Creative Products
December 10, 2018

Colorful Kinetic Toy Combines Art and Math to Create Hands-On Fun

If you have a penchant for playful design, you have probably been following the recent toys-for-grown-ups trend. So far, everything from action figures to building blocks have been receiving adult-approved makeovers that update the childhood classics for older audiences. On top of simply reimagining existing models, however, some creatives are starting from scratch and creating playthings specifically for adults, with the Lollipopter serving as an eye-catching example.

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Street Photography
December 9, 2018

Interview: Russian Street Photographer Documents the Extreme Temperatures of His Hometown

What is life like in the cold extremes of eastern Russia? For street photographer Alex Vasilyev, his hometown of Yakutsk provides a blank canvas for the artist to work his magic. Enveloped by chilling temperatures during the winter, the city is the backdrop for his work, which documents the daily lives of those around him. Yakutsk is the capital of Yakutia, an enormous Far Eastern federal district known for its extreme weather.

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Animals
December 7, 2018

Interview: Intimate Portraits of Churchill Polar Bears in Northern Canada

Wildlife photographer George Turner has enjoyed some incredible adventures throughout his career, from photographing a sprinting lioness in Namibia to spending time with chimpanzees in Tanzania. His latest journey brought him to a decidedly colder climate, as he traveled to the far reaches of northern Canada to photograph the Churchill polar bears.

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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.