Art History
August 26, 2021

Vermeer Painting Restoration Reveals a Portrait of Cupid Hidden for Over 350 Years

Johannes Vermeer is an intriguing artist. Moderately successful during his time, the Dutch painter died leaving his family in debt and having produced a limited number of paintings. In fact, only 34 paintings—including his famous Girl with the Pearl Earring—are attributed to him today. However, his popularity rose after the 19th century and today, whenever there is news of a Vermeer, it makes waves.

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Wildlife Photography
August 26, 2021

Wildlife Photographer Captures Tiny Garden Frogs Using Flowers as Umbrellas

As humans, we’re often so caught up in our own daily lives that we often forget that there are countless different species living close by. Ever since he was a child, Indonesian wildlife photographer Ajar Setiadi has been fascinated by the creatures that live in the natural habitats of his hometown, Bogor. He’s been documenting the mysterious lives of the frogs that live in his garden, revealing their fascinating—and often adorable—behavior.

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Art
August 25, 2021

Artist Uses Artificial Intelligence To Reconstruct Realistic Portraits of Historical Figures

Have you ever wondered what famous historical figures like Nefertiti and Cleopatra looked like in real life? Well, Bas Uterwijk might be able to show you a pretty good guess. The Dutch photographer and digital artist creates amazing AI portraits of famous historical figures using innovative neural network reconstructions. His most recent additions to the ongoing series transport viewers to ancient Egypt, the Renaissance, and 18th-century Europe, among other time periods.

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Wildlife Photography
August 24, 2021

Joel Sartore Reflects on 15 Years of Photographing At-Risk Species for Photo Ark [Interview]

Since 2005, photographer Joel Sartore has been on the hunt to document the world's biodiversity through the National Geographic Photo Ark project. Now in its 15th year, Photo Ark has become an important tool for raising awareness about conservation issues. As Sartore travels to zoos and wildlife sanctuaries around the globe, he reminds the public of the precious species that we are at risk of losing.

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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.