Portrait Photography
May 19, 2018

Soulful Portrait Project Captures Diverse Faces Around the World

After spending 30 years traveling around the world, Belgian photographer Serge Anton has certainly seen a lot of faces. Intrigued by the nuanced, soulful people he met over the course of voyages to Asia and Africa, Anton began capturing these exotic expressions through artistic portraits. The result is Faces, a photography book that captures, without words, the universal spirit of cultures around the world.

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Environment
May 18, 2018

Brilliant ‘National Geographic’ Cover Is Getting High Praise as One of Its Best Ever

The newest cover of National Geographic is set to become one for the ages. As the world continues to drown in single-use plastic, the iconic magazine has launched a multi-year initiative called Planet or Plastic? The newly unveiled June 2018 cover illustration by Jorge Gamboa is a heartbreaking visualization of the reality we're collectively facing. The digital illustration, titled Iceberg Plástico, shows a plastic bag submerged deep into the ocean, with just the “tip of the iceberg” peering above.

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Photography
May 18, 2018

Creative Mom Documents Daily Life With Cute and Funny Family Photos

On her popular Instagram page, Canadian blogger Kate Weiland shares adorable snapshots of her fun-loving family. Ranging from sentimental to silly, the quirky collection of photographs acts as a “digital sliver” of her daily life. In the photos, Weiland, her husband, and their three “super sweet kidlets” are shown striking a variety of playful poses. In some, they wear matching outfits; in others, they act out comical scenes.

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Creative Products
May 16, 2018

Wooden Bookends Transform Ordinary Shelves Into Mini Back Alleys of Tokyo

Bookends are an easy and practical way to organize your shelf, but that doesn't mean they need to be boring. Many creatives have transformed these home decor staples into sought-after art objects, all thanks to their clever designs. A Japanese designer named monde recently debuted a set of unique bookends that are inspired by the alleyways of Tokyo.

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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.