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Orson Welles in 1937. (Photo: Carl Van Vechten viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Orson Welles in 1937. (Photo: Carl Van Vechten viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. just readour disclosurefor more info....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo 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. For the 20th-century artistPaul Klee, a drawing is simply a line going for a walk. ThroughBauhaus Your Haus, an innovative artist is taking Bauhaus graphics out for a walk once again....

Startsi, Voynyagovo Village, Karlovo Municipality, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria. The kukeri in this region are called startsi (Elders, the local dialect word for Kukeri). In Voynyagovo, the outfits differ significantly from the others of Karlovo region. “Startsi,” Voynyagovo Village, Karlovo Municipality, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria. The kukeri in this region are called “startsi” (“Elders”, the local dialect word for Kukeri). In Voynyagovo, the outfits differ significantly from the others of Karlovo region. The decoration above the head (“kilyaf”) is a light wooden structure fastened by special iron straps across the chest and decorated with colorful tassels, beads, old coins, and mirrors....

ArchitectAntony Gibbonhas given a stylish twist to the cozy treehouse, conceiving a dreamy winter getaway. Set in a wintry forest, the spherical treehouses appear to float several feet above the forest floor. The treehouses can be entered via a timber suspension bridge that connects to an entrance door. Ultimately, the modular design of theBurl Treehousecan accommodate a variety of layouts. With this, its uses open up, from glamping to tiny housing in more rural tweaks....

What proved essential within Mescis curatorial framework was incorporating site-specific artworks while also emphasizing Eliassons thematic range. I had the pleasure of visiting Olafur Eliassons exhibit at Istanbul Modern and walked away incredibly impressed. I loved the way the artworks played with light, reflection, and color. It was so thoughtful and interactive, sparking joy and playfulness. It was absolutely beautiful, Eugene Kim, co-founder and editor-in-chief of My Modern Met, says....

Apple has announced a new feature that will allow you to share your AirTag’s location with your airline. In turn, airlines are implementing changes to use this information to reunite you with your bags. The location will update automatically, with the website showing the timestamp of the latest location. Photo: steveheap/Depositphotos Additionally, links are only active for a week and are disabled once you’re reunited with your item. Of course, only AirTag users will have access to these perks....

For years, artistJon Foremanhas spotlighted the organic shapes found in nature. The shapes of these pieces dont take away from the mesmerizing effect that has long defined Foreman’s pieces. Perhaps most commendably, Foreman’s pieces disappear in a matter of hours, days, or weeks. However, that doesn’t stop him from devoting his days to his ephemeral art. His practice may be the biggest testament that some of the most beautiful things in the world are fleeting....

The holidays are all about the people you spend them withnot so much about where you are. It’s a great time of year up here, says Expedition 72 commander Sunita Suni Williams. We get to spend it with all of our family up on the International Space Station. We’re not the only ones that are going to spend time away from our families over the holidays. I want to thank them for the sacrifices that they’re making....

If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. Conceived during the pandemic and incorporating AI, the work is a commentary on old and new. © Kara Walker, courtesy Sikkema Jenkins & Co. and Sprüth Magers (Photo: Fredrik Nilsen Studio)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info....

From detailed portraits to nature-inspired scenes, each piece is composed of hundreds of meticulously placed paper strips. Brodskaya describes her technique as drawing or painting with paper. Each piece takes careful planning and consideration. Even the vase appears three-dimensional, brought to life by Brodskayas clever placement of paper strips. Brodskaya layers folded paper strips in different tones, creating packs that resemble 3D brushstrokes. The beautiful blends of color come together to create mesmerizing, nature-inspired scenes....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey 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. Many would agree that rummaging through yourChristmas stockingis one of the most exciting parts of Christmas morning. The stories of Saint Nicholas secret gift-giving later influenced the modernChristmas Eve traditionsof Santa Claus....

Georges de Feure, Lithographies originales Album n1, ca. 1898 (Photo: Ian Millman, viaWikimedia Commons, Public Domain). In the late 19th century, art underwent several radical transformations. Georges de Feure, “Lithographies originales Album n°1,” ca. 1898 (Photo: Ian Millman, viaWikimedia Commons, Public Domain). It preferred sinuous curves and an attention to decorative and naturalistic elements. It also introducedprintmakingas an artistic medium, a favorite of the French artistGeorges de Feure. Like many other artists protesting against academic expectations, he felt that formal training had little to offer him....

The floating restaurant gracefully merges architecture and nature through its floral conceit. The restaurant itself is composed of bamboo, a renewable material renowned for its natural strength and flexibility. Paired with its organic forms, Nelumbos bamboo structure offers further proof of its sustainable and naturalistic design. Beyond being architecturally innovative, Nelumbo is intended to be a multifaceted dining experience. The restaurants top floor houses a relaxing coffee shop, topped with a glass dome skylight....