Drawing
November 1, 2019

Interview: Prolific Doodler Covers Everything in Sight with His Imaginative Drawings

With the artistic identity of Mr. Doodle, you’d imagine that Sam Cox is prolific with a pen. But the man with the moniker is beyond prolific. He's a drawing machine who creates awe-inspiring artworks—and even entire worlds—with his series of clustered characters and shape-driven mark-making. The artworks are busy and mesmerizing, packed with symbols that you’re likely to get lost in as you marvel at their intricacies. Cox has been scribbling since childhood.

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Interview
October 31, 2019

Interview: Photographer Spends Winter in Near Darkness to Capture Russia’s Arctic Periphery

Fifteen years ago, photographer Simon Roberts spent a long, cold winter in Russia's unforgiving far North. It's a place where, from December until mid-January, there are nearly 24 hours of darkness, as the sun sits below the horizon. In this context, Roberts set about documenting life in one of the world's harshest climates. The result is his acclaimed Polyarnye Nochi series.

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Photography
October 31, 2019

DJI Unveils Mavic Mini Compact Drone That Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

Drones are all the rage, but some of the best equipment is too bulky and cumbersome for your average person. Luckily, DJI—a leader of drone technology—is solving that problem by releasing a foldable drone that can fit in the palm of your hand. The pocket-sized DJI Mavic Mini has been rumored for months and now the ultra-light, compact model has arrived.

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Photo Contest
October 31, 2019

Awe-Inspiring Winning Images of the 2019 Siena International Photo Awards

Among a tight-knit group of people, a Liberian child attempts to retrieve a ball while going unnoticed by the armed guard that stands just a few feet away. Photographer Jonathan Banks captured this tension-filled moment in an image titled A Boy in the Crowd, and it recently earned the title of “Photo of the Year” from the 2019 Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA).

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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.