Street Photography
May 9, 2019

Interview: Street Portraits of the Incredible Cargo People Carry on Motorbikes in Hanoi

If you’ve ever been to Southeast Asia, you know that motorcycles (or scooters) are the transport of choice for many locals. In dense cities such as Hanoi, the narrow streets are usually clogged with them, and there’s always the low hum of engines in the air. The 2-wheelers are perfect for zipping around from one spot to the next, but they’re also surprisingly useful for transporting cargo.

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Art
May 9, 2019

Interview: Artist Gives Discarded Household Objects New Life with Cross-Stitch Coverings

From vintage typewriters to old sewing machines, many household objects of the past have their own unique charm that makes them irresistible to antique collectors. Sweden-based artist Ulla Stina-Wikander is one of many vintage aficionados, but she doesn’t just collect old items—she turns them into art. The talented artist gives outdated technology, furniture, and tools a new lease on life by covering them with colorful cross-stitch embroidery designs.

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Art
May 8, 2019

Artist Explores Deep Connection Between Humans and Cities Across Generations

Italian photographer Aidan Sartin Conte creates surreal photo mashups that blend human faces with cityscapes. In both his series, Where Is My Mind and Chrononauts Stories, Conte explores the gray matter of the brain—the place where humans create memories, imagination, and dreams. In Where Is My Mind, human faces are obscured by architectural landscapes and busy streets, visualizing how journeys not only open our minds, but also shape who we become.

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Photojournalism
May 7, 2019

Interview: Photographer Documents Bond Between Last Two Northern White Rhinos and Their Caretakers

American photojournalist Justin Mott is using the power of photography to shed light on important stories of animal conservation. Mott's long-term project Kindred Guardians is a look at the men and women who dedicate their lives to saving wildlife. This personal project, which is entirely self-funded, had Mott hopping on a plane to Kenya in order to document the last two northern white rhinos in existence.

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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.