Photography
December 19, 2012

The Spiritual Life of the Aghori Sadhu

Brooklyn-based Canadian photographer Joey L. invites us into his spiritually rich travels to India through his photo series titled Holy Men. As a photographer who is personally driven to document “endangered cultures and traditions” that offer a deeper understanding of the lives and practices of his subjects, the photographer's series manages to present insightful portraits of the intense lives of the Aghori Sadhus in Varanasi, India.

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Photography
December 17, 2012

Gorgeous Wildlife Paired with a Stunning Full Moon

The moon is a fascinating place filled with wonder and mystery, and it exists in our presence every day. However, it's incredibly easy to overlook that ever-present beauty that hangs overhead as we zip around in our daily routines or become distracted by the bright lights of an urban landscape. UK-based photographer Steve Adams has a great skill for calling attention to very simple, everyday details within the natural world.

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Art
December 15, 2012

Artist Cuts a Meditative Fortress of Paper Strips

Japanese artist Sachiko Abe cuts fine strips of paper for hours on end in her performance series titled Cut Papers. Having first discovered the calming effects of shredding paper over 15 years ago while admitted at an insane asylum, the artist now explores the act's meditative properties as an art form. Abe most recently performed Cut Papers #13 this year at the 18th Biennale of Sydney at Cockatoo Island.

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Photography
December 13, 2012

Detroit’s Eerie Decline Through Past & Present Photos

Detroiturbex is a website that was created to raise awareness about the city of Detroit and to explore and photograph abandoned buildings throughout the city. The site–a word mash of Detroit and Urbex, meaning urban exploration–features countless photographs ranging from the days of the old, thriving metropolis to a more modern-day, rundown city.

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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.