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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Sculpture
October 22, 2019

Jack-O’-Lanterns Glow With Incredible Pop Culture-Inspired Designs

From spooktastic makeup to creative costumes, Halloween is an exciting time to show off your creativity. For pumpkin carving artist Alex Wer (aka The Pumpkin Geek), tis the season for him to shine. But rather than carve triangle eyes and crooked smiles, the award-winning creative crafts custom pumpkin carvings inspired by movie characters and pop culture icons. Wer’s hand-carved masterpieces are so impressive, it would be a shame for them to wilt away each year.

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Renaissance Art
October 21, 2019

Exploring Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà,’ a Masterpiece of Renaissance Sculpture

For centuries, the world has been captivated by the groundbreaking art of Michelangelo. Working in multiple mediums, the Italian artist was a true Renaissance man, culminating in an impressive collection of world-famous works that includes the Sistine Chapel ceiling, an iconic interpretation of David, and the Pietà, a monumental marble sculpture of the Madonna cradling Christ. Crafted in the late 15th century, the Pietà remains one of the most beloved sculptures in the world.

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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.