Painting
March 27, 2020

Incredibly Realistic Paintings Look Like They’re Wrapped in Plastic Film

Artist Robin Eley is a master of painting illusions. His diverse body of work has received wide acclaim for its hyperrealistic precision, with paintings exhibited in art institutions around the world. Recently, Eley has created a series of mind-boggling canvases that appear to be wrapped in clear plastic film and tape—but in reality it's all expertly painted by Eley himself.

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Photography
March 25, 2020

Photographer Uses Her Pool to Take Breathtaking Underwater Portraits That Look Like Paintings

Known for her incredible use of water to explore emotion, fine art photographer Barbara Cole‘s style is unmistakable. Since the early 80s, the Canadian photographer has carved her own unique path in the photography world and used the camera as a vehicle for self-expression. Her dramatic underwater images, often taken in her own pool, have a timeless painterly touch and look deceivingly effortless.

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Travel
March 20, 2020

Enchanting Photos of Madeira’s Ancient Fanal Forest Filled With 500-Year-Old Trees

The island of Madeira is known for its dramatic landscape, which includes rugged mountains, volcanoes, and rocky beaches. But one of Madeira's most unique treasures is an ancient forest where every step takes you inside a scene ripped from a fairy tale. Known for its enchanting morning fog, the Fanal forest is part of an ancient laurel forest. Thanks to incredible images by photographer Albert Dros, we're transported into this dreamy landscape.

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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.