Sculpture
January 9, 2019

Artist Breathes New Life into Old Books by Turning Them into Stacked Sculptures

For years, we've been following Mike Stilkey‘s ever-growing collection of book art. Using disposed and discarded reading material, the Los Angeles-based artist crafts striking sculptures that breathe new life into overlooked stacks of old books. Stilkey's one-of-a-kind creations range in scale, materializing as both table-top arrangements and monumental installations.

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Travel
January 8, 2019

World’s Largest Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival Opens to the Public

The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival transforms the city in northeastern China's Heilongjiang province into a frozen winter wonderland. More than a million visitors flock to Harbin throughout the festival to get a glimpse of the enormous structures created from large ice blocks and tons of snow. In 2019, the 35th edition officially opened on January 5 and will run through the end of February.

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Photography
January 7, 2019

Photographer Uses Personal Experience to Visualize Years of Depression

Photographer Gabriel Isak finds solace in the notion of art imitating life. For years, it has helped him cope with depression. Using surreal photography ideas and a minimalist palette, Isak depicts solitary figures who often exist among blue and gray grandiose landscapes. Their backs are to the camera—or their faces are otherwise obscured—to symbolize the struggles faced in unconscious states of mind.

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Art
January 7, 2019

Enchanting Paper-Cut Light Boxes Illuminate Mythical Scenes

Inspired by the endless possibilities of paper art, French artist Aline Maire creates intricate paper-cut light boxes—which she calls Abracadaboxes—that bring mythical stories to life. Each compact, 3D composition is made from layers of hand-cut paper silhouettes, meticulously arranged inside wooden box frames. Softly lit using LED lights, the enchanting scenes glow and cast rich shadows, taking on an extra magical quality.

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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.