Photography
November 11, 2015

Interview: Dynamic Street Shots Document the Quirky Everyday Scenes of New York City

Photographer Phil Penman uses his camera to document the dynamic energy, delightfully wacky inhabitants, and vibrant spirit of New York City. Shooting primarily in black and white, he captures a fantastic mix of playful portraits and atmospheric street scenes that illuminate everyday moments in a metropolis that has captured the imaginations of creatives for centuries.

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Art
November 10, 2015

Intricately Crafted Marine Life Specimens Suspended in Glass

Artist Steffan Dam produces fantastical and intricately-crafted specimens that look as though they exist in the real world. Suspended in glass jars and on plates, their forms mimic well-known creatures of the sea and budding plants. Although Dam's work is based in imagination, his skills as a craftsman–including glass blowing, casting, and grinding–produce a hyperrealistic appearance that fools us into thinking these specimens have been captured alive and in mid-movement.

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Art
November 10, 2015

Artist Folds a New Paper Crane to Describe Each Day of the Year for an "Origami Journal"

Artist Cristian Marianciuc began 2015 by creating a unique personal journal. While his diary does involve paper, it's definitely not your conventional notebook filled with thoughts, memories, and written words. Instead, this uncommon journal incorporates the art of origami. “Late last year, I made a decision that would see me rediscover my creativity and avoid something that had weighed very heavily on my mind during 2014,” Marianciuc tells us.

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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.