DIY
July 26, 2019

DIY Project at Home: How to Craft Your Own Paper Mache Sculptures

If you've ever dreamt of dabbling in sculpture but lack the studio space, you're in luck. While you may think you need access to a kiln to start sculpting, studio-free methods like oven bake clay and origami make mastering the art form quick and convenient. However, if you're less interested in all-inclusive DIY kits and more keen to try your hand at a homemade approach, paper mache may be the craft for you.

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Travel
July 25, 2019

This Greek Island Will Pay You and Your Family to Move There

If the idea of living on a Greek island ever appealed to you, now might be your chance to make the move. In an effort to jumpstart the population, the small island of Antikythera is offering incredible incentives for families to put down roots. This includes housing, free land, and monthly living subsidy of €500 ($565) for the first three years of residence.

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Portrait Photography
July 24, 2019

Sentimental Photos Shine a Light on the Undying Love of Elderly Couples

For several years, But Natural Photography founder Sujata Setia has primarily dedicated her practice to newborn and family photography. After recently realizing that these shoots seldom featured grandparents, however, the London-based photographer decided to shift her focus, adding sentimental portraits of elderly couples to her beautiful body of work. In her series, titled Elderlies, Setia captures the “pure and honest” love shared by pairs of aging partners.

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Sculpture
July 23, 2019

Sculptor Uses Industrial Metal Wires to “Draw” Portraits of Historical Figures

Using iron, stainless steel, brass, and copper wires to bring the past to life, Romanian sculptor Darius Hulea masterfully mixes contemporary and classical. These industrial materials assist Hulea as he “sketches” in three dimensions, carefully molding the metals into recognizable portraits. Through his work, the great intellectuals and artists of history take on new meaning.

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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.