Art
August 17, 2016

Surreal Satirical Illustrations Offer Witty Commentary on Pop Culture

Artist Pawel Kuczynski highlights the visual power of satire through his ongoing series of surreal illustrations. Crafted in a realistic style, he plays with elements of scale and environment to create fantastical compositions in which anything and everything is possible. They offer witty commentary on contemporary issues with a special interest paid to technology and the influence it has over our everyday lives.

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Photography
August 15, 2016

Five Adorable Dingo Pups Are the Fluffy New Additions to Australia’s Wildlife Park

Visitors to Sydney, Australia's Featherdale Wildlife Park are saying g'day to the park's newest residents: five adorable dingo puppies. The three girls and two boys were born July 10th to mother, Smudge, and father, Bear. According to the Queensland Department of Environment, it can be uncommon to see pups, as dingoes only breed once a year. So now is the time to take a trip to Australia!

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Art
August 12, 2016

78-Year-Old Craft Master Transforms Wood Into Intricate Sculptures with Ancient Chinese Techniques

A 78-year-old artist named Deng Daohang uses archaic tools to coax new life from wood. With a simple hatchet, carving knife, and ruler, she transforms raw lumber into delightful imaginings of fictional characters, each one seeming to breathe with subtle mysticism. With her precise handiwork, Daohang honors the material for its authentic structure, leaving visible patches of its rough outer layers as remaining elements of the sculptures.

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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.