Wedding
October 10, 2017

Man Proposes to Girlfriend by Hanging Artwork in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

A marriage proposal is one of the most nerve-wracking questions that a person can ask—even if they know that their beloved will say yes. And as if that’s not challenging enough, some brave souls plan elaborate ways to pop the question that tiptoe the line of legality, and are definitely against the rules. Redditor krysxvi (Chris) took a chance on one of these precarious proposals and it paid off. Not only was his now-fiancée (Marybeth)

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Sculpture
October 9, 2017

Delicately Crafted Life-Size Insect Sculptures Made Completely Out of Bamboo

Japanese artist Noriyuki Saitoh crafts life-sized insect art made completely out of bamboo. The small, delicate sculptures are awe-inspiring in their attention to detail. Saitoh depicts the razor-thin veins in the wings of dragonflies and cicadas, as well as the wiry whiskers of grasshoppers. By bending, scoring, and layering pieces of the sustainable wood, these creatures look as if they could scurry away at any moment.

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Street Photography
October 8, 2017

Photographer Spends Years Documenting His Daily Commute on the New York Subway

Photographer Andre D. Wagner‘s first book, Here for the Ride, is a beautiful compilation of contemporary New York street photography. Turning his mundane 9-to-5 commute into an opportunity, Wagner began documenting his subway rides from Brooklyn to New York. This work evolved into the monograph, which contains 62 images that weave a personal story of life in the city.

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Sculpture
October 6, 2017

Artist Creates Tiny Terrariums with Paper Plants Small Enough to Hold on Your Fingertip

If you’re one of those people who just can’t seem to keep real plants alive, then you might be interested in these teeny-tiny paper flowers and plants crafted by artist Raya Sader Bujana. Measuring less than two inches tall, these Tiny Terrariums encased in miniature glass vessels can be held on the tips of your fingers. Inspired by nature and her background in architecture, Bujana carefully hand-cuts each paper sculpture.

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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.