Installation
September 26, 2017

Dreamy Lamp and Book Installations Bring Norway’s Desolate Forests to Life

For years, artist Rune Guneriussen has enchanted us with his forest installations. Returning to Norway's natural woodlands, Guneriussen has continued to place everyday objects among previously untouched areas of nature. Vintage table lamps mimicking wild mushrooms, adjustable work lamps resembling spiders scurrying across the forest floor, and towers of books enveloping the trunks of trees are just some of the creative nature art he produces.

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Design
September 25, 2017

Eco-Friendly Logo Redesigns Promises to Save Millions a Year in Printing Costs

Sustainability is a pressing issue in fields like architecture, but it’s relatively rare in the world of branding design. This facet of the graphic industry, however, is getting an “ecological transformation.” Through the design company Ecobranding, they tweak logos and optimize them so that they use less ink and energy when reproduced.

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Photography
September 24, 2017

Interview: Artist Finds Relief From Sleep Paralysis Through Fantastical Photography

From nightmares to waking dreams, photographer Samantha Goss uses her acute sleep paralysis as inspiration for a growing portfolio of surreal images. The creative endeavor is her way of coping with the terrifying episodes that are characterized by an inability to speak or move and are frequently accompanied by hallucinations; sleep paralysis is often described as a dark weight on the chest between awake and dreaming.

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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.