Art History
May 1, 2019

The Story Behind Paris’ Iconic Art Nouveau Metro Entrances

Paris has no shortage of awe-inspiring architecture. With show-stealing sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, the “City of Light” is famous for its larger-than-life landmarks. In addition to towering tourist destinations, however, Paris also showcases its architectural prowess on a much smaller scale, as demonstrated by its distinctive collection of Art Nouveau metro entrances.

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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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My Modern Met

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