Sculpture
June 25, 2025

Artist Captures the Charm and Chaos of New York City With Miniature Models [Interview]

There are countless ways to describe New York, but Danny Cortes typically veers toward words like “fast,” “layered,” “gritty,” and even a “little messy.” For the Brooklyn-based artist, though, “authentic” is perhaps the most important descriptor for the city in which he was born and raised. By design, it also happens to be the guiding principle behind his work.

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Photo Contest
June 24, 2025

Haunting Winners of the Earth Photo 2025 Awards Reveal the Effects of Climate Change

For the eighth year, the Earth Photo Awards celebrate photographers and filmmakers who showcase how climate change is impacting our work. Created by Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society, and Parker Harris, the awards are judged by experts in photography, geography, film, and environment, making the winners both visually and scientifically impactful.

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Academy
June 24, 2025

Learn How to Create Stunning Mural Art Like Internationally Acclaimed Street Artist Alice Pasquini

In a tiny Italian town that, until very recently, was half abandoned, something magical happens every year. For a few days in the transition between spring and summer, mural artists from all over take to the streets of Civitacampomarano to participate in the CVTà Street Fest. A once-declining city center explodes with life and color, attesting to the importance and beauty of art in everyday life.

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Photojournalism
June 23, 2025

Sudanese Photographer Shares Personal Experience Documenting His Country’s Ongoing War [Interview]

On April 15, 2023, years of tensions between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) boiled over into war. The effects of the conflict, which is still ongoing, have had a massive humanitarian toll. It's estimated that over half a million children have died from famine sparked by the war, with violence and disease taking the lives of many more.

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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.