Career
June 1, 2018

10 Social Networks You Need to Join If You’re a Creative Freelancer

We all know that social media plays an important role in carving our your creative niche and networking with potential clients. But with so many platforms available, where should you be focusing your attention? Part of having a successful career as a freelancer, whether you are a fine artist, photographer, or maker, is learning how to create new opportunities for yourself.

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Travel
May 31, 2018

Japan Invites Visitors to Walk Through Its Twinkling Tunnel of Lights

Japan is known for its impressive fall foliage and spring cherry blossoms, which are often illuminated at night for locals and tourists alike. But Nabana no Sato, a flower park located in Mie Prefecture, takes things up a notch with its illuminated tunnels. From mid-October to early-May, the park hosts the Winter Illumination event, which attracts visitors from across the country.

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Art History
May 30, 2018

How Artists Have Kept Still-Life Painting Alive Over Thousands of Years

Édouard Manet once called still life “the touchstone of painting.” Characterized by an interest in the insentient, this genre of art has been popular across movements, cultures, and periods, with major figures like Paul Cézanne and Pablo Picasso sharing the Impressionist artist‘s view. Here, we explore the age-old genre, tracing its history and looking at well-known works to answer the questions: what is still life painting, and how has it evolved?

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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.