Inspiring
August 28, 2018

Terminally Ill Dad Fulfills His Final Wish to “Walk” His Daughter Down the Aisle

Planning a wedding can be an emotional experience for anyone, but for bride-to-be Charlotte Villarin, it proved particularly poignant. While preparing for her big day, Villarin was also coming to terms with her father's terminal diagnosis. After a year-long struggle with liver cancer, Pedro Villarin's health was rapidly declining, and his daughter was faced with the reality that he may not make it to walk her down the aisle.

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Architecture
August 27, 2018

Leewardists’ Webcomics Reveal the Differences Between Architects and Everyone Else

If you’re a designer, you might argue that you see the world differently compared to untrained eyes. And for architects, it’s impossible to go somewhere without noticing very specific design details about each of the buildings you come across. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone—webcomic collective Leewardists creates hilarious drawings that illustrate how an architect experiences everyday life.

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Art
August 26, 2018

Artist Arranges Scrolls of Hand-Dyed Paper into Kaleidoscopic Relief Sculptures

Brooklyn-based visual artist Hadieh Shafie arranges thousands of colorful rolls of paper into stunning, kaleidoscopic designs. Having developed her own version of paper quilling, her artworks blur the line between painting and relief sculpture, while incorporating her Persian roots. Born in Tehran, Iran, the artist’s work is a visual response to the “emancipating effect that books and poetry held for [her].

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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.