Art
September 1, 2015

Space-Inspired Paintings Explore Mankind’s Journey to the Final Frontier

Focusing on iconic images like astronauts, rockets blasting off, and the cockpit of a shuttle, Brooklyn, NY-based artist Michael Kagan illustrates split-second moments of risk and triumph in his space-inspired oil paintings. Using a bold impasto technique, Kagan layers thick, aggressive strokes of paint on linen, never going back over what he's painted.

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Inspiring
August 31, 2015

95-Year-Old Yogi Believes We Can All Live to Be 130 Years Old

95-year-old yoga master Kazim Grbz believes we can all live to be 130 years old and has some solid advice to help us achieve this. When you first look at the yogi, you'll realize that he most definitely does not look his age. To keep himself looking youthful, Grbz works on maintaining his flexibility and focuses on eating a variety of superfoods.

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Aerial Photography
August 31, 2015

Drone Footage Captures Breathtaking Aerial Tour of Iceland’s Dramatic Landscape

Countless photos have shown us the incredible beauty of Iceland, but this amazing video (below) by Blue Racer Productions is just another reminder of the Nordic country's allure. Shot during a recent 8-day trip to the island nation, using a DJI Phantom 3 drone, this aerial footage takes viewers on a breathtaking journey across the dramatic landscape of geysers, mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and beaches.

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Art
August 30, 2015

Can You Spot the Nude Models Camouflaged in These Landscapes?

Artist Filippo Ioco travels the world to produce his spectacular body painting series called Landscapes. In it, nude models are cloaked in natural-colored pigments and posed in settings like red rock deserts, sandy beaches, and vasts woodlands, their camouflage so expertly applied that they seamlessly blend in with their surroundings.

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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.