Art
October 13, 2017

Model Maker Creates Spooky Miniature Scenes Framed Within Shadow Box Dioramas

London-based model maker and founder of Chimerical Reveries Andy Acres invites you to “peer into another world” with his hand-crafted shadow boxes. Inspired by the art of storytelling, each enchanting model depicts eerie, abandoned scenes in miniature scale. Derelict farmhouses, old attics, and fog-filled forests are just some of the places you will find. Ranging in size, each shadow box features meticulous details, rich textures, and deep colors.

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Animals
October 12, 2017

Photographer Survives Deadly Snake Bite While Taking Colorful Serpent Portraits

Photographer Mark Laita has a career that spans over 20 years, with his clean, graphic imagery used by clients such as Apple and BMW. Bringing these sensibilities to a different arena, his project Serpentine saw him photographing a wide variety of colorful snakes. Intrigued by their contorting bodies and colorful skins, the series is a natural evolution of his work, which has also seen him capture vibrant sea creatures.

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Animals
October 10, 2017

IKEA Unveils New Pet Furniture Collection Designed in Partnership with Veterinarians

IKEA has been in the pet furniture business for a while now, even if they didn’t acknowledge it. For years, creative IKEA Hackers have transformed items like the DUKTIG doll bed into a cozy place for their cats and small dogs. But now, the Swedish furniture giant is officially integrating our furry friends into some of their latest designs.

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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.