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June 25, 2019

Add a Splash of Color to Your Morning Coffee with These Summery Pantone Mugs

When it comes to color, Pantone is king. Known for its iconic swatch cards, the company has changed the way we think of pigments, printing, and everything in between—including, surprisingly, a cup of coffee. Aiming to add a drop of color to your morning routine, Pantone has produced a line of mugs modeled after their distinctive paint swatches.

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Installation
June 23, 2019

Surreal Swarm of 15,000 Paper Butterflies Invades a 19th-Century Building

For years, multidisciplinary artist Carlos Amorales has enchanted us with his striking series of black butterfly installations. Called Black Cloud, this ongoing project places swarms of paper butterflies in unexpected sites, including galleries, churches, and, most recently, an art foundation in Italy. For his solo exhibition, The Accursed Hour, Amorales has filled the Fondazione Adolfo Pini with 15,000 fluttering insects.

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Sculpture
June 21, 2019

Artist Turns Scrap Metal into Delicately Crafted Insect Sculptures

Many children develop a short-lived fascination with bugs, but French artist Edouard Martinet’s childhood curiosity has stayed with him to this day. When he was 8 years old, a teacher introduced him to “the wonder of insects,” igniting an interest in ants, wasps, beetles, and other creepy crawlies. Today, the talented artist turns his fascination into art with incredible insect sculptures crafted from scrap metal.

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Travel
June 21, 2019

5 Must-See Museums in Paris (That Aren’t The Louvre or Musée d’Orsay)

Planning a trip to Paris? If so, you've likely come across countless lists of the capital city's must-see museums. While these resources can be helpful, they often feature very little variety, with the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and other mainstream museums seemingly always at the top. These popular sites, however, are not all that Paris has to offer. In fact, some of the city's best museums can be found a bit off the beaten track.

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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.