Art History
September 8, 2019

How Diego Rivera Shaped Mexican Muralism, a 50-Year Movement Sparked by the Revolution

For centuries, the fresco has served as an important method of mural-making. While these plaster paintings have existed since ancient times, modern artists have continued to reimagine the craft, with Mexican painter Diego Rivera at the forefront. Equally famous for his revolutionary paintings and tumultuous personal life, Rivera remains one of modern art‘s most well-known figures.

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Landscape Photography
September 6, 2019

Interview: Photographer Captures the Disappearing Beauty of Greenland’s Icebergs

On a recent trip to Greenland, landscape photographer Albert Dros had the opportunity to sail through the waters around Disko Bay. Located on the west coast of the country, the area is filled with wildlife like walruses, seals, and whales. They frolic in the icy waters that are dotted with icebergs. While Dros was in the area, he had a chance to experience the changing dynamic of Greenland's environment and shoot some incredible imagery.

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Photography
September 6, 2019

Photographer Recreates Movie Scenes as Incredibly Detailed Tabletop Models

When portrait photographer Nicholas Busch first became interested in model making two years ago, he never imagined where it would lead him. Now, he spends his free time creating landscape dioramas based on his favorite films and shooting stunning tabletop photographs. The result is a collection of incredibly detailed scale model photography that recalls the most memorable scenes of classic films.

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Creative Products
September 5, 2019

Pennywise’s Iconic Red Ballon from ‘IT’ Is Now a Lamp Straight Out of Your Nightmares

Are you a fan of horror flicks? If so, then a red balloon probably means something sinister to you. Its presence can only promise that Pennywise the Dancing Clown from Stephen King's It is nearby. To commemorate the terrifying antagonist—and the film's sequel It Chapter 2—online purveyor Firebox is selling a novelty lamp shaped like a red balloon.

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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.