Inspiring
August 26, 2017

Street Art Camp for Girls Helps Shift the Gender Imbalance One Spray Can at a Time

One artist is making concrete strides in breaking up the boys club that exists in the art world—specifically graffiti art. Nina Wright, who works under the name Girl Mobb, grew up in rural Ohio, where she started out painting barns, but it wasn't until she moved to Oakland, California that she found her place among other graffiti artists. Still, she was the only woman in her crew.

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Photography
August 25, 2017

Overhead Photos of Different Professionals Who Work with Their Hands

We spend much of our lives working—more than a third, in fact. Though this isn't the only thing that defines us, it’s normal for our identities to be closely tied to the professions we pursue and the tasks we perform on a near-daily basis. Photographer Sanwal Deen explores this relationship through his revealing photography series titled Work. In it, we get a bird’s eye view of individuals as they complete different tasks related to their careers.

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Photography
August 24, 2017

Photographer Spends Hours in the Ocean Capturing the Different “Moods” of Waves

Photographer Matt Burgess captures the arresting beauty of the open waters through his hypnotic ocean wave photography. Located in Victoria, Australia, he spends hours in the salty sea with its white-capped crests and swirling colors, documenting these mesmerizing moments that are now frozen in time. The results showcase the different “personalities” that the ocean has to offer; sometimes, the waters are relatively tranquil, and you can see far beyond its horizon onto dry land.

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Art
August 23, 2017

New Paper Cut Illustrations with Marvelous Details Carved Out of a Single Sheet

Artist Pippa Dyrlaga is truly a master of paper cutting. The gifted crafter produces intricately detailed creations with visually stimulating patterns. Much like her older paper art, each of Dyrlaga's recent works are crafted from a single sheet of paper, showcasing the artist's steady hand and unwavering skill. Spanning stylized flora, fauna, and even anatomy (a central theme of her new Biophilia-themed series), the Yorkshire-based artist's collection of cut-outs appears to exhibit an eclectic interest in subject matter.

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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.