Photography
January 20, 2016

Insightful Photos of 1960s Afghanistan Reveal What Life Was Like Before the Taliban

When asked to visualize modern-day Afghanistan, images of a war-torn nation under the control of the Taliban often comes to mind. However, there was once a time when this country exuded peace and good fortune. University professor Dr. Bill Podlich captured this phase in history when he travelled to Afghanistan in 1967 with Margaret, his wife, and Jan and Peg, their two teenage daughters. The main reason for their relocation revolved around Dr.

Read Article

Art
January 19, 2016

Hyperrealistic "Double Exposure" Paintings Reflect How Social Media Makes Privacy Impossible

Armenian-born and New York-based painter Tigran Tsitoghdzyan creates stunning, large-scale portraits that are a haunting combination of the hyperrealism and surreality. His series, Mirrors, showcases a collection of faces covered by superimposed transparent layers of hands that modify and distract. The pieces serve as commentary on the concept of individuality in an era of selfies, indicating how our visions of ourselves are modified through the many lens of social media.

Read Article

Food Art
January 16, 2016

Baker Uses Cookies As Confectionary Canvases for Colorful Art

Artist Holly Fox creates colorful confections that are a feast for the eyes (and stomach, of course). Using eccentric cookie cutters to her advantage, Fox has been illustrating her very own cookies for the past five years, and she recently started selling them on Etsy. Whether she's baking soon-to-be rainbow ghosts, vibrant flamingos, or pastel ice cream, the cookie artist aims to embrace her love of custom colors.

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.