Sculpture
December 18, 2018

Artist Fills Forest with Life-Size Sculptures Made from Woven Rods of Willow

The ancient art of basket weaving is believed to be one of the widest spread crafts in the history of human civilization. The process involves weaving pliable, natural materials together to create a variety of useful forms and vessels. Inspired by the craft, a British sculptor known as Anna & the Willow has put a contemporary twist on this timeless technique. She creates incredible nature-inspired sculptures made from English-grown rods of willow.

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Science
December 16, 2018

Psychiatrist Hand-Knits an Anatomically Correct Replica of the Human Brain

The human brain is often described as the most complex organ in the human body. The mass of tissue weighs around 1.4 kilograms and contains a mind-boggling network of around 1,000,000,000 nerve cells (aka neurons). Each neuron can make contact with thousands of others via tiny structures called synapses. These constant and ever-changing connections are how memories are stored, habits are learned, and personalities are shaped.

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Portrait Photography
December 14, 2018

Airport Worker Photographs Unique Travelers He Encounters From Around the World

Christophe from Belgium   Jargal from Mongolia   Sara from Tanzania   May from Lebanon   Idris from Nigeria   Frankie J from England   Ed from Kenya   Takeshi from Japan   Paris from the United States   Philip Chang from South Korea   Sophie from France   Boubakar from Niger   Simon Cheng from Taiwan Mustafa Çankaya: Instagram My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Mustafa Çankaya.

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