Photography
February 14, 2017

Surreal Portraits of the Human Form Hiding Behind Reflections of Nature

Up-and-coming American photographer Loreal Prystaj is making waves with her new, conceptual photography series, Reflections of Nature. Shot in Finland, the enchantingly surreal set of photos sees the fine art photographer laid out in nature, with just a mirror covering her head and torso. The results are impressive. The lush greens and blues of Finland's environment contrast against the photographer's milky skin. The mirror, hugged closely, intermittently acts to both camouflage and reflect.

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Inspiring
February 13, 2017

Man Gets Girlfriend to Fall in Love With Him Again After She Loses Her Memory

Before March of last year, Jessica Sharman and Rich Bishop were like any other young couple in love. One day, however, everything changed in a nearly heartbreaking turn of events. Sharman and Bishop—who, at this point, had been together for 7 months—were taking the train together from Kent to London, where they both worked at a recruitment office. As they neared their destination, Sharman suffered a scary string of seizures, resulting in complete memory loss.

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Photography
February 13, 2017

Photographer Brings Russian Fairy Tales to Life in Artistic Portraits

Photographer Margarita Kareva brings the beautiful mystery of Russian fairy tales to life through her fantastical portraits. Employing elaborate costumes and surreal props, each image is a peek into a mysterious, magical world. Kareva calls these vignettes Plein Air, as they take place among the gorgeous outdoor landscape with models who exude elegance—even when confronted with wild animals. If you had told Kareva that five years ago she’d be a photographer, she wouldn’t have believed you.

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Art
February 11, 2017

Public Geometric Sculptures Send Powerful Messages of Hope and Resistence

Artist David Mesguich continues to impress pedestrians and art enthusiasts with his giant geometric sculptures that seem as though they were formed from folded paper. New work in France, Belgium, and Poland reaches new heights, with the artist reflecting on themes of immigration in his art. For his Stateless series, Mesguich joins together pieces of recycled plastic to form two monumental sculptures of refugees. Bright and colorful, their impressive scale makes them unmissable pieces of street art.

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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.