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Oncecalleda shotgun wedding betweenBauhausand Fisher-Price, Memphis design is now taken seriously by the design community. And, over 40 years after its creation, it continues to have a lasting influence on design. What is Memphis Design? Memphis is a design movement that began in 1981. Designer Ettore Sottsass founded the Memphis Group with other designers and architects. Like many creative movements, Memphis was a reaction against the status quo. The 1950s/60s mid-century modern and 1970s minimalism were about structure and straight lines....

Photo:GoFundMe A teacher can change a student’s life. However, the reverse is also true. Clayton Guy is an Arizona history teacher, having worked at Arcadia High School in Phoenix since 2004. Photo:GoFundMe The students' endeavor began when they noticed a change in Guy’s demeanor. The teacher, known for being upbeat and enjoying, became glum. Guy revealed that his wife, Angel, needed open heart surgery after doctors discovered a blockage. Even when he took time off from work, his students reached out for updates....

The Atlas of the United States created for blind students in 1837. Two Bostonians set out to change this. This style features the Roman alphabet pressed into the page so that it was raised and tactile. The “Atlas of the United States” created for blind students in 1837. (Photo:David Rumsey Map Collection) The letters were kept simple and lowercase for ease. By feeling with one’s fingers, the text could be readalthough slowly....

Calatrava, who is also a sculptor, sees a deep connection between this art form and his architecture. Today, his work can be seen across Europe and the Americas. At 71, Calatrava shows no signs of slowing down. Left: Santiago Calatrava (Photo: © Thomas Hoeffgen viaFlorence Biennale) | Right: Detail of the Lyon Saint Exupery airport railway station (Photo: luSh/Depositphotos) City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain (Photo: giuseppemasci.me.com/Depositphotos) World Trade Center Transportation Hub, Manhattan, New York (Photo: artyooran....

Collectively they show the power of summoning the past to forge a new path into the future. Asia Society Texas is showcasing the talents of 32 artists of Chinese descent. Summoning Memories: Art Beyond Chinese Traditionsshows how these artists experiment with traditional materials. Photo: Alex Barber Photo: Alex Barber Yun-Fei Ji, ‘The Three Gorges Dam Migration’ (detail), 2008, Ink and watercolor on xuan paper mounted on silk, Courtesy the artist and James Cohan Gallery...

And now, the winners of the competitionthe only global contest to award sports photographyhave been announced. The 24 category-winning images are a spectacular look at the world of athletics. By creating compelling stories in a single frame, these professional sports photographers are raising the bar. Photo: Howard Lao (Gold, Baseball Category) And thanks to their talents, the public is able to relive every thrilling moment of the events captured. Scroll down to see all the winning images from this year’s World Sports Photography Awards....

Kikkerland Design| $17.50 Where do you place notes that you don’t want to forget? For many, the refrigerator door is still a great spot. Combining humor with felines, theCat Butt Magnetsare an immediate conversation starter. Kikkerland Design| $17.50 These funny little accessories resemble the tailed behinds of several different kinds of cats. They can be applied to any magnetic surface to keep notes, photographs, and other jottings in place. Anyone who loves cats or humoror hopefully bothwill get a kick out of this playful set....

Johnson met Gorimbo in person and presented him with a new house for him and his family. An Instagramvideofollows the entire reveal. At the start, Gorimbo is being interviewed while The Rock is sneaking up from behind. Once Johnson steps forward, the pair immediately embrace in an affectionate hug. Little did Gorimbo know that his life was about to be changed. The Rock whisked him away to a house in Miami under the pretense of introducing him to a friend....

Guoliang Greg Liu in his lab. (Photo:Steven Mackay/Virginia Tech.) Plastics are produced and used by humans like almost no other product. Guoliang “Greg” Liu in his lab. (Photo:Steven Mackay/Virginia Tech.) The material infamously lasts ages in landfills. This plastic waste problem is one of the largest environmental hurdles we face. Innovative solutions have been sought, but many require special chemicals or evenwormsto process plastic waste. Liu and Eric Munyaneza preparing plastics....

Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Sloths have a reputation for being very slow, or even lazy. But like any other animal, they have to do whatever it takes to survive. As the footage shows, the seemingly peaceful sloth was ready to throw punches and fight for its life. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube The ocelot seems to come out of nowhere, and tries to bite the sloth from behind. The video then shows the sloth crossing a log to get around the forest floor....

If you’re walking around New York City, keep an eye out for large bouquets. Floral designerLewis Millertransforms unexpected corners of the metropolis into colorful gardens. Though ephemeral, these pieces are stunning to look at, and completely change the urban setting. Likewise, phone booths look like something from a dream with bunches of flowers cascading outside of their doors. Floral designer Lewis Miller transforms different corners of New York City into colorful gardens....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. A solid page of text can be dry to look at. However, afterToon Joosenhas added his touch, words can take on a whole new life....

Instead of carving a sculpture from one material,Gil Bruvelslowly builds his masterpieces with numerous parts. Bruvel achieves an impressive level of detail by mixing a range of different-sized wooden pieces. Artist Gil Bruvel creates abstract sculptures of faces from colored pieces of wood. TitledThe Mask Series, these pieces are made by stacking wooden blocks together.