Landscape Photography
May 21, 2019

5 Pro Photography Secrets to Capturing Powerful Wide-Angle Landscape Photos

Looking to take your landscape photography up a notch? Danish photographer Mads Peter Iversen's YouTube channel is filled with exceptional photography tutorials to help you sharpen your skills. Of particular interest is his focus on shooting landscapes using a wide angles. In five easy steps, he shows how you can take your photography to another level and mix up your compositions using the wide-angle lens of your choice.

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Art
May 21, 2019

Interview: Dreamy Animal Portraits Show Species Impacted by Environmental Issues

Swedish artist Andreas Häggkvist crafts dreamy works of art with a dual purpose. His surreal animal portraits—which he refers to as “art with heart”—are both aesthetically alluring and packed with deeper meanings, perfectly pairing his artistic skills with his passion for the environment. With experience in advertising and a background in graphic design, Häggkvist has mastered the art of sending a message.

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Creative Products
May 17, 2019

This Epic ‘Game of Thrones’ Lamp Looks Like a Dragon Breathing Fire

With Game of Thrones reaching its final episode, many fans of the television series will be sad to see it go. However, just because the show is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean you can’t continue to have some Westeros drama in your life. Thanks to Adam at 3Demon, you can bring some fantasy vibes to your home with a 3D-printed, fire-breathing dragon lamp.

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Art History
May 16, 2019

‘The Death of Marat’: A Powerful Painting of One of the French Revolution’s Most Famous Murders

In the middle of the 18th century, French artist Jacques-Louis David pioneered a new genre of painting. Aptly titled Neoclassical, this movement was seen as a revival of the idealized art of Ancient Greece and Rome. Though rendered in a style reminiscent of antiquity, Neoclassical paintings often feature contemporary scenes and subjects. This is the case in many of David's works, including The Death of Marat, one of his most well-known paintings.

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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.