Painting
March 11, 2020

Watercolorist Captures the Essence of Different Cities in Expressive Series of Paintings

Every metropolis has a unique pulse. Artist Álvaro Castagnet travels the world to capture the dynamic energy of various cities in expressive watercolor paintings. By using this light and brilliant medium, Castagnet is able to paint en plein air and swiftly render the essence of daily life felt at that moment. Born and currently based in Uruguay, the South American artist studied painting at the Fine Arts University in Montevideo.

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Drawing
March 11, 2020

TIME Creates 100 Covers for Groundbreaking Women of the Year Project

In a stunning homage to the great women of history, TIME has created 100 covers to celebrate Women of the Year from 1920 to today. Inspired by the magazine's Person of the Year, which until 1999 was “Man of the Year,” TIME has selected a magnificent array of women who have made a difference in the world. From politicians to activists, from athletes to artists, each woman is a trailblazer.

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Tattoos
March 10, 2020

Rectangular Tattoos Reveal a Sliver of Scenes Like Peeking Through a Crack in a Door

While many colorful tattoos sprawl across the skin, the work of South Korean tattooist EQ is contained in a small rectangle. Calling this approach his Frame, there are entire stories told in the long, thin format. But because of their size, only a sliver of the entire composition is revealed—evoking the feeling that we’re viewing these scenes through a crack in a door. The inspiration for EQ’s Frames run the gamut.

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Landscape Photography
March 10, 2020

Stunning Photos Give Unique Perspective of Greenland’s Icebergs Underwater

Inspired as a child by the adventures of Jacques Cousteau, German photographer Tobias Friedrich feels right at home underwater. Since 2007 he's been photographing his adventures, making a name for himself as a top underwater photographer. Moving from tropical locations to the arctic, Friedrich has seen it all but nothing quite prepared him for the sight of an iceberg from below.

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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.