Sculpture
April 21, 2022

Artist Creates Serene Faces From Thousands of Burnt Wood Sticks

Sculptor Gil Bruvel is pushing the limits of his craft with a new set of pixelated portraits. Primarily crafted from thousands of wood sticks, these anonymous faces are painted in colorful gradients that accentuate their features. This series of masks, as well as several steel sculptures, are currently on display at Galerie Montemarte as part of the Face to Face exhibition. In this exhibit, Bruvel's sculptures are paired with painted portraits by Italian artist Silvio Porzionato.

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Funny
April 20, 2022

95-Year-Old Grandma and Her Grandson Have a Blast Creating the Most Outrageous Photos

Ross Smith and his grandma sure know how to have some fun. The content creator and the 95-year-old Pauline “Granny” Kana snap hilarious photos and create short videos complete with costumes, wild animals, and giant Oreo cookies. The results are outrageous, but that’s the point, of course. Through these photos and videos, Smith and Kana will make you laugh, but their antics go beyond that.

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Photo Contest
April 20, 2022

Apple Announces 10 Best Macro Images Shot on an iPhone

A strawberry floating in a fizzy soda, the cavernous interior of a flower, and colorful sea glass are just some of the subjects covered by the winners of Apple's latest iPhone contest. After putting out a call for photographs, Apple received an overwhelming response to their Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge. An international panel of experts pored over the entries and selected the 10 best images for special recognition.

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Inspiring
April 19, 2022

Man Experiencing Homelessness Throws a Birthday Party for His Dogs, Then His Life Changes

Pets provide us so much joy and companionship, particularly to those who are experiencing homelessness. For people with housing instability, a dog can be a steady force in their life. Sometimes, they even give them a reason to celebrate, as was the case for a man named Choko José Luis Matos. He was spotted on the steps of a local park in Bucaramanga, Colombia, throwing a birthday party for his two dogs.

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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.