Art
May 10, 2016

Artist Celebrates Joys of Motherhood with Illustrations of Mothers and Daughters Every Day

For moms, no two days are quite the same—each one brings a distinct challenge and a different joy. Artist Sora Ceballos-Lopez is exploring the many sides of motherhood in her daily drawings, which use detailed pen patterns and whimsical watercolors to portray the magical bonds between mothers and their children, particularly with their daughters.

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Art
May 10, 2016

Figurative Papier-Mâché Lamp Sculptures Illuminate a Room with Ethereal Elegance

For nearly 10 years, Sophie Mouton-Perrat and Frédéric Guibrunet have combined soft lighting with delicate paper craft to create ethereal sculptures. Working under the name Papier à êtres, the duo uses the papier mâché technique to construct life-sized women clad in elegant, billowing gowns that double as lamps. The top portion of the unconventional, all-white lantern features the ladies’ upper bodies while their pleated skirts illuminate the space.

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Photography
May 9, 2016

Photo Series Peeks into the Lives of Overlooked Heroes Working in Local Shops

Francesco Pergolesi’s charming photos shine the spotlight on the overlooked champions of the corner shop. The stars of his project Heroes sweep their front stoops, cut their cloth, and bake their bread, working hard as the sun dips into dusk. Pergolesi highlights the efforts of these local vendors who put their heart and soul into their tiny Italian shops, emphasizing these emotions by offering his images from the perspective of a passerby at twilight.

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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.