Photography
March 13, 2019

Crystal Cave Made of 18,000 Plastic Cups Makes Us Reconsider To-Go Cups

Nearly three years ago, Benjamin Von Wong made the shift from the title of photographer to social impact artist that only engaged in projects that have an “impact component” to them. Since that time, he’s paired a mission-driven career with his creative abilities and produced projects that are both visually striking and encourage societal change.

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Art
March 12, 2019

This Skilled Makeup Artist Can Transform Herself to Look like Any Celebrity

We’ve seen many talented makeup artists around the world who use their skills to creatively transform the human face, but Chinese blogger He Yuhong takes makeup artistry to the next level. The master artist uses cosmetics to turn herself into any famous face, and we really mean any face. From Johnny Depp to Taylor Swift, each makeup metamorphosis will make you do a double take.

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Sculpture
March 11, 2019

Blown Glass Sculptures Look Like Delicate Ghosts of the Natural World

Artisan Simone Crestani finds inspiration in the “imperfect elegance” of nature. This striking quality informs his entire practice, materializing as beautiful blown glass sculptures of biotic forms found in the natural world. In Crestani's collection of works, a wide array of flora, fauna, and other organic objects come to life. Using borosilicate glass, he crafts sculptures that showcase his subject's decorative yet flawed details.

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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.