Photography
June 23, 2014

Inanimate Natural History Displays Look Like Real Life Scenes

Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto's Dioramas are like still shots out of a movie that blur the lines between reality and illusion. When Sugimoto first arrived in New York City, he did all of the typical tourist activities including visiting NYC's Natural History Museum. He found himself fascinated by the stuffed animals on display throughout the museum and began to notice that, upon quick glance, they could actually appear lifelike.

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Art
June 19, 2014

Indian Folk Art "Rangoli" Uses Colorful Flour and Rice in Stunning Designs

In India, there is a long-standing folk art known as rangoli (or kolam or Muggu), in which patterns are created on the floor using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, and more. The bright designs are usually made during auspicious events like Diwali, Onam, Pongal, and other Indian festivals. You'd also see them during wedding celebrations, and their presence is considered sacred welcoming areas for the Hindu deities.

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Photography
June 18, 2014

20-Year-Old Photographer’s Compellingly Surreal Visual Narratives

Here at My Modern Met, we have a weakness for young creatives who express themselves through stunningly surreal fine art photography. Like fellow artists Alex Stoddard, Kyle Thompson, and Diggie Vitt, 20-year-old German photographer Katharina Jung uses her camera and masterful photo manipulation to create otherworldly scenes of strange beauty. Although she's only been pursuing photography since 2012, Jung has already amassed a portfolio full of dramatic portraits and spectacular conceptual photos.

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