Posts by My Modern Met Team

Photography
December 26, 2018

Best of 2018: Top 36 Photographs From Around the World

As the year comes to a close, it’s only natural to want to take a look back at the incredible moments we’ve experience in the past twelve months. As a society, we’ve shared experiences through the power of photography. On a daily basis, we’re exposed to countless images that not only document the lives of people around the world, but also shape our memories of a given point in time.

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Funny
March 10, 2018

25+ of Ellen DeGeneres’ Funny Pet Captions to Brighten Your Day

While we'll always have a place in our hearts for gorgeous animal photography by the likes of Andrew Zuckerman, Morten Koldby, and Rob MacInnis, sometimes it's nice to just see something truly authentic. Forget about setting up the perfect lighting or trying to capture the perfect pose, and instead find a real moment—one that you'll never forget. Comedian and daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres must appreciate these images the most.

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Art
August 30, 2017

10 Cutting-Edge Artists Who Create Inventive 21st Century Art

When you think of the term “cutting-edge,” what comes to mind? Words like “innovative,” “boundary-pushing,” and “risk-taking”? The dictionary defines “cutting-edge” as being in “the leading position in any field” or at the “forefront.” Here, we explore the work of 10 contemporary artists who display these characteristics—and more. These inspiring individuals have the ability to take everyday materials—including books, a bicycle chain, and even rocks—and transform them into works of contemporary art.

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Art
July 25, 2017

25+ Mind-Blowing Hyperrealistic Paintings

Inspired by photorealism, hyperrealism is a contemporary school of painting that evokes the illusion of photography. With advancements in cameras, lenses, and digital equipment, artists have been able to be far more precision-oriented in their practice, culminating in an entirely new genre of contemporary art that makes you do a double take. Unlike photorealist painters who may make aesthetic alterations and consciously omit details in order to emulate photographic images, hyperrealists take a more literal approach to representation.

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