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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Environment
February 14, 2019

Lyft Launches “Green Mode” to Promote the Use of Eco-Friendly Electric Cars

In an effort to make ride-hailing more environmentally friendly, Lyft has launched “Green Mode.” This option, which was introduced on February 6 to users in Seattle, allows passengers to request a pickup in an electric or hybrid car. Green Mode is just one of the initiatives that Lyft—which became carbon neutral last year—is promoting in order to diminish their impact on the planet.

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Installation
February 12, 2019

Ranch-Style Mirrored House Is a Chameleon Among the Mountainous Swiss Alps

Artist Doug Aitken reflects the beauty of the Swiss Alps in his latest installation called Mirage Gstaad. Consisting of a ranch-style home completely clad in mirrors, the structure now sits with the snow-covered peaks in Gstaad, Switzerland. The surface camouflages it amidst the mountains and evergreen trees, and from afar, Mirage Gstaad is completely in-sync with the landscape and seemingly disappears.

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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.