Photojournalism
September 9, 2020

Photographer Documents How People Live in Cramped Rented Rooms in Seoul

Seoul is one of the world’s most expensive cities to live in. These high prices make it a challenge for many people to find affordable housing. As a result, an alternative to the conventional apartment has emerged. Called goshiwons, these are not apartments but tiny rooms that are large enough for a twin-sized bed and some prized belongings. Photographer Sim Kyu-Dong showcased these units—and the people that inhabit them—in a fascinating series of images.

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Style
September 9, 2020

20 Unique T-Shirt Designs by Top Independent Artists

Clothing is more than just something to wear, it's also a reflection of your personality. So why not make a statement by wearing something specially designed by an artist? If that seems like a challenge, Fine Art America makes it easy thanks to their graphic T-shirts designed by independent artists. They have hundreds of thousands of unique T-shirts in all styles, from men's athletic cuts to women's V neck and crew neck tees.

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Food Art
September 7, 2020

Japanese Mom Transforms Fried Eggs Into Incredibly Cute Meals

Many parents around the world put tons of effort into creating healthy meals that look enticing to kids, but there’s one mom in Japan whose presentation game is particularly strong. Etoni Mama is a master of Kyaraben (character bento): the art of styling food to look like cartoon people and animals. Though she works with a variety of ingredients, Etoni is especially talented at turning fried eggs into all sorts of cute characters.

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Street Photography
September 6, 2020

Shoebox Full of Negatives From the 1930s Helps a Woman Learn More About Her Late Father

Joan Ruppert's father passed away when she was just a child, but thanks to a shoebox full of negatives, she's been able to learn more about his life as a young man. Taken when he was just out of high school, these pictures show a passion for photography and are an incredible glimpse at life in Chicago just before World War II.

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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.