Design
June 9, 2018

21 Plant-Filled Instagrams That Will Turn Your Black Thumb Green

@westandwild This account is filled with equal parts plant life, minimalist interiors, and desert wanderlust—most times, all in a single photo. We're more than a little obsessed.   @solabeeflowers Don't let their handle fool you. Solabee Flowers, based in Portland, Oregon, deals with both florals and botanicals… because why limit yourself to just one type of plant life?

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Video
June 7, 2018

8 Charming Stop Motion Animations That Bring Inanimate Objects to Life

“Magic Clay” by Alexander Unger A modern master of claymation, Swedish animator and sculptor Alexander Unger (aka Guldies) creates whimsical animations that give colorful pieces of play dough a life of their own. As well as clever visuals, sound plays an important part in each of his short films. In Magic Clay, the material seemingly transforms from soft to hard with the use of sharp “clinks” and gooey “gloops.

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Architecture
June 6, 2018

65-Foot Bronze Tree Grows in Russia’s “Palace of Farmers” Archway

With its elaborate Ministry of Agriculture, the Russian city of Kazan has created a stunning building that marries artistry with function. As the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan has undergone a complete renovation since 2000, with architecture signaling a new era for the city. And perhaps no building signifies the city's new cultural boom more than the Ministry of Agriculture.

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Sculpture
June 5, 2018

Multicolored Paper Art of the Human Microbiome Mimics Textures Found in Coral Reefs

Many of nature’s objects feature recurring patterns and motifs described as fractals, which can be seen repeating themselves at increasing levels of magnification. Inspired by this phenomenon, artist Rogan Brown creates intricately cut paper art that mimics and compares various organic formations such as cell structures, microbes, shells, and fossils. His latest series, titled Magical Circle Variations, explores the surprising visual similarities between coral reefs and microorganisms found in the human body.

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My Modern Met

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