My Modern Met

May 14, 2018

20th-Century Barn Is Transformed Into a Gorgeous Modern Home That’s Now for Sale

Architecture is a great example of how things that are seemingly past their prime can be rehabbed in spectacular ways. Jonathan Andersson and a team of carpenters demonstrated this in an impressive converted barn home remodel in which they fused two of the dilapidated structures into a single space.

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Creative Products

May 14, 2018

Ingenious ‘Electric Paint’ Let’s You Paint Wires That Can Conduct Electricity

Interested in electronics and circuitry or looking for a creative way to make your fashions glow?

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Tattoos

May 14, 2018

Interview: Portraits of Heavily Tattooed People With and Without Clothes On

Photographed over the course of three years, Alan Powdrill‘s COVERED is an interesting look at tattoo culture and our perceptions...

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Style

May 14, 2018

Doc Martens Releases ‘Eastern Art’ Collection Inspired by Japanese Paintings

Lovers of Japanese art who like to be creative with their footwear will be thrilled to learn that Dr. Martens has recently released an “Eastern Art” edition of their classic 1460 Pascal boots and 1461 shoe. In the new collection, which also includes a leather satchel, each piece is covered in hand-drawn paintings digitally printed onto textured leather. Similarly to Dr.

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Drawing

May 13, 2018

Artist Spends Hours Recreating the Beauty of Nature With Millions of Hand-Drawn Dots

Many great artists will tell you that it takes time to perfect a craft, and this definitely rings true for pointillism...

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Travel

May 12, 2018

One Blogger Proves You Can Do Bora Bora On a Budget

Picture this: Bora Bora.

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Art History

May 12, 2018

Learn the Ancient History of Mosaics and How to Make Your Own Colorful Creation

How to Make a Mosaic Now that you know all about the splendid history of the mosaic, why not try making your own? Learn how to craft a basic yet beautiful assemblage in just a few steps. Materials: Tiles Wooden Base Adhesive Pre-mixed Grout Tools: Pencil Sponge Rubber gloves Steps Sketch a design on the piece of wood. Attach the tiles to the block using the adhesive.

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Creative Products

May 12, 2018

Yoda Bookend Uses the Force to Keep Your Shelf Organized

Master Yoda is a beloved part of the Star Wars universe, and now, it's not only Luke Skywalker that gets to...

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Installation

May 11, 2018

Interview: Floral Installations Transform Gallery Spaces Into Immersive Indoor Gardens

British installation artist Rebecca Louise Law creates stunning installation art made from thousands of real flowers, suspended with copper wire.

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Landscape Photography

May 11, 2018

Long Exposure Photos Capture the Swirling Star Trails Across the Namib Desert

The night sky has been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history, resulting in timeless masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. And as one of the most challenging subjects to photograph, star trails are certainly worth the effort when they’re captured in all of their colorful, swirling brilliance.

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