Art
November 1, 2017

Colorful Embroidery Breathes New Life into Portraits of Cultural Icons

Mexico-based textile artist Victoria Villasana applies colorful embroidery designs to vintage black and white photographs of cultural icons. Inspired by world culture and the human spirit, Villasana explores “how people relate to each other in a fragmented, post-digital world.” From feminist heroins such as Frida Kahlo, to world-adored musicians such as David Bowie, Villasana’s chosen imagery depicts who she calls “true visionaries,” meaning “people who realize their inner power to change things.

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Design
October 31, 2017

Dazzling Couture Collection of Disney-Inspired Dresses Are Both Dreamy and Wearable

From Disney-inspired illustrations, to baby princess photoshoots, and even fairytale-themed weddings, it’s clear that Disney-mania is as strong as ever. And now, Australian couture label Paolo Sebastian has launched a dazzling Disney fairytale-inspired collection for Spring/Summer 2018. Presented at the recent Adelaide Fashion Festival, on a themed runway resembling a magical woodland, the collection of 34 gowns—entitled Once Upon A Dream—is inspired by “the essence of Disney.

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Photo Contest
October 30, 2017

More Incredible Entries From the 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Contest

From gorgeous aerial photographs to stunning images of wildlife in action, entries from the fifth and sixth weeks of the National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Contest continue the trend of quality imagery. As the contest winds down, this preview of the latest entries confirms that competition will be fierce. Photographers from around the world are competing for a $10,000 grand prize, with four category winners having their work published on National Geographic's Instagram.

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Inspiring
October 28, 2017

Nomadic Couple Spends 6 Years Traveling 80,000 Miles Across Europe in a Van

In the Spring of 2010, partners Lauren Smith and Calum Creasey—founders of The Rolling Home—decided to pack only their essential possessions and to set out on an adventure that would end up being a six-year-long road trip. With little money and a lot of imagination, they bought a Volkswagen T4 and transformed it from a regular transporter van into their dream home.

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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.