Books
April 28, 2023

New Monograph Explores Life and Legacy of Legendary Photographer Rodney Smith

Across his 45-year career, celebrated fashion photographer Rodney Smith took hundreds of thousands of photos. Most of his whimsical and imaginative imagery was shot on a 35mm Leica M4 before he transitioned to using a medium format Hasselblad. Smith's work was already celebrated during his lifetime, but after his passing in 2016, it's only become more clear how strong his contribution was to the history of photography.

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Illusion
April 27, 2023

Optical Illusion Looks Like a Photo Taken From Space But It’s Not

Have you ever seen breathtaking images taken by astronauts aboard the ISS? The curvature of the Earth dominates the composition, while the blue ocean and green fragments of land shine below. In the background, the pitch black space is dotted with bright stars. As much as you'd think this description fits the image above, the truth is that this photo is an optical illusion.

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Gift Guide
April 27, 2023

15 Special Gifts to Honor Your Bonus Mom on Mother’s Day

Many people are fortunate enough to have a bonus mom in their life, whether it's a stepmom, foster mom, adoptive mother, or an exceptional woman who has taken on the parenting role. And with Mother's Day coming up, there's no better time to make sure that she knows just how special she is. Parenting is already difficult, but it can be even more challenging to forge a positive, productive relationship in these cases.

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Toys
April 26, 2023

Mattel Unveils New Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome

American toy company Mattel continues to expand its range of diverse and inclusive Barbies with its latest addition—a doll with Down syndrome. This model is part of the Barbie Fashionistas line, a collection that features dolls of different body types, ethnicities, disabilities, and more. With this new Barbie, toy manufacturer Mattel hopes to help more children find representations of themselves in the toys they play with.

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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.