products are some of the many items that are filling up landfills and polluting oceans. That’s why Berlin-based product designer Jonna Breitenhuber decided to come up with a zero waste alternative to plastic bottles. She created SOAPBOTTLE—packaging made from soap.

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Renaissance Art
January 20, 2020

Who Is Giotto? Learn About the Life and Art of the Father of the Renaissance

The Italian Renaissance is regarded as one of the most vibrant periods in western art history. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created highly realistic works that emphasized a renewed interest in anatomy and proportion. To find the catalyst for this remarkable change, one has to look back to a painter from the Proto-Renaissance period named Giotto.

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Art History
January 20, 2020

16th-Century Nun’s Incredible ‘Last Supper’ Is Restored by an All-Female Team of Experts

Unfortunately, when it comes to art, women often aren't recognized in history. Many talented female artists are often overlooked in favor of their male contemporaries, simply due to circumstance or the opportunities presented to them because of their gender. But in Florence, there's a group working to make sure that women get the acknowledgement they deserve.

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Drawing
January 19, 2020

Interview: Artist Spends 5 Years Drawing Giant Colored Pencil Map of North America

Artist and cartographer Anton Thomas is making waves for his enormous, hand-drawn map of North America. Executed in pen and colored pencil over the course of nearly 5 years, he spent almost 4,000 hours creating this incredibly detailed view of the continent. It's an ambitious project that required Thomas' dedication and a lot of sacrifice; but in the end, he was rewarded both personally and professionally for his trouble.

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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.