Painting
June 27, 2019

Artist Immortalizes Asia’s Historical Storefronts in Watercolor and Ink

Many travelers use a camera to capture the places they visit, but Shanghai-based artist Zhifang Shi opts for watercolor and ink. From Japan to South Korea, the talented artist travels all over Asia, documenting old storefronts and street corners in his sketchbook. Shi paints en plein air, quickly capturing fleeting moments with loose, gestural line work.

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Drawing
June 25, 2019

Illustrator Creates Adorable Animal Comics That Inspire Self-Love

When you’re feeling low, sometimes all you need is a friend to tell you that everything will be okay. Mental health issues are more common than you might think, so it’s important to surround yourself with the people and things that make you happy. In a bid to inspire kindness and self-love, illustrator Jang (of Jangandfox Studio) creates heartwarming animal comics that are sure to make you smile.

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Art History
June 23, 2019

Memento Mori: Life and Death in Western Art from Skulls to Still Life

We’ve all heard the phrases “here today, gone tomorrow” and “nothing lasts forever.” They’re sayings that reflect on the fleeting nature of life, reminding us of our mortality. And though most cultures today find a discussion about death to be uncomfortable, this wasn’t always the case. Throughout history, particularly in times of strife, people were encouraged to ponder death and its meaning.

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Photography
June 21, 2019

Hasselblad Announces Its Smallest Medium Format Camera Ever

Hasselblad is allowing photographers to enjoy the quality of its medium format cameras in increasingly small sizes thanks to a new design. When paired with the soon-to-be-released CFV II 50C digital back, the Hasselblad 907X  medium format camera body will provide unparalleled photography quality in a small package. In fact, the 907X  is Hasselblad's smallest medium format camera body ever. The CFV II 50C has a medium format 50-megapixel CMOS sensor (43.8 x 32.9 mm)

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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.