Funny
September 6, 2018

Creative Dad Brings His Kids’ Drawings to Life as Anatomically Incorrect Animals

In the past, we’ve seen many creatives bring funny kids’ drawings to life in the form of cuddly toys, wearable art, and even whimsical inventions. Another artist to do so is father-of-two Tom Curtis, who creates hilarious—and slightly disturbing—“real” renditions of his kids’ (8-year-old Dom and 6-year-old Al) drawings in an ongoing Instagram series called Things I have drawn.

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Style
September 5, 2018

Crafty Mom Continues to Skillfully Transform Old Clothing Into Stylish Ensembles

Last year, we were floored by Sarah Tyau's stunning clothing transformations. Today, the crafty mom-of-three continues chronicling her “DIY adventures,” sharing more before-and-after shots of unassuming old garments and their stylish second lives. Using outdated, ill-fitting, and overlooked articles of clothing, Tyau is able to skillfully fashion an eclectic wardrobe.

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Art History
September 2, 2018

Explore “La Casa Azul”: Frida Kahlo’s Famous Blue House-Turned-Museum

The Frida Kahlo Museum In 1958, Rivera's will donated the house to Mexico as a museum. With the understanding that it would remain largely unchanged, the home became the Frida Kahlo Museum.   Exterior In addition to the couple's taste in bright paint, the outside of the house showcases their interest in Mexican folk art. Four exterior walls frame a courtyard.

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Architecture
August 31, 2018

Iconic Modernist Buildings Reimagined Inside Idyllic Thomas Kinkade Paintings

Featuring angular lines, asymmetrical compositions, and sparse color, the Modernist architecture aesthetic is the complete opposite to the pretty pastoral worlds of a Thomas Kinkade painting. However, when architect and Twitter user @robyniko merged the two in Photoshop, it strangely worked! The artist’s “Modernism mashups” see iconic buildings—including the Eames House, Philip Johnson’s Glass House, and Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House—seamlessly placed in the middle of Kinkade’s idyllic scenes.

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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.