History
April 30, 2019

Beautiful Tibetan Musical Notations Visualize the Rise and Falls of Buddhist Chants

Musical notations can go far beyond what is indicated on the page. For Tibetan Buddhists, these figures have religious importance that represent sacred sounds and ceremonies that have been passed along for generations. Visually beautiful, the sweeping notations help to shape their rituals by offering other forms of devotions, ways to ward off “feral spirits,” as well as summon divine figures.

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Portrait Photography
April 29, 2019

Beautiful Portraits Pair Redheads with Their Matching Animals

In her whimsical body of work, photographer Alexandra Bochkareva explores the eye-catching beauty of red hair. To accentuate the splendid color of her subjects' locks, she often pairs her redheaded muses with ginger animals, including Alice, a photographic fox that stole the show in 2016. Now, Bochkareva is back with an all-new color-coordinated cast of characters, ranging from a rescued lynx to majestic Maine Coon cats.

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Art History
April 27, 2019

8 World-Famous Artists Who Were Drawn To Working in Pastel

When you think of great artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pablo Picasso, chances are their works on canvas come to mind. However, most of art history’s master painters dabbled in more than just oils and acrylics. In fact, many had a penchant for pastel. Whether used to sketch preliminary studies or create polished masterpieces, pastel has played a big role in many painters’ practices.

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Sculpture
April 26, 2019

World’s Largest Bird Sculpture Took Artists 10 Years to Complete

The idyllic setting of Kerala, India boasts incredible views of nature that are best seen from Jatayu Earth’s Center. A joint venture between the country’s tourism department and Rajiv Anchal (a film director and sculptor), the nature park has been open since the end of 2017. It has since garnered a massive claim to fame; Jatayu Earth’s Center is home to the world’s largest bird sculpture.

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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.