Photography
June 25, 2020

Dreamy Candy-Colored Photos Capture the Magnificent Magic of Marrakech

French Polynesia-based travel photographer Helene Havard is known for her dreamy, pastel-hued images of locations that look like they’re straight out of a Wes Anderson film. From the streets of Havana to the candy-colored town of San Francisco, she captures the unique atmosphere of every place she visits, and her latest photo trip is no exception. She recently traveled to Marrakech, where she captured the mysterious magic of the exotic Moroccan city.

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Painting
June 25, 2020

These Hyperrealistic Paintings of Nature Are a Breath of Fresh Air

Korean artist An Jung-hwan creates hyperrealistic paintings that look like portals into vivid landscapes. His painstakingly meticulous technique renders textured tree bark, dappled sunlight, and lush green grass as perfect as a photograph. Each nature scene is so enticing in its clarity that it beckons you to look closer. Born in 1978, Jung-hwan received his formal education in painting at Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea.

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Portrait Photography
June 24, 2020

Fairytale-Inspired Portraits Reimagine Disney Princesses as Regal Young Black Girls

Thanks to a collaborative effort between makeup artist and hairstylist LaChanda Gatson and CreativeSoul Photography, Disney princesses have been beautifully reimagined as young Black girls. Aptly called Princess Series, the stunning portraits feature the girls made up from head to toe to capture the essence of characters like Snow White and Ariel.

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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.