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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Furniture
February 20, 2019

Brilliant Dining Tables Crafted from Original Golden Gate Bridge Suspension Cables

California-based company Strands of History helps to preserve the legacy of San Francisco's iconic architecture by using original suspender wire ropes from the Golden Gate Bridge in commemorative projects. The company most recently collaborated with local artisans to craft an incredible table, using these vertical suspender ropes as both decorative and functional elements.

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Inspiring
February 19, 2019

Compassionate Man Turns Old Tires into Cozy Beds for Stray Cats and Dogs

Amarildo Silva Filho believes that “the only way to do a great job is to love what you do.” This inspiring outlook has culminated in a unique passion project for the 23-year-old animal-loving artist, who left a job in retail to focus his efforts on crafting upcycled tire beds for his local strays and shelter animals. So how does he do it?

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Photography
February 17, 2019

Interview: Photographer Dedicates His Life to Documenting Global Indigenous Cultures

British photographer Jimmy Nelson translated his upbringing living in Asia, Africa, and South America into a successful career documenting indigenous communities. This curiosity never left him and he channeled his creative energies into artistically photographing the native peoples of every continent. His latest publication, Homage to Humanity, is an interactive look at the people he encounters and the lands he visits.

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My Modern Met

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