Books
December 18, 2024

Intimate Photos Explore the Real and Raw Emotions of Childbirth in Home Births Photo Book

When America first went into lockdown during the pandemic in 2020, photographer Maggie Shannon followed midwives as they helped women navigate the birthing process from their own homes. Starting in Los Angeles and moving to the Midwest, Shannon traveled around the country to document the raw emotion of the birthing experience. Now, the award-winning series has been transformed into a book.

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Art
December 17, 2024

Over 40 Palestinian Artists Organize ‘Gaza Biennale’ as an Act of Resilience [Interview]

Against all odds and in the face of war, Palestinian artists in Gaza have remained creative. Now, over 40 of them have come together to launch the Gaza Biennale. Currently in the funding phase, the group is looking for partner institutions in and out of Gaza to host a series of events that will showcase the powerful voices of these artists.

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Photo Contest
December 17, 2024

World’s Leading Wild Cat Conservation Group Announces Top Wild Cat Photos of the Year [Interview]

For the third year in a row, the world's leading wild cat conservation group, Panthera, has released its top wild cat photos of the year. Whether taken from camera traps or DSLRs, these photographs are a testament to the incredible work that Panthera and its partner organizations have been doing around the world.

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Inspiring
December 16, 2024

Loving Sibling Crafts Tactile Wrapping Paper With Puffy Paint So Blind Sister Can “See” the Festive Designs

The holiday season is known for its bright lights and festive decorations. However, not everyone gets to enjoy it all in the same way—particularly those with a disability, such as vision impairment. That's why Reddit user 1228maj came up with a simple yet clever idea to make the holiday cheer more accessible for their blind sister. As most people do, the user wrapped their sister's gift in some nice wrapping paper featuring cute holiday designs.

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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.