Drawing
December 21, 2018

Powerful Illustrations Offer a Poignant Mirror to Our Modern World

Illustrator Stephan Schmitz creates digital art that reflects the trials and tribulations faced in modern life. His work describes different facets of ourselves, from how we view our bodies to our relationship with technology to dealing with family and navigating our career. The images are often poignant and don’t shy away from the things that are hard to talk about. But they aren’t overly dramatic, either.

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Photo Contest
December 19, 2018

Stunning Winners of the 2018 Travel Photographer of the Year Awards

After receiving over 20,000 images from photographers in 142 countries, the Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) Awards have announced their 2018 winners. Run by photographers for photographers, TPOTY is an incredible opportunity for amateurs and professionals to display the faces, places, and cultures that shape our world. Italian photographer Stefano Pensotti was named Travel Photographer of the Year for his stunning portfolio of eight photographs.

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Portrait Photography
December 18, 2018

Photos of Identical Quadruplet Girls Show They’re as Adorable as They Are Rare

Alberta-based photographer Cassandra Jones of Noelle Mirabella Photography specializes in taking fine art photographs of little ones. In her charming photographs, Jones focuses on capturing the “wonder and beauty” of childhood. While this loving approach is evident in all of her work, it is abundantly apparent in a shoot starring the Webb siblings, Canada's famous identical quadruplets. Abigail, Mckayla, Emily, and Grace were born in 2016.

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Creative Products
December 17, 2018

Giant 2019 Calendar Greets Every Month with Adorable Portraits of Ferrets

With the new year right around the corner, there’s an important decision to be made. What calendar will you choose for 2019? The Modern Ferret has created a delightful wall calendar that greets each month with a different photograph of a dapper ferret (or ferrets). Aptly called Ferrets, the 12 adorable images feature portraits of the creatures as they don tiny costumes against colorful backdrops.

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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.