Art History
March 29, 2019

13 Famous Flower Paintings that Make the Canvas Bloom

Throughout art history, flowers have been one of the most beloved subjects for painters. The vibrant blossoms of flowers have long provided artists with inspiration, with many dedicating their careers to produce still-life paintings of various botanical beauties. From 17th-century Dutch still-life paintings to Japanese woodblock prints, flower art has a long and storied history.

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Photography
March 28, 2019

Interview: Backyard Astrophotographer Shares His Passion for Photographing the Moon

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has been dazzling us with his high-quality images of the moon and planets taken from his backyard. His meticulous attention to detail and unending patience mean that he's able to construct extremely high-resolution photographs that allow viewers to zoom in and see every nook and cranny of each celestial body's surface. His latest lunar photograph was shot over the course of 6 hours and took 1 TB of data.

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Creative Products
March 27, 2019

3D Bookmarks Come to Life When Pressed Between the Pages of Your Favorite Book

Do you love to read? If so, you probably have a favorite bookmark. While simple paper page-markers can get the job done, MyBookmark believes that these tiny tools are packed with potential, culminating in a collection of 3D bookmarks bursting with character. Inspired by classic literature, pop culture, and everything in between, these bookmarks feature an eye-catching cast of characters.

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Design
March 26, 2019

Adidas Vows to Make 11 Million Pairs of Shoes Using Ocean Plastic

Since 2015, Adidas has partnered with environmental conservationists Parley for the Oceans to create a line of footwear and apparel that does its part to keep our oceans clean. Made with plastic waste intercepted from the beach before it enters the water, the Adidas x Parley line has been wildly successful and is continuing to grow. With consumers clamoring for these environmentally-friendly sneakers, Adidas is prepared to ramp up production in 2019.

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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.