Sculpture
May 28, 2018

30-Foot-Tall Dog Sculpture Balancing a Real Taxi on Its Head Pops Up in New York

New York City just got another piece of public art thanks to the NYU Langone Hospital. As part of its renovation, a 30-foot-tall Dalmatian balancing a taxi cab on its nose has been installed in the NYU Langone Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion at 34th Street and 1st Avenue. The whimsical sculpture by Donald Lipski is just the latest addition to New York's eclectic public art collection.

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Creative Products
May 26, 2018

15 Hanging Succulent Planters to Turn Your Walls Into Vertical Gardens

Having plants in your home is always in style, but they’ve become even more en vogue over the past few years. Many folks are now looking to maximize the amount of green in their living space, making it just shy of a forest. And who could blame them? Having plants in your home not only helps air quality, but it literally brings a bit of life among your static furniture.

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Photo Contest
May 25, 2018

Early Highlights of the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Whether an animal is the hunter or the hunted, surviving in the wild is serious business. And while many wildlife photographers aim to capture this “dog-eat-dog” world, some have been able to show that even the toughest creatures have their silly moments. Now in its fourth year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently released some of the funniest entries from the 2018 competition so far.

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Travel
May 25, 2018

Top 5 Van Conversion Companies Making It Easy to Hit the Open Road

As it becomes easier to live and work anywhere, #vanlife is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those with a permanent sense of wanderlust. Van conversion is a great option for living on the road; the vehicles aren’t as big as converted school buses, but they have roomy interiors large enough for the essentials including a bed, kitchen, and an area for a mobile office. Creating a camper van conversion requires some serious DIY skills.

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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.