Entertainment
January 10, 2017

Simple Lines Reveal Masterful Compositions in Iconic Film Scenes

Last year, Raymond Thi reignited our appreciation for film cinematography. Through his app, Composition Cam, he highlighted the brilliant arrangements of memorable scenes in iconic movies like The Shining, Ghostbusters, and Citizen Kane. Thi has recently expanded his idea by examining even more visually stunning film and TV compositions. Thi places bright pink lines to show how each scene is built.

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Art
January 9, 2017

Mesmerizing Dragon Paintings Created With a Single Winding Brushstroke

The one stroke painting technique is a mesmerizing feat to behold, requiring a deft hand that slides across the page. In the Nikko region of Japan, just outside Tokyo, one family has been honing their unique craft for generations. In the Takase family, there exists only one subject for their special artistic gift—the lucky dragon. For centuries, dragons have been signs of good fortune in Japanese culture.

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Funny
January 9, 2017

12 Witty Illustrators You Can Count on When You Need to Smile

The daily news is a reminder that the world can be a grim place. We all need a break every once and awhile—like having ourselves a much-needed laugh. Luckily, there are witty illustrators whose imaginative drawings never fail to make us chortle, or at the very least, crack a smile. The approach of these artists might be different, but the effect is always the same. For a moment, we’re transported to their world.

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Street Art
January 6, 2017

19 Stunning Staircases Transformed by Artists Around the World

Street art is best known as murals that cover entire walls—and sometimes even the buildings themselves. It has the incredible ability to turn the world into an outdoor gallery, but there's one surface that's often ignored: staircases. When painted, public stair art is a stunning and unexpected canvas for portraits, geometric patterns, and intricate mosaics. Each rise of a step is one fraction of a larger image.

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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.