Sculpture
August 23, 2023

Mesmerizing Metal Sculptures of Disintegrating People Visualizes the Ephemerality of Beauty and Life

South Africa-based artist Regardt Van Der Meulen transforms metal into seemingly fragile and delicate works of art. His lifesize sculptures depict human figures that appear to be eroding before the viewer's eyes. The durable material unwinds, crumbles, and disintegrates from the body, capturing the ephemerality of life. Each of these works portrays a figure that is falling apart.

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Animals
August 22, 2023

Ocean Cleaning Crew Rescues and Frees a Dolphin Entangled in Ghost Nets

Ocean cleanup crews provide vital labor by removing plastics and other garbage from the sea. While it may sound like an endless task, their devotion to their duty is something they should absolutely be proud of. And sometimes, cleaning up plastic pollution can be a life-saving act for marine life. Recently, a crew known as 4Ocean on an ocean cleaning mission were able to save the life of a dolphin.

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Sports
August 22, 2023

Watch Freediver Alexey Molchanov Set Two New World Records

Expert freedivers make the sport look like they're easily gliding through the water; but in actuality, it takes a lot of energy to preserve oxygen and find balance underwater. Alexey Molchanov, one of the best freedivers in the world, seems to have perfected this. Recently, this skilled athlete set two new world records at a competition in the Bahamas.

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Photo Contest
August 21, 2023

Incredible Winners of the 2023 Portrait Photographer of the Year Contest

Iranian photographer Forough Yavari was honored as the International Portrait Photographer of the Year for a stunning portfolio of work that shows off skills as a fine art and fashion photographer. Based in Melbourne, her photography draws on her life experiences as a woman, with her work portraying the narratives behind the lives of women around the work. Yavari topped the list of talented amateur and professional portrait photographers who entered this year's contest.

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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.