Portrait Photography

March 30, 2019

Artist Documents Over 100 Proud Workers of Japan in Uniform

No matter their occupation, Japanese people tend to take great pride in their work. So much so that there’s a specific Japanese word to describe these industrious employees: hatarakimono. Inspired by Japanese work culture, French artist Frank Le Petit (aka K-Narf) began the Hatarakimono Project in 2016. Over the span of 14 months the artist photographed 102 everyday workers in uniform.

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February 25, 2019

Stunning Celebrity Portraits Captured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2019

The 2019 Oscars will be remembered as the year without a host, but photographer Mark Seliger is making sure we don’t forget the fashion. Working with Vanity Fair, he set up an Oscars Portrait Studio and invited some of the world’s biggest stars to get their picture taken at the magazine's party. The setting featured exquisite details like marble steps, a checkered floor, and an Art Deco-inspired window.

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February 13, 2019

Charming Book Explores the Bond Between 50 Famous Artists and Their Cats

Artists have had a special relationship with the humble house-cat for centuries. In addition to serving as subjects of paintings, prints, sculptures, and other works of art, the meowing muses have also played an important part behind the scenes. In Artists and Their Cats, author Alison Nastasi explores this furry phenomenon, sharing intimate photos of well-known creatives and their cuddly companions.

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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.