Creative Products
August 31, 2018

15 Delightful Gifts Perfect for People Who Love Impressionism

For decades, people have been drawn to Impressionism, an art movement founded on an interest in capturing fleeting impressions of everyday life. While you may think you need to visit world-class collections to celebrate the work of the Impressionists, this selection of unique gifts proves that there are plenty of creative ways to immerse yourself in the movement.

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Art
August 30, 2018

1,200+ Museums Are Giving the Public Free Entry for Museum Day

Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 marks Smithsonian Magazine’s 14th annual Museum Day. This year, the event will honor “Women Making History,” with more than 1,250 museums across the U.S. who have registered to be a part of the celebration. The best part? The participating museums are providing free entry to anyone with a Museum Day ticket. This year’s theme celebrates women—past and present—who pioneered and inspired cultural, artistic, and scientific movements.

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Inspiring
August 30, 2018

Pioneering NASA “Human Computer” Katherine Johnson Celebrates Her 100th Birthday

Katherine Johnson is one of the latest people to join the centenarian club—she welcomed her 100th birthday on August 26, 2018. Known as a “human computer,” the talented woman overcame racial and gender discrimination to become an integral part of the NASA space program. Her calculations helped make early human space flight possible. Chances are, you might be familiar with Johnson and her inspiring story; she was portrayed by Taraji P.

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Portrait Photography
August 29, 2018

Photographer Continues to Reveal the Truth Behind the “Perfect” Shot

Brazilian photographer Gilmar Silva put his career on a whole new level when he pulled back the curtain and let the public in on how professional photographers get the shots they're after. His series LUGARxFOTO is an ongoing look at how Silva makes magic right on site, using assistants and simple props to help him deliver the highest quality portrait to his clients.

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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.