Animals
September 17, 2012

Adorable Bear Photography from Russia

Nikolai Zinoviev is a wildlife photographer based in Russia who's behind some of the most beautiful, hilarious and downright adorable bear photos we've ever seen. On his 500px page you can find more than just bears, he also has a knack for photographing eagles, cheetahs and lions. His love for bears, however, is clear as he captures cute cubs as they hunt, play or just rest near their mom.

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Art
September 16, 2012

Cute Cat Made of Disposable Forks Spotted in Ukraine

This cat sculpture made entirely out of plastic forks was just too adorable not to share! Spotted scaling a tree in Kiev, Ukraine, the whimsical piece of public art was created by Ukrainian artist Constantin Skretutsky, who's known for his use of unusual materials. He's behind a number of quirky sculptures scattered around the city some of which can be found here and here.

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Photography
September 14, 2012

Models Disfigured by Wrapping Elastic Bands on Their Heads

Physical discomfort has never been so evident. Barcelona-based artist Natalia Pereira's photo series titled Dismorfobina exposes the visual interpretation of discomfort in one's own skin. Amidst the demanding standard of beauty that is enforced by the media and the same pressures reinforced by society, people are forced to self-evaluate and focus on their imperfections.

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Photography
September 12, 2012

Vintage Photos Glow with Tiny Holes of Light

Photographer Amy Friend finds vintage images online, in vintage shops or in old family albums and then alters them by allowing tiny little holes of light to pass through. The result is an incredibly mesmerizing series called Dar alla Luc, an Italian phrase used to describe the moment of birth, as she aims to give the photographs back to the light. The series began through her desire to see the photograph as an object.

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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.