Inspiring
August 27, 2018

Female Iranian Photographer Captures Action From Nearby Roof When Stadium Bans Women

Iranian photojournalist Parisa Pourtaherian doesn't let anything stand in the way of doing what she loves. The 26-year-old is passionate about sports photography, and recently went to document a men's soccer match at Vatani stadium in the northern city of Ghaemshahr. There was just one problem—in Iran women are banned from entering stadiums during men's matches. Undeterred and fully determined, Pourtaherian spent three hours searching for a nearby roof from where she could photograph the national league match.

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Art
August 25, 2018

An Artist Threw a Dinner Party Inspired by Her Paintings

For notable New Orleans-based painter Mallory Page, art is most certainly a calling. In 2018 alone, her work has featured prominently in the homes and projects of interior designers across the country and lined the walls of Bunny Williams’ showroom in New York—as well as take over the Martine Chaisson Gallery in a powerful solo show, A Ponderous Weight (I don’t remember if I was frightened or pleased).

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Style
August 24, 2018

Japanese Designer Combines Traditional Kimonos With Modern Streetwear

The Japanese fashion scene is known for its quirky sense of style. From cutesy Kawaii-inspired outfits to creative cosplay, we’ve seen many extraordinary looks emerge from the “Land of the Rising Sun” (take pigeon-themed high heels for example). And while traditional garments such as the kimono still remain popular, they’re often worn with a modern twist. One item of traditional Japanese clothing to recently get a redesign is the hanten.

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Photography
August 22, 2018

Man Discovers 100-Year-Old Negatives, Uses Photoshop to “Develop” Them

Using a combination of old-fashioned know-how and technology, a man from the UK was able to bring 100-year-old negatives to life. Greg Pack of Essex, England was rummaging through items at a car boot sale, looking for old clocks, when he came upon a wood box. The 70-year-old man is a retired graphic artist who used to work in print and quickly spotted some items in the box that caught his eye.

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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.