Design
July 5, 2019

This Unusual Subway Station Entrance in Frankfurt Looks Like a Tram Crashing into the Sidewalk

Subway stations aren’t usually go-to spots to see cool architecture, but many cities around the world make commuting more enjoyable by turning their transit hubs into works of art. While the best design is usually seen underground, an unusual subway entrance in Frankfurt, Germany brings artistic architecture to street level. Located in the city center, the Bockenheimer Warte subway entrance looks like an old tram car crashing into the concrete sidewalk.

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Travel
July 3, 2019

7 Things to Do in Portland for Art and Culture Lovers

Portland is a city that has gained a reputation for its idiosyncrasies. It has the unofficial tagline of “Keep Portland Weird,” and the television show Portlandia exemplified this in a series of comedic sketches riffing on the Pacific Northwest locale. (Including one about adult hide and seek.) Although the show put Portland on the proverbial map, the city had arrived long before it premiered.

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Photography
July 3, 2019

Macro Photos of Water Droplets Reveal the Overlooked Beauty of Nature

Macro photography is more than just close-up images—the technique offers a new perspective on the world, revealing the tiny and often overlooked details of the photographer's subject. Canadian photographer Don Komarechka explores nature through his macro camera lens, revealing water droplets as miniature works of art. “All of these images are like little sculptures,” Komarechka tells My Modern Met. “Very temporary, and only become beautiful when seen from the right perspective.

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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.