Photography

May 9, 2019

Interview: Street Portraits of the Incredible Cargo People Carry on Motorbikes in Hanoi

If you’ve ever been to Southeast Asia, you know that motorcycles (or scooters) are the transport of choice for many locals. In dense cities such as Hanoi, the narrow streets are usually clogged with them, and there’s always the low hum of engines in the air. The 2-wheelers are perfect for zipping around from one spot to the next, but they’re also surprisingly useful for transporting cargo.

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May 8, 2019

Artist Explores Deep Connection Between Humans and Cities Across Generations

Italian photographer Aidan Sartin Conte creates surreal photo mashups that blend human faces with cityscapes. In both his series, Where Is My Mind and Chrononauts Stories, Conte explores the gray matter of the brain—the place where humans create memories, imagination, and dreams. In Where Is My Mind, human faces are obscured by architectural landscapes and busy streets, visualizing how journeys not only open our minds, but also shape who we become.

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April 29, 2019

Beautiful Portraits Pair Redheads with Their Matching Animals

In her whimsical body of work, photographer Alexandra Bochkareva explores the eye-catching beauty of red hair. To accentuate the splendid color of her subjects' locks, she often pairs her redheaded muses with ginger animals, including Alice, a photographic fox that stole the show in 2016. Now, Bochkareva is back with an all-new color-coordinated cast of characters, ranging from a rescued lynx to majestic Maine Coon cats.

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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.