Art
July 18, 2017

Artist Creates “Negative Drawings” That Come to Life When Colors Are Inverted

UK-based artist Liam York creates mesmerizing portraits that appear to magically come to life when the colors are inverted. Known as “negative drawings,” the young artist's sketches showcase his experimental approach to art and his awe-inspiring drawing abilities. To create these inverted drawings, York works from photographs. He meticulously draws each depiction, employing a reversed color palette in order to reproduce each piece as a negative. Once each portrait is complete, York takes a picture of it.

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Architecture
July 17, 2017

30+ Tattoos Inspired by the Majestic Beauty of Architecture

We all know that good architecture has the ability to create connections to place, and this runs so deep that people are even getting architecturally inspired ink. From hyper-realistic tattoos of well-known buildings to line work that highlights specific architectural elements, architecture tattoo designs are becoming increasingly popular, and you don't have to be an architect to get one.

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Photography
July 16, 2017

Amazing 4K Film Uses Time-Lapse Technology Unlike Anything Else

The upcoming documentary Awaken is a film five years in the making. Shot by director, cinematographer, and photographer Tom Lowe, it takes us on a journey throughout 30 countries, but does so with a distinctive twist. Awaken pioneers and combines cutting-edge techniques in time-lapse, underwater, and aerial cinematography to depict its subjects in ways we haven’t seen before. It culminates in a stunning display that explores “humanity's relationship with technology and the natural world.

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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.