My Modern Met

December 20, 2017

Artist Overhears Ridiculous Conversations, Turns Them Into Funny Illustrations

People say the darnedest things when they think they’re having a private chat. But for those that overhear these bits and pieces of random conversations, the exchanges can be cringe-worthy, juicy, or even downright hilarious. Dreamworks Animation artist Avner Geller visually chronicles these moments in his aptly-titled series, #ThingsThatIHear. The funny illustrations include what he heard as well as colorful scenes that correspond to the content of the overheard conversations.

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Animals

December 20, 2017

Pot Bellied Pig Happily Raised with 5 Dogs Thinks He’s Just Like His Canine Crew

As the old saying goes, “a dog is a man’s best friend,” but this pet pig might disagree.

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Animals

December 19, 2017

Fluffy Siberian Cats Overtake Couple’s Farm, Turn It Into Snowy “Catland”

Introducing the Queen of Cat Ladies: Russian farmer Alla Lebedeva, who claims her farm-turned-“Catland” is home to “a million, maybe...

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Photo Contest

December 19, 2017

Funniest Winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017

If you’re into wildlife photography, you’ll know that it takes plenty of patience and talent to capture wild animals at their best, and even more so when it comes to catching them at their most mischievous. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards aims to showcase the work of talented photographers that manage to do just that.

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Sculpture

December 19, 2017

100 Gigantic Skulls Spill Through the Vast Halls of a Museum

Australian artist Ron Mueck has unveiled his largest installation ever with Mass, a collection of 100 monumental hand-cast skulls.

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Food Art

December 19, 2017

Foodie Matches Anything Edible with Its Perfect Pantone Swatch

Food and design go together more often than we think.

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Resources

December 18, 2017

30 YouTube Channels To Teach You How To Paint for Free

Always wanted to learn how to paint, but were afraid to enroll in a class? Free online painting tutorials may be right up your alley, helping you get comfortable with both basic and advanced techniques right from home. Whether you are interested in acrylic or oil painting or learning how to use watercolors, there is no shortage of excellent YouTube channels to help you get started.

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Street Photography

December 18, 2017

1940s Streets of Chicago Captured through the Eyes of a Young Photographer

In the throes of World War II and the Great Depression, the American government created the Farm Security Administration to...

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Photojournalism

December 18, 2017

Photographers Gain Entry into Traditional African Village Where Every House Is a Work of Art

Nestled at the base of a hill, overlooking the Savannah, lies Tiébélé—an African village in Burkina Faso.

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Sculpture

December 18, 2017

Powerful Bronze Sculptures Tell the Story of European Migrants in Search of Utopia

Oslo-based Norwegian artist Fredrik Raddum is known for his imaginative figurative sculptures and installation art, which often explore political themes. His previous work mixes tragedy with humor, depicting surreal, dystopian cartoon figures that encourage the viewer to “think beyond the initial encounter.

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