Posts by Kristine Mitchell

History
January 26, 2016

Vintage B&W Photos of San Francisco in 1968 Reveal the Carefree Lifestyle of Youths

On the cusp of the 1970's, San Francisco was a veritable hub of culture. This series of vintage photographs, taken by the late William Gedney in 1968 captures the spirit of the streets–from the peaceful hippies to the wild radicals. Known for its tolerance and multiculturalism, outcasts and the socially marginalized flocked to San Franciso and, in doing so, formed an eclectic community that Gedney's street photography celebrates.

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Art
January 19, 2016

Hyperrealistic "Double Exposure" Paintings Reflect How Social Media Makes Privacy Impossible

Armenian-born and New York-based painter Tigran Tsitoghdzyan creates stunning, large-scale portraits that are a haunting combination of the hyperrealism and surreality. His series, Mirrors, showcases a collection of faces covered by superimposed transparent layers of hands that modify and distract. The pieces serve as commentary on the concept of individuality in an era of selfies, indicating how our visions of ourselves are modified through the many lens of social media.

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Art
January 5, 2016

Watercolor Painter Uses Traditional Techniques to Reveal Expressive Faces of Tibet

Chinese artist Liu Yungsheng is one of the leading watercolor painters of his generation. Making use of inherited traditional techniques, Yungsheng creates hyperrealistic portraits that convey a trademark observational style. Each depiction seems more photograph than painting, as Yungsheng's portraits seem to come alive by capturing his subjects, down to the smallest detail.

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Photography
December 24, 2015

Powerful Dance Portraits Capture the Elegance and Intensity of the Human Body in Motion

Moscow-based photographer Alexander Yakovlev has an amazing talent for conveying the elegant, refined energy of dancers. His stunning studio portraits capture dancers mid-pose, exuding a grace and power that is fortified by the primarily black and white aesthetic and clean scene compositions. Yakovlev's photography provides viewers the opportunity to fully appreciate the majesty of a moving human body frozen in time, each image radiating an intangible element that makes it hard to look away.

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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.