Technology
February 27, 2019

New App Makes It Easy to Set Up an Online Shop and Sell Your Creative Products

Have you ever wished that there was an easier way to sell your artwork or handicrafts without having to go through the gallery system or sign up for a complicated e-commerce system? Though the world is filled with platforms that make it easier to share our homes, handicrafts, and even rides to work, it's not quite as simple for the average person to replicate the retail experience—until now.

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Creative Products
February 26, 2019

Ingenious Weather Poster Uses “Smart Ink” to Give Real-Time Weather Updates

Contemporary design has been transformed by smart technology. From tiny planters to entire cities, “self-monitoring” models are celebrated for both their connectivity and convenience. Taking this trend to new heights, design studio Typified has created a work of wall art that doubles as a live weather forecast. Promising that you'll “never forget to check the weather again,” the Typified Weather Poster is a state-of-the-art way to monitor your local meteorology.

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Portrait Photography
February 25, 2019

Traveling Photographer Captures Natural Beauty of People Met on Streets of India

Photography affords us the opportunity to travel without ever leaving our home. Adventurous souls like Magdalena Bagrianow use their innate sense of curiosity to reveal new corners of the world to viewers. Originally from Poland and now based in the UK, she traveled to India and shot gorgeous portrait photos of the people that live there. Bagrianow spent months initially exploring the country and meeting the residents in their natural environment.

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Art
February 21, 2019

Beautiful Floral Mosaics Bloom in Redesigned NYC Subway Station

Time and time again, New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has proven that subway stations are prime spots for beautiful mosaic displays. In 2018, glass renditions of William Wegman's iconic Weimaraner portraits popped up in a Chelsea station. Just last month, tiled portraits of Bronx legends appeared in one of the historic neighborhood's stops. And now, a series of shimmering flower mosaics has taken root in 28th Street station.

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My Modern Met

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