Interview
January 12, 2016

Interview: Exploring Peace and Nature with Adventure Photographer Alex Strohl

For any nature-loving, wanderlust-consumed traveler, French photographer Alex Strohl‘s Instagram feed looks straight out of a dream. The Madrid-born globetrotter has attracted over 1 million followers for his unique brand of adventure photography, and it's easy to see why. His gorgeous photos, captured in places as near and far as Montana and Norway, offer a soothing antidote to anyone weary of noise, crowds, and bustling city living.

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Art
January 11, 2016

Artist Creates "Future Fossils" from Once-Loved, Now-Outdated Technology

We often associate fossils with the dinosaurs, but artist Jeff Klarin has a different idea of what's considered a relic. Working under the name Bughouse, he has created Future Fossils, a collection of sculptures that showcase once-loved yet now-outdated technological devices. Among them are the iconic boombox, Polaroid camera, and Atari joystick. All of Klarin's Future Fossils are objects and tools that were once widely-used and/or historically important.

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Drawing
January 9, 2016

Humorously Relatable Illustrations Display the Reality of Living with Anxiety and Depression

British illustrator Gemma Correll combines art and humor to cope with the depression and anxiety disorder she's dealt with throughout her life. Globally, 1 out of every 13 people are affected by anxiety (the most common form of mental illness) and depression impacts an estimated 350 million people–so the artist definitely isn't alone in her struggles. That's why she began to create comical illustrations, paving the way for others to start conversations about mental health.

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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.