Art
May 30, 2016

Photographer Creates Surreal Dreamscapes Inspired by the Brothers Grimm

Through her photography, Laura Zalenga fashions a world of surreal dreamscapes. With a knack for exposing raw emotion and vulnerability, Zalenga’s portfolio is one to return to, time and time again. The young photographer makes use of intriguing shapes, light, and shadow to create magical images infused with a pervading sense of tranquillity. Zalenga has established a distinct photographic niche for herself, using her portfolio to explore themes of melancholia and expose pure sentiments.

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Books
May 26, 2016

24-Hour Bookstore Allows Bibliophiles to Read All Day Long

Are you ever up at 2am, with nothing to do and nowhere to go? Well, if you live in Taiwan or Hong Kong, the Eslite bookstore chain might just be your saving grace. Being open 24 hours and with an amazing policy that lets its customers read as long as they like without being pressured to actually buy anything, this shop seems like a bookworm’s dream come true.

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Photography
May 23, 2016

“Millennials of New York” Hilariously Parodies the Melodramas of Generation Y

Chances are, you're familiar with Humans of New York, Brandon Stanton's public art project that reveals the inner lives of the Big Apple's everyday strangers by pairing evocative photographic portraits with personal quotes. But Millennials are a strain of humanity all their own, and now, there's a parody project to shed light (and laughter) on the young generation's particular gripes and stereotypical fixations.

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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.