Architecture
October 18, 2018

Zaha Hadid Architects Is Building an Enormous Leisure & Entertainment Center in UAE

With the confirmation that it will finish phase one of its Central Hub project in Sharjah, Zaha Hadid Architects continues to shape the architecture of the UAE. This new entertainment and leisure destination is the center of a $6.5 billion Aljada development in the UAE's third most populous city, cementing its reputation as a cultural capital. The Aljada Central Hub is an enormous car-free zone that is more than 25 football fields (1.9 million square feet)

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Dance
October 17, 2018

Spontaneous Photoshoots Capture Exceptional Talent of Young Dancers

Photographer Jordan Matter is known for his spectacular dance photography. His books Dancers Among Us and Dancers After Dark are both best-selling celebrations of spontaneous dance. And now he's back with a new book that spotlights talented young dancers across America. Born to Dance is a look at the wonders of childhood through the boys and girls who have found their calling in dance.

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Portrait Photography
October 16, 2018

Stunning Photos Capture the Fiery Passion of People in the Ocean

Photographer Joan Carol captures the many moods of the water in his compelling portraiture. The fantastical images feature his subjects in the sea as they are immersed in its swirling beauty. Often, the models engage passionately with one another, but Carol varies the mood and also explores themes of identity and human tenacity. Each piece is visually unified with dramatic lighting and a desaturated color palette.

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Painting
October 15, 2018

Amazing Painting Reimagines All the Planets in Perfect Alignment Along Their Curve

Artist Steve Gildea imagines what it’d look like if the planets were all perfectly aligned. Through his Planetary Suite series, he matches the curved edges of nine celestial bodies (including Pluto) to create one eye-pleasing form. With Gildea’s attention to detail and tight rendering, it’s natural to assume that this is the work of astrophotography. They are, however, oil paintings arranged as a polyptych.

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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.