Interview
December 7, 2019

Interview: Naturally Organic Formations of Australia’s Shark Bay As Seen From Above

The Shark Bay World Heritage site in Western Australia is one of most colorful and diverse landscapes in the world. Covering an area of more than 2.2 million hectares, it features rocky limestone cliffs, white bays, and rolling red sand hills, surrounded by turquoise blue waters. Photographer Jérôme Berbigier captures how this spectacular landscape looks from above, in a series of stunning aerial photos, aptly titled Shark Bay.

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Inspiring
December 6, 2019

Boy Invites His Entire Kindergarten Class to His Official Adoption Hearing

There are many ways to be a family, and the heartwarming adoption of Michael Clark Jr. is a reminder of that. On December 5, 2019, the little boy was formally adopted by Andrea Melvin and Dave Eaton after being in their foster care for about a year. This alone is reason enough to celebrate, but Michael made the occasion even more special by inviting his entire kindergarten class to attend the adoption hearing.

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Painting
December 5, 2019

Nostalgic Oil Paintings Capture Overlooked Beauty of Ordinary Moments

Throughout history, many artists have looked to their own surroundings for inspiration. Following in the footsteps of great landscape and still life painters, artist Rachel Campbell depicts the world around her—but with a colorful, contemporary twist. The talented artist paints often overlooked, everyday scenes as playful landscapes that are bursting with brightly colored hues. “I am a visual storyteller,” Campbell tells My Modern Met.

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Street Art
December 5, 2019

Street Artist Gives New Life to Discarded Food Cans as Adorable Characters

Most of us would walk by an old food can on the street without another thought, but renowned street artist My Dog Sighs turns trash into treasure. The artist founded the Free Art Friday project, which involves transforming found materials into free art. Each week, he—and other artists who are taking part—leave a new piece on the street for anyone to find, take home, and cherish.

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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.