Art History
November 16, 2021

Caricature Art: The Fascinating History of the Art of Exaggeration

If you’ve ever been on a family vacation, you’ve likely come across caricature artists on beach sidewalks, fairs, or tourist spots. Today’s caricature artists are known for illustrating comical, exaggerated portraits of their subjects. However, you might be surprised to hear that the silly art style was once a highly-regarded art form that originated in the 16th century. Did you know that Leonardo Da Vinci drew caricatures?

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Photojournalism
November 16, 2021

Photographer Captures the Agony and Ecstasy of Runners Finishing the Boston Marathon

Photographer and documentary filmmaker Ben Garvin has dedicated his career to storytelling. And one of the stories that he most enjoys sharing is the agony and ecstasy of marathon runners. He's documented several races in the Twin Cities, where he's based, and so it made perfect sense that he would make the journey to Boston to capture this year's marathon.

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Photo Contest
November 15, 2021

Awe-Inspiring Winners of the 2021 Natural Landscape Photography Awards

These days, even if we're looking at a photo of a beautiful landscape, we often assume that there must be quite a bit of Photoshop involved in the final product. But a new photography contest is proving that many photographers don't need a lot of post-production help to generate spectacular images. The Natural Landscape Photography Awards was created to highlight landscape photography by artists who “value realism and authenticity in their work.

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Pen Drawing
November 13, 2021

Delicate Pen Drawings Pay Homage To Small Convenience Stores in South Korea

We might pass by a corner store without a second glance, but not Lee Me Kyeoung. The South Korean artist has made it her life’s work to chronicle these small—and often humble—shops before they close and disappear from their communities. Me Kyeoung's delicate pen drawings depict these places as solitary subjects against a stark white background, at most surrounded by a few trees.

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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.