Cityscape Photography
August 20, 2012

Evolution of New York City’s Skyline Over a Century

New York City is widely recognized as one of the greatest metropolitan areas in the world. It's fascinating to see the rapid evolution of its skyline from 1879 to 2013, when One World Trade Center will be complete. Within that long time frame, the city has lived through many transformative events, including the Great Depression in the 30's and September 11th in 2001.

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Art
August 17, 2012

Exposing Thousands of Anonymous Confessions

Everyone has private secrets and personal facts about themselves that aren't easily shared with others. We all want to protect ourselves against criticism and teasing, so embarrassing moments are never really the first thing that we share with others. But the fact is, pretty much every single person has one of those deep, dark secrets that lingers around and is never revealed.

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Photography
August 13, 2012

Mysteriously Discovering a Curious Surreal World

Sometimes a photograph inhabits the mastery of more than one medium of art. Such is the case with the classic black and white image captures of photographer Patrick Gonzales. The multifaceted artist's work incorporates an aesthetic similar to that of a fine art painting. Gonzales' passion for the arts blossomed at the ripe age of fifteen, when he adopted the art of painting.

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Art
August 11, 2012

Billowing Tire Sculptures Address Global Pollution

Tel Aviv-based artist Gal Weinstein replicates a number of burning tires emitting heaps of billowing smoke in the aptly titled series Fire Tires. Each sculpture, which reaches up to a height of 4 meters, is made of wax, carved to look like tires, accompanied by various skillfully crafted components to mimic the thick, swirling smoke rising into the air.

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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.