Paper Art
May 23, 2025

Laser-Cut Paper Art Highlights the Stunning Intricacy of Living Organisms

Paper artist Rogan Brown blends his love of art and science to create striking paper sculptures inspired by coral reefs, bacteria, and other complex forms of life. Inspired by scientific imagery, famous paintings, and his own observations of nature, his incredibly detailed works—made from countless intricate paper cut outs—give us a glimpse into often-overlooked worlds, both on land and beneath the sea.

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Photography
May 22, 2025

Hidden Interiors of Musical Instruments Look Like Secret Rooms of Old World Architecture

With his Architecture in Music series, former concert cellist turned photographer Charles Brooks takes us inside the secret world of musical instruments. From Steinway pianos to a Stradivarius violin, the series looks at the interiors of well-worn instruments with photographs that often look like the inside of abandoned buildings. Over the past several years, Brooks has refined the technology needed to take these photographs, which has allowed him to access even smaller spaces.

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Installation
May 22, 2025

Woman Transforms Her NYC Stoop With Vibrant Display of LEGO Flowers

On the Upper East Side in Manhattan, decorating your stoop for special occasions has become a bit of a neighborhood tradition. But on Mother’s Day this year, one home stood out from the rest with a display unlike any other. With the help of her kids, travel blogger and creator Kristi Hemric transformed her stoop into a stunning showcase of vibrant flowers. These eye-catching blooms, however, aren’t real—they’re all meticulously built from LEGO bricks.

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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.