Architecture
July 31, 2019

Illustrators Celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s Timeless Architecture with Vintage-Style Posters

American architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 structures during his 70-year career, making him one of the most prolific and celebrated architects of all time. From the Guggenheim Museum in New York to Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, Wright’s buildings are iconic, and some have even been named UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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Landscape Photography
July 31, 2019

Photos Shot on the “Blue Border” of Day and Night Capture the Enchantment of Twilight

German landscape photographer Kilian Schönberger invites viewers to see nature in a new light. In Winter’s Tale, Schönberger imagines snow-covered scenery as settings for fairytales and folklore. With Winter is Coming, he pays tribute to one of his favorite fantasy stories. And, for his most recent series, The Blue Border, Schönberger explores the alluring enchantment of twilight. Featuring photographs shot both at dusk and dawn, The Blue Border captures the magical moments of blue-tinted beauty that regularly grace nature.

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Photography
July 30, 2019

Stunning Shapes and Shadows on Earth That Can Only Be Seen from Above

Brothers JP and Mike Andrews were astonished the first time they sent their drone into the air. These initial flights revealed a world hidden in the skies, one that turned the seemingly mundane perspective at ground level into a thing of beauty when viewed from above. Inspired by what they saw, the brothers set out to travel the world and “to show how weird and wonderful the world can look from above.

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Technology
July 29, 2019

Sony Develops Wearable Air Conditioner to Keep You Cool While on the Move

If you're someone who suffers in the heat of summer, you'll be intrigued by a new offering from Sony. The Reon Pocket is a personal air conditioner that will keep you cool whether you're on a crowded train or watching a ball game under the scorching sun. The portable, wearable device was developed as part of Sony's startup acceleration program and was just funded on the company's crowdfunding website.

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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.