Architecture
June 12, 2018

France Is Building an “Alzheimer’s Village” for Patients to Live in Freely

In southwestern France, a revolutionary project is underway to build a facility that allows Alzheimer's patients to live comfortably. The Village Landais Alzheimer in Dax will be a space where those with Alzheimer's will live freely, without medication, in an enclosed enclave designed to mirror the freedom they enjoyed while maintaining safety. The project was inspired by a similar site in the Netherlands, which spurred then-local MP Henri Emmanuelli to take up the cause.

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Portrait Photography
June 11, 2018

Photography Hack: How to Use a Phone Screen to Create Enchanting Portraits

With today’s technology, it’s easier than ever for photographers to create images that are not only breathtaking but also ignite our sense of wonder. Often, this is through photo manipulation in programs like Photoshop. But photographer Mathias Fast has recently introduced a fantastic photography hack that will give your images a fantastical, ethereal feel without you having to know your way around a computer. (Although it helps.)

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Street Photography
June 10, 2018

Heartwarming Photos Capture the Simple Joys of Life in a Post-WWII Paris

Willy Ronis is a legendary name in French photography. Ronis began his career in his father's photography studio, selling it when his father died in 1936, and setting up his own freelance business. Mingling with the great photographers of his time—Henri Cartier-Bresson, David Seymour, and Robert Capa—he was the first French photographer to work with LIFE.

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Art History
June 8, 2018

The Story Behind Renoir’s Impressionist Masterpiece ‘Luncheon of the Boating Party’

Who's Who? Like other large-scale paintings by Renoir, Luncheon of the Boating Party portrays a gathering of his friends and real-life acquaintances, including artists, actors, and even his future wife. 1. Aline Charigot In 1880, French dressmaker Aline Charigot began modeling for Renoir. Though there was a nearly 15-year age difference between them, they had a child together in 1885 and were married five years later.

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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.