Tattoos
May 15, 2021

Perfectly Drawn Tattoos Look Like Stickers Placed on the Skin

Beijing-based tattoo artist MR.L (who also goes by the name 17) creates exquisite body art inspired by traditional motifs, animals, and pop-culture references. His carefully rendered designs are so crisp that they almost look like stickers that have been placed on the skin. MR.L achieves this striking Pop Art effect by keeping his drawings pared down to one or two characters.

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Art
May 14, 2021

Artist Reimagines Famous Paintings With the Quirky Cast of ‘The Simpsons’

Ever wonder what a fine art-themed episode of The Simpsons would be like? One Ontario, Canada-based artist has, and they’ve shared their vision through funny mash-ups between famous paintings and Simpsons characters. Known simply as @fine_art_simpsons on Instagram, the artist replaces historic figures in fine art paintings with beloved characters like Homer Simpson, Ned Flanders, Edna Krabappel, and Milhouse Van Houten.

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Photography
May 14, 2021

Brilliant Photos Use Sunset Silhouettes to Tell Magical Visual Stories

Stopping to appreciate a sunset is good for the soul. The evening glow in the sky is not only beautiful to observe, but it allows us to connect with nature. 20-year-old Indian photographer Krutik Thakur celebrates the majestic beauty of the Sun with a series of playful silhouetted images. He incorporates the setting Sun into each scene as if it’s a tangible object that his subjects can hold in their hands.

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Travel
May 13, 2021

Almost Everyone in This Tiny Alaskan Town Lives Under One Roof

In small towns, everyone knows everyone. People stop to chat on the street and young people exhaust their dating pools. A tiny community in Alaska takes standard “small town” vibes to a whole new level though. In Whittier, Alaska, almost the entire population of 318 year-round residents live under one roof. The apartment buildings—known as Begich Towers—went viral on TikTok when podcaster Olivia Snake (@livvontheedge) posted a video about the strange little town.

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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.