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April 3, 2018

You Can Virtually Leaf Through This Tiny Persian Manuscript From the 15th Century

In the 15th century, wealthy and worldly individuals collected illuminated manuscripts, hand-written books embellished with exquisite illustrations and gilded decoration. While predominantly popular in Medieval Europe, this practice was also prevalent in the Middle East, culminating in enchanting works like The Miscellany of Iskander Sultan. This beautiful book was commissioned by Jalāl al-Dīn Iskandar Sultan ibn ‘Umar Shaykh, southern Iran's ruler from 1409 through 1414.

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Architecture
April 2, 2018

Stunning Vertical Forest Brings City Dwellers Closer to Nature

Belgian ecological architect Vincent Callebaut won the public vote of the “Imagine Angers” international design competition with a lush vertical forest designed as an innovative residential, multi-purpose environment. Arboricole, which the firms dubs an “inhabited tree for Millennials,” is a 50-apartment building complete with a bar, concert hall, brewery, and art spaces.

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Art
April 1, 2018

Incredible 3D GIFs Created with a Simple Visual Effect

Animated gifs seem to be everywhere these days, but some gif creators are taking the visual experience of viewing quick clips of silent motion to another level. By carefully adding a couple of solid-colored (typically white), vertical lines to the moving images, an incredible three-dimensional effect is created. As characters and objects move into the foreground, they seemingly extend beyond the barrier of the image.

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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.