Funny
March 8, 2017

French Bookstore Seamlessly Blends People’s Faces with Book Covers

Located in the heart of Bordeaux, Librairie Mollat predominantly prides itself on a few achievements: its long and successful 121-year history, its role as France's first independent bookstore, and, now, Book Face, its wildly popular photographic series that seamlessly blends book covers with faces. Book Face presents a literary twist on Sleeveface, a strikingly similar trend that prompts participants to merge real-life people with album sleeves.

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Style
March 7, 2017

Adorable Couple Married for 37 Years Loves to Wear Matching Outfits

They may be in their 60s, but this well-dressed duo proves that fashion is fun at any age. Whether it's through identical patterns, impeccable color coordination, or, most impressively, a combination of both, the matching married couple from Japan always makes sure that their meticulously-planned outfits go together. Endearingly known on Instagram as bonpon511—an adorable amalgamation of their names followed by a reference to their anniversary, May 11, 1980—the color-coordinated couple shares snaps of their stylish ensembles.

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Art
March 6, 2017

Illustrator Draws Humorous Comics About Her Mental Illness to Help Destigmatize It

Humor is a powerful way to deal with the barbs of life. On its face, mental illness is nothing to laugh about, but illustrator Gemma Correll has used her biting wit as a coping mechanism for her own depression and anxiety. They take the form of relatable mental health comics and illustrations that allow us to commiserate with Correll, as well as many others who share her condition.

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Photography
March 3, 2017

Steve McCurry Shares His Philosophy on What Makes a Good Portrait

What makes a good portrait? One of the world's most famous portrait photographers, Steve McCurry, has taken to his blog to bring us his musings on what makes a good portrait. Who better to get advice from than a photographer who has provided us with some of the most famous portraits of all time? Turns out, while lighting and composition count, the best photographs are those that create a connection.

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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.