Animals
September 30, 2020

Adorable Piglet Has Her Own Newborn Photoshoot Just Like a Baby Human

Newborn photoshoots are often reserved for humans, but photographer Cashlie White shows that baby animals rival them in cuteness. She recently shared a series featuring an adorable piglet named Dynamite who is outfitted with all the things you'd typically see in newborn portraits—soft blankets, stuffed animals, and tiny headbands. The only difference? Dynamite has a shiny pink snout. Coupled with her sleepy smile, you can’t help but say “aww” to each of these sweet photos.

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Art
September 29, 2020

10 Independent Female Artists Creating Stunning Framed Art Prints

Women in the art world have come a long way; but unfortunately, there is still more work to do. According to Artnet, even today female artists make up just two percent of the art market. And many institutions and auction houses still mostly cater to male artists. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways to connect with talented female artists and support their work.

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Illustration
September 28, 2020

Honest Illustrations Reveal What Life Is Like Before and After You Get a Pet

Life looks different when you have a pet. This is especially true if you adopt a cat or a dog after previously living without an animal in your home. Having a furry friend requires all sorts of considerations; they make your life better, but there are some challenges, of course, too. Taiwanese artist John (aka @mai2john) showcases them all in his series about life before and after getting pets.

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Macro Photography
September 27, 2020

Enchanting Macro Photos Take Us Inside the Magical World of Tiny Insects

Bulgarian photographer Georgi Georgiev combines his love for photography with his background studying ecology to take eye-catching images of nature. His macro photography explores the small world of insects in fairytale settings. Georgiev can spend hours in nature in order to create the photograph he intended. It might, for instance, take a long time for his “model” to get into position, or he may even have to crawl on the ground to follow his subject.

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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.