Landscape Photography
July 25, 2018

Interview: Photographer Spends 10 Years Capturing the Visual Symphony of Waves

Australian photographer Ray Collins has turned his love of the sea into a career with his stunning wave photography. For years we've watched as the colorblind photographer advanced his career, first with his series Seascapes and most recently with his collaborative cinemagraphs. Collins, who bought his first camera in 2007 and left a job as a coal miner to pursue his passion, has collaborated with National Geographic, Vogue, Patagonia, Apple, and Nikon.

Read Article

Installation
July 24, 2018

Suspended Layers of Colorful “Pixels” in Ancient Greek Ruins

Hanover and Berlin-based artists Thomas Granseuer and Tomislav Topic (together known as Quintessenz) create site-specific installation art made from a combination of materials. For their latest project, the duo transformed a derelict stone building on the Greek island of Paxos as part of the Paxos Contemporary Art Project. The 400-year-old ruin was filled with layers of colorful spray-painted fabric, creating an abstract spectrum of rainbow hues.

Read Article

Design
July 23, 2018

“Whale in the Sky” Beluga-Shaped Airbus Completes Its First Flight

What do you do if you need to get part of a plane from one location to another? Call in a whale, of course. Airbus, a European corporation that manufactures civil and defense planes, assists airlines in transporting aircraft sections when necessary for assembly and repair. The Airbus Beluga, which looks like a cute whale, is a modified wide-body airliner that does the job. And now, the Airbus Beluga XL has taken flight.

Read Article

Travel
July 21, 2018

You’ll Want to Move to Palm Springs After Seeing These Instagrams

It's easy to be obsessed with California: From cool-girl shopping in Beverly Hills to colorful coworking spaces in San Francisco, there's so much design inspiration to be found everywhere in the state. And Palm Springs is no exception: From trendy boutique hotels to stylish fashion, there's never a shortage of things to do. If you've yet to trek to this must-visit Cali getaway, let these Instagrams be your guide.

Read Article

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.