Inspiring
February 5, 2020

Chiefs Player Celebrates Super Bowl Win by Paying Adoption Fees for Over 100 Shelter Dogs

The Kansas City Chiefs claimed their first Super Bowl victory in 50 years when they beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. While the players and the fans are celebrating this monumental moment, there’s a reason for our four-legged friends to rejoice, too. Thanks to the Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, 109 pups from a local animal shelter will soon have new homes.

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Drawing
February 5, 2020

Colorful Comic Illustrations Celebrate the Vibrant Life of Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh’s fascinating life story is one of the many reasons why so many people are drawn to his iconic paintings. The Dutch-born Post-Impressionist’s short-but-eventful life is the inspiration behind Iranian cartoonist Alireza Karimi Moghaddam’s ongoing comic series. Each colorful illustration gives a glimpse into Van Gogh’s world—from his love of nature to his issues with mental health.

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Photojournalism
February 3, 2020

Photographer Captures 40 Days of Arctic Circle Darkness Using iPhone Night Mode

Armed with his iPhone 11, photojournalist Amos Chapple plunged into the darkness of the Arctic Circle. Chapple spent 40 nights in Murmansk, Russia, which sees 24 hours of darkness every year from December 2 until January 11. Using the iPhone's night mode, Chapple set about documenting his time in this strange urban environment and telling the story of the people who live in the Arctic Circle's biggest city.

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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.