Art
November 17, 2018

Enchanting Stories of Folklore Frozen in Time in Multilayered Shadow Boxes

Best known for creating dreamscape shadow box art, visual narrative artist Daria Aksenova uses paper to tell stories of mythology and folklore. Each compact, 3D composition is made from layers of suspended hand-cut and inked paper, meticulously arranged inside decorative box frames. The self-taught artist draws from her past experience in the fashion and film industries, creating stunning visual narratives that spark the imagination.

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Photo Contest
November 16, 2018

Amazing Panoramic Winners of the 2018 EPSON International Pano Awards

For professional and amateur panoramic photographers alike, there’s no better competition than The EPSON International Pano Awards. Now in its ninth year, the contest features the best in elongated photographs capturing the majestic beauty of the world at large. The 2018 contest received nearly 5,000 entries from 1,251 photographers in 74 countries, which undoubtedly made for stiff competition and hard decisions from the panel of judges.

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Funny
November 14, 2018

‘P is for Pterodactyl’ Book Exposes the Oddest Spellings in English

Tsunami. Knight. Wren. Aisle. What do these words have in common? They're just some of the quirky words featured in the new book P is for Pterodactyl. This fun take on a standard alphabet book features some of the trickier words used in the English language. By focusing on silent letters and silly homophones, the book is a great way for kids to start tackling advanced spelling and for word nerds to get a good laugh.

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Drawing
November 13, 2018

Imaginative Illustrations Blend Famous Fairytales With Mexican Folklore

Concept artist Mirelle Ortega has a self-proclaimed “passion for storytelling.” Specifically, the Mexico-born and California-based illustrator is fascinated by folklore and fantasy—two themes that she ties together in an enchanting new series. In this personal project, Ortega plucks iconic characters from the pages of storybooks and places them in her native country. Clad in a colorful floral print and surrounded by cultural objects typical of southern Mexico, Alice in Wonderland embodies the state of Chiapas.

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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.