Sculpture
December 12, 2017

Artist Turns Unwanted Scrap Metal into Magnificent Bird Sculptures

While some people visiting a junkyard might only see a pile of garbage, South Carolina-based upcycling artist Matt Wilson (aka Airtight Artwork) sees artistic potential. The talented craftsman transforms scrap metal, drift wood, and found objects into magnificent bird sculptures that look like they could come to life and fly away. Wilson says his work is a reflection of the environment he lives in.

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Science
December 11, 2017

Why Can 70% of People Hear This Silent GIF?

We all know that by their very definition, GIFs are silent. So why is it that people are hearing this GIF created by HappyToast. Originally made in 2008, it's been making the rounds again after Dr. Lisa DeBruine from the University of Glasgow's Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology started inquiring about why many people think they can hear the GIF.

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Photography
December 9, 2017

Interview: Vintage Photo Project Captures Universal Feelings of “Family”

There's something about old family photos that touches an emotional chord in each of us. Viewing history through this personal lens, through personal memories, we're able to recognize just how little—and how much—has changed over time. In just under a year, The Anonymous Project has taken the nostalgia of vintage Kodachrome slides and placed them online for the world to see.

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Design
December 8, 2017

Charming Café Looks Like It’s Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Film

Wes Anderson’s fanciful film sets are one of many reasons people love his movies so much. His charming visual worlds feature peculiar architecture and kitsch interiors, cast in captivating color palettes. We’ve covered the popularity of this signature aesthetic before, from themed Airbnb rentals, to a subreddit (turned Instagram) where people share Anderson-esque locations from across the globe.

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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.