Posts by Kristine Mitchell

Art
April 18, 2016

Photographer Captures What Happens When Flocks of Dancers Stop Moving

Through a collection of fascinatingly raw images, Nir Arieli explores what occurs when groups of professional dancers are commanded to stop moving. Featuring shots of athletic bodies intertwined languidly and sensually, his photography delves into the complex group dynamic and physical interactions between these dance troupes that spend their lives practicing, creating and moving together. Entitled Flocks, which translates to “company” in Hebrew (Arieli's native language), the series references a flock of like-minded animals.

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Photography
April 14, 2016

Photographer Uses 17 Square Meters of Mirror to Create Incredible Surreal Scene

Swedish-born, Berlin-Based photographer and digital artist Erik Johansson is a master photo manipulator. He brings an astounding and imaginative perspective to his creative photo series. Johansson is able to take ordinary situations and create fantastical scenarios through a series of retouched and layered composites. However, not all of what one sees in Johansson's magical portfolio is created using a computer.

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Art
April 12, 2016

Artist Transforms Vintage Vehicle into an Adorable Pop-Up Flower Shop

This pop-up flower shop is the cutest thing on 3 wheels. Designed in collaboration between Fendi and botanical-wizard Azuma Makoto, the adorable display also functions as an actual vendor for floral arrangements. The piece was created to promote the 2016 Spring/Summer Collection by Fendi, which has a theme all about flower power. Naturally, the company sought Makoto's expertise, as he is one of the most talented floral artists in the world today.

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Photography
April 11, 2016

Past and Present Photos Reveal China’s Dramatic Growth in 100 Years

Dheera Venkatraman‘s black and white photography series, titled Time Traveling in China, almost appears to be one amazing, real-life “spot the difference” game. Scrolling through his stunning picture pairs emphasizes the massive steps that China, and the world, has taken over the past century. By comparing the time-separated images, he is able to showcase the amazing transformation of China's ever-changing landscape. His project brilliantly captures the historical evolution of a country over 100 eventful years.

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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.