Photography
June 19, 2017

Interview: Photographer Documents the Faces of Homelessness in Award Winning Portrait Series

Brazilian photographer Pedro Oliveira began his journey with photography upon moving to the United States to pursue his education. In a short time, his work has gained high acclaim, with his series about homelessness Careful: Soul Inside garnering him awards and international press. In this moving series, which he began in June 2015, Oliveira couples soulful portraits of his subjects with their stories to bring awareness to the larger social issue of homelessness.

Read Article

Food Art
June 16, 2017

Instagram “Food Styler” Shares Glorious Arrangements You Can Taste with Your Eyes

To Sine, the culinary creative behind “food styling” Instagram account Foodbites, desserts don't need to be sugary sweet to be delicious. Using fresh fruit as her main ingredient and artistic muse, she colorfully crafts healthy desserts that double as food art. Each unconventional treat features fruits that have been creatively prepared and presented. To achieve a dessert-like aesthetic and experience, she employs implements like cookie cutters, lollipop sticks, and even ice cream cones.

Read Article

Sculpture
June 15, 2017

Artist Sculpts Surreal Ceramic Vessels That Are Half-Pottery Half-Octopus

In her Kitsch Kogei collection, artist Keiko Masumoto crafts ceramic vessels unexpectedly embedded with octopuses. Each piece that composes the sea-inspired series beautifully blends a surreal silhouette with a classic aesthetic, tip-toeing the line between form and function. The ceramic octopus vessels feature intricately painted blue-and-white patterns characteristic of traditional Chinese (and eventually Japanese) wares. Like the age-old pieces that have inspired them, Masumoto's vases, teapots, and urns are both inherently utilitarian and undeniably visually appealing.

Read Article

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.