Sculpture
October 31, 2019

Thought-Provoking Sculptures of Fragmented Figures Pop Up Across Venice

Through the end of November, sculptor Bruno Catalano‘s bronze figures are inhabiting the Venetian lagoon. His Travelers—or Les Voyageurs—are fractured and fragmented individuals, each on its own path. In collaboration with Ravagnan Gallery, on the occasion of the 58th Venice Art Biennale, thirty of his most recent Travelers create a path through the city. Weaving from theaters to churches to historic palaces, these “incomplete” figures are connected in concept, but unique in their journey.

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Entertainment
October 28, 2019

These 7 Friends Dressed Up as Different Ben Stiller Characters for Halloween Tradition

For the past seven years, one faction of friends has excelled at coordinating their group Halloween costumes. Doing this is not an easy feat, as these types of arrangements can often be tricky. To ensure that everyone has an outfit, at least one person has to dress as a more obscure character and risk not being recognized. But these seven pals have found a way around this unfortunate truth.

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Art
October 26, 2019

Delicate Nature Collages Held Together by Thread Reflect a Time of “Ecological Mourning”

Collage artist Jennifer Murphy is inspired by interconnectedness. While this interest informs much of her work, it is particularly evident in The Shadow of Sirius, a series of delicate nature collages comprising flora and fauna cut-outs held together by thread. “Wedding the specimens of the naturalist with the visions of the fantasist,” these eye-catching pieces explore our real-life environment through a surreal lens.

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Photography
October 24, 2019

Interview: Cinematic Photos of Rural Indonesia Look like Scenes from a Film

Jakarta-based photographer Rarindra Prakarsa captures scenes from rural Indonesia that could be film stills. Drenched in gorgeous light, his narrative works often elevate everyday occurrences—such as two people at work or a man smoking a pipe—and evoke the feeling that these sights are just one part of an epic adventure story. Prakarsa has been a photographer for nearly 30 years.

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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.