Portrait Photography
May 16, 2016

17-Year-Old Can Brilliantly Transform Herself into Any Classically Glamorous Woman

Seventeen-year-old Instagrammer Annelies van Overbeek poses for self-portraits in the glamorous garb of decades past, presenting herself as a convincing look-alike for legendary ladies of yesteryear. One particular icon first inspired the ongoing project—Audrey Hepburn. Two years ago, van Overbeek got a pixie-style haircut that revealed her uncanny resemblance to the cinematic superstar.

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Science
May 13, 2016

Dazzling Bismuth Crystals Look Like Hypnotizing Rainbow Stairs

Bismuth has a long and rich place in history, but its colorful, crystallized form continues to dazzle us today. The element’s existence dates back to ancient times—it was one of the first 10 metals to be discovered—with the name bismuth appearing in texts around 1660. Often confused with tin or lead, its pure state dons a similarly silver hue. Bismuth crystals are derived from the element but are only created under the right conditions.

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Art
May 11, 2016

Playful “Would You Rather?” Illustrations Allow Adults to Relive Childhood Silliness

Writer and artist Hallie Bateman‘s Would You Rather? series comprises ten beguiling illustrations of life's big questions—like, would you rather wear clothes made of pizza or pancakes with syrup? Would you rather live on a lilypad or inside a tumbleweed? Every answer is a tough call, but the delight in the imaginative drawings is indisputable.

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Art
May 10, 2016

Artist Celebrates Joys of Motherhood with Illustrations of Mothers and Daughters Every Day

For moms, no two days are quite the same—each one brings a distinct challenge and a different joy. Artist Sora Ceballos-Lopez is exploring the many sides of motherhood in her daily drawings, which use detailed pen patterns and whimsical watercolors to portray the magical bonds between mothers and their children, particularly with their daughters.

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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.