Aerial Photography
October 11, 2024

Adventurers Taking an Icy Plunge Wins the 2024 Drone Photo Awards

A group of adventurers taking an icy plunge won the 2024 Drone Photo Awards. The image, taken by Israeli photographer Gilad Topaz, was captured in the frigid waters of the Baltic Sea as the entire group enjoyed a dip in a pool carved out by their boat. Topaz's winning photograph beat out 4,000 aerial images submitted by over 2,000 photographers from 113 countries to win the grand prize.

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Toys
October 11, 2024

Barbie Introduces Diwali Doll Created by Indian Fashion Designer Anita Dongre

Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is one of the most special celebrations around the world. In India, people don new clothes, share treats, and gather for firework shows, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year. To celebrate Diwali, Mattel collaborated with renowned Indian designer Anita Dongre. Together, they created a Barbie doll that honors the imagery around this unique tradition.

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Wildlife Photography
October 10, 2024

Conservation Photographer Explores America’s Underappreciated Ecosystems [Interview]

Conservation photographer David Herasimtschuk grew up on the bank of Colorado's Cache la Poudre River. Those early experiences catching toads and splashing in the water transformed into a lifelong passion for nature. This passion initially pushed him to study wildlife and fishery biology and then moved him toward visual storytelling.

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Art History
October 9, 2024

16 Great Sculptors Who Changed the History of Art

Rodin, Michelangelo, Donatello—these are the names of the innovative visionaries behind some of the greatest sculptures in art history. Sculptors like these gifted creatives have the unique opportunity to bring their subjects to life and manipulate materials to defy the expectations of spectators. Whether chiseling marble or casting in bronze, there is no denying the power of sculpture. Throughout history, there have been famous sculptors who have withstood the test of time.

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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.