Photography
June 16, 2015

Adorable Scottish Fold Cat Sticks Her Tongue out like Albert Einstein

Meet Melissa, an adorable Scottish Fold cat with a penchant for sticking her tongue out. She lives in Russia with her owner, photographer Alina Esther, who captures amusing photos of her adorable expressions and quirky costumes. Bow-ties, crowns, and psychedelic sunglasses are all accessories the cat sports while also showing off her pink tongue. It's both cute and unusual, as felines don't seem to be known for this silly behavior.

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Environment
June 15, 2015

Dramatic Portraits of Ethereal Women Captured with Natural Light

Photographer Alessio Albi has continued to capture images of women that feature an incredible use of their surrounding environment. Rather than taking an ordinary portrait, the photographer utilizes the quirks and distinguishing features of each unique setting to add an interesting aesthetic within the frame. Before viewers' eyes, an ordinary fence becomes a vital piece of his visual puzzle, casting a distinct shadow across his model's face.

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Art
June 12, 2015

Iconic Banksy Art Gets Parodied with Famous Cartoon Characters

Banksy may have made a name for himself with his iconic street art, but Brazilian artist Butcher Billy is giving us a new take on the graffitist's work with some equally iconic characters. Using a cast of well-known cartoon characters as his subjects–including Bugs Bunny, Rosie the Robot, Tweety Bird, Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble–Butcher Billy playfully recreates Banksy's politically-driven street art as whimsical renderings with a heavy dose of nostalgia.

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My Modern Met

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