Drawing
July 16, 2018

15 of the Best Illustrations of the 2018 World Cup

After nearly a month, the 2018 World Cup has come to a close. Each game leading up to France's victory over Croatia in the final has had its share of excitement. However, what has happened off the field has been just as interesting, including statement-making soccer jerseys, footage of considerate fans, and a fantastic collection of World Cup illustrations. Artists have been sharing their soccer-inspired work on social media since the tournament started in June.

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History
July 16, 2018

Visually Satisfying Arrangements of Hidden Treasures Pulled From Amsterdam’s River

You never know what you'll find when you start digging. Between 2003 and 2012, while excavating Amsterdam's new subway line along the Amstel river, civil engineers uncovered a wealth of objects. Around 700,000 everyday objects weave a history of the city, each with its own small contribution to daily life. And now, Below the Surface presents 20,000 of the most interesting finds.

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Food Art
July 15, 2018

Food Artist Creates Edible Worlds Out of Everyday Ingredients

As a child, you might have believed the moon was made of cheese or perhaps dreamt of visiting Willy Wonka’s magical candy world. Although we can’t fly you to the moon or gift you a golden ticket, we can introduce you to the whimsical food art of Carl Warner. The artist uses everyday ingredients to create edible landscapes that look oddly familiar. The series—aptly titled Foodscapes—merges Warner’s boundless imagination with his talent for food photography.

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Landscape Photography
July 14, 2018

Mesmerizing Aerial Photos of Tulip Fields in Full Bloom

For three to four weeks a year, the two billion tulips that Dutch tulip farmers grow annually come into bloom. Aerial photographer Tom Hegen decided to fly overhead and photograph the kaleidoscope of colors before they disappeared. The resulting photo series is part of his project about artificial, manmade landscapes, including salt ponds, coal mines, and quarries. Behind the dazzling abstractions of the tulip fields, there is big business.

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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.