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December 2, 2019

If Classical Paintings Roamed the Streets of Modern-Day Cities Around the World

What originated as an artistic experiment in Kiev continues to grow in quantity and popularity. Alexey Kondakov's Napoli Project—in which classical characters are superimposed onto modern-day scenes—has expanded with brilliant new creations. The Ukrainian artist has taken up shop in Italy to cultivate a cohesive line of collage works. There, in the home of the Renaissance, Kondakov juxtaposes dreamy paintings with the photographic backdrops of contemporary Italian life.

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Uncategorized
December 2, 2019

If Classical Paintings Roamed the Streets of Modern-Day Cities Around the World

What originated as an artistic experiment in Kiev continues to grow in quantity and popularity. Alexey Kondakov's Napoli Project—in which classical characters are superimposed onto modern-day scenes—has expanded with brilliant new creations. The Ukrainian artist has taken up shop in Italy to cultivate a cohesive line of collage works. There, in the home of the Renaissance, Kondakov juxtaposes dreamy paintings with the photographic backdrops of contemporary Italian life.

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Photography
November 29, 2019

Interview: Photographer Takes to the Sky to Capture Holland’s LED Greenhouses

German aerial photographer Tom Hegen has dedicated his craft to exploring the impact that humans have on the natural world. For better or worse, his work shows how we have shaped the environment and made changes that are often irreparable. His latest journey into the sky saw him photographing Holland's LED greenhouses, which have allowed The Netherlands to remain a formidable force in food production and export.

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November 28, 2019

Artist Quits Day Job to Draw the Majestic Beauty of Ocean Waves Full-Time

At first glance, the oceanic artwork of Brisbane-based artist Bethany Moffat might look like photographs, but it’s actually a series of hyperrealistic colored pencil drawings. Impressively, Moffat spends several weeks on each piece, sketching the silk-like ocean surface, one pencil stroke at a time. Moffat quit her day job to pursue drawing full-time 6 months ago, and she’s been “making waves” ever since.

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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.