Portrait Photography
April 1, 2019

Interview: Intimate Portraits Capture the Beauty of Ethiopia’s Suri Tribe Women

Macedonian-Australian photographer Biljana Jurukovski has been fascinated by different cultures since childhood. For the past five years, she has focused her craft on taking moving portraits of different cultures around the world. In particular, her Tribal Muse series hones in on the beauty of the Surma tribe—and more specifically the Suri.

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Inspiring
March 29, 2019

This Luxury Japanese Maternity Hospital Provides 5 Star Postpartum Care

Childbirth is one of the most amazing moments of a woman’s life but it’s also, understandably, totally exhausting. That’s why Keiai Hospital in Fujimi City, Japan offer new mothers a luxury five-day stay to help them rest and recuperate post-birth. The privately owned maternity hospital has been catering to moms and babies since 1971, so it’s well-versed in world-class care.

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Installation
March 28, 2019

Classical Art and Graffiti Come Together in 85-Foot-Tall Sculpture Created for Valencia’s Fallas Festival

Street art duo PichiAvo, who have worked together since 2007, took their mix of classic and contemporary art to new heights by creating an 85-foot (26-meter) painted sculpture for Valencia's Fallas Festival. This traditional festival culminates on March 19, when the puppets (or fallas) are set aflame in honor of the feast of St. Joseph.

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Landscape Photography
March 26, 2019

Tips From a Professional Photographer: How Take the Perfect Photo of the Desert

Professional landscape photographer Anton Gorlin loves to share his tips and tricks for capturing all environments. From sunrises to seascapes, his guides give clear guidance on how you can elevate your own photography. His newest guide is an intriguing look at how to best photograph desert landscapes. These arid environments, which account for one-third of the Earth's land surface, give photographers an incredible opportunity to express their creativity.

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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.