Posts by Katie Hosmer

Art
January 12, 2014

Hauntingly Beautiful Clothing Frozen in Blocks of Ice

As much of the United States continues to experience an insanely cold winter, many artists are making the most of it by documenting spectacular icicles dripping from a frozen lighthouse or by transforming boiling water into a cloud of tiny ice crystals. Environmental artist Nicole Dextras regularly uses ice as her medium to create unique sculptures where various textures and fabrics are set within thick blocks.

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Photography
January 9, 2014

Meditative Moments of Solitude Expressed in Black and White

Self-taught photographer Miro Simko captures strikingly secluded moments in his series entitled Solitariness. Each photo features a single car, truck, or person moving along an empty highway or a deserted back road. The strong contrast between one long strand of road and a single subject creates a powerful expression of loneliness and isolation.

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Travel
January 4, 2014

Chile’s Stargazing Hotel Marvels at 300 Nights of Clear Skies

Elqui Domos is a hotel strategically located in the heart of the Elqui Valley in central Chile. Surrounded by the Andes Mountains, the unique destination provides visitors with a spectacular stargazing experience in an area best known for its 300 nights of incredibly clear skies per year. The hotel was designed by Rodrigo Duque Motta Architects, and consists of a lobby, restaurant, seven domed-shape rooms, and four cabins.

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Photography
January 2, 2014

Meditative Moments Found Within Dramatic Landscapes

White Silence is a captivating series of black and white images by award-winning fine art photographer Vassilis Tangoulis. Each dramatic image conveys a peaceful moment of silence within a rural landscape. The Greece-based photographer uses neutral density filters to capture the dramatic depth within his visually striking photographs. The crisp elegance of the untouched snow allows viewers to escape into the quiet scenes and reflect upon the surroundings.

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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.