Photography
November 25, 2018

Interview: One Photographer’s Journey to Immortalize the Nomadic People of Northern Mongolia

Belgian photographer and professional dancer Shed Mojahid is known for his ability to capture the acrobatics of dancers in motion. But recently, his interests brought him across the globe to Mongolia, where he embarked on a challenging mission. After extensive research and travel, he found himself in the northern part of the country to photograph the Dukha people.

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Creative Products
November 22, 2018

LEGO Is Releasing Stress-Relieving Sets for Adults to Build and Relax

Lately, beloved building block company LEGO has unveiled all sorts of cool sets. For animal lovers, there are cat kits; aspiring architects can stack their own skylines; and, now, there is LEGO FORMA, a fish-inspired line geared toward overwhelmed grown-ups. Intended to “add a splash of creativity to your day,” this new LEGO collection has been designed entirely with adults in mind.

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Creative Products
November 21, 2018

Clever Wooden Bookends Mimic Tokyo’s Narrow Back Alleys Lit Up at Night

Based in Tokyo, Japanese designer monde has created a new category of art and design—bookshelf dioramas. His wood inserts transform ordinary bookshelves into something magical and bring the feel of a Japanese back alley into your home. Monde's “back alley bookshelves” first caused a stir when the designer debuted them at the arts and crafts event Design Festa. Monde was shocked by the attention his project received.

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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.