All Blog Posts Tagged 'people' (40)

Citizens of New York City

Taken in New York on June of 2012, this series of Citizens take me there every time I see this project. Captured in a healing and introspective trip, these images symbolize the joy I felt during that specific time and place, a renewed joy felt after some difficult times. Kids will dance, water will splash, people…

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Added by Alejandra Sierra Ladron de Gueva on March 2, 2013 at 11:00am — No Comments

Important People Drinking Coffee

Design Mom tipped us off to a funny new watercolor series by artist Steven Weinberg called Important People Drinking Coffee. If you're like me (or millions of others), your day just doesn't begin until you've had your morning cup of Joe. (Reminds me of…

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Added by alice on November 2, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

Using People as Pixels for Protest

One of our fellow (and favorite) art blogs, Colossal, made us aware about an interesting art trend where people become the fundamental building blocks for larger images - in other words, people become pixels. We spotted these two images on The Atlantic today that showed some new examples. These…

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Added by alice on June 20, 2012 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Tiny People's Wonderful World of Food, Part II

One of the greatest things about running My Modern Met is forming relationships with artists and watching their careers blossom. Back in May 2011, we first came across the wonderfully whimsical world of Christopher Boffoli or who we dubbed "…

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Added by alice on June 16, 2012 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Pictures Appearing Inside People

Paris-based art director and graphic designer Nacho Ormaechea makes us do a double-take with these fantastic photo collages of ordinary people on the street. By blending bright photographs or illustrations onto a person's body, he suddenly reveals an intriguing story that can only be interpreted by the viewer. The unknown individual becomes incredibly intriguing, pulling us in and asking us…

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Added by alice on November 19, 2011 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Back to the Future - Part 2

Lea B 1980 & 2011 Paris

Irina Werning is back with a Part Two of her incredibly awesome series Back to the Future. The Buenos Aires-born photographer impressively captures the same tone and essence of old photos in her recreations. She… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on November 14, 2011 at 4:49pm — 5 Comments

The Little People Love Halloween

Pumpkin Carvers

Photographer Christopher Boffoli, master of the little people, recently created some Halloween themed photos for all of us to enjoy. After his post on My Modern Met went viral, Boffoli has gone on to have his incredibly creative Disparity series… Continue

Added by alice on October 31, 2011 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Junkyard Beauty

Latvian model Khristine Dinke has been given a bad ass makeover. Her rough and edgy persona was captured by photographer Sergi Pons with the aid of art director Mirja Jacobs. The editorial for BMM Magazine features a tough Dinke sporting leather, studs and sexy lace while seductively baring dirty skin and smudged liner. Love this tough but chic set.… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on October 18, 2011 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Fierce Femininity

With a great passion for beauty and aesthetics, Catherine Pluchart wonderfully captures these fierce women in fashion. Pluchart uses photography as her “ideal way of expressing her ideas and visions.” The South of France-based photographer has a skill for capturing the elegance and allure that fashion provides for so many of… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on October 12, 2011 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Fierce Femininity

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Added by Eugene on October 12, 2011 at 4:13pm — No Comments

Schoolgirl Photo Diaries

Michal Pudelka has a way of capturing beauty in the simplest of situations. The 21-year-old Czech Republic photographer creates another world for these girls, and we are fortunate enough to receive a glimpse into their lives. The softness and innocence really capture the eye. And there is that certain something that leaves you wanting more.…

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Added by Alyssa Anda on October 10, 2011 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Island Fever

The youth have certainly made an impact on the art of photography. At 21-years-old, Christoph Schaller has already turned his hobby into a passion and a way of life. The Germany native provides a fresh look; his photos are light, fun and carefree with a distinct beauty.

"I’ve only started taking photos about a year ago when I bought myself a camera in order to be able to capture moments, people and… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on September 1, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Old Couples Still in Love

Who doesn’t love a cute couple? The hit Pixar movie Up surely proved that love can last a lifetime. The blog Old People Holding Hands has several pictures that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. When the elderly show their unrequited love by joining hands, it provides hope for the rest of us.… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on August 18, 2011 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Beautifully Raw Analog Photography

Mark Maggiori is a French analog photographer with an eye for the uniquely beautiful. His photos have that nostalgic and almost eerie vibe but, at the same time, they're strikingly beautiful with individual stories to tell. Maggiori has the tendency to be risque and, sometimes, extremely so. In these particular photos, his subjects exude sexiness in a subtle yet powerful… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on August 11, 2011 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

Never Be My Friend

Illustrator Adam Ellis can be your best friend or your worst enemy. When he's bored, he browses through his friends' Facebook photos, chooses his favorites and then proceeds to draw them. "Sometimes I take... liberties. Let's just call it artistic license," says Ellis. He calls this funny series: "Never Be My Friend."…

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Added by Kevin Chung on August 8, 2011 at 4:00pm — 7 Comments

Most Intimate Moments

Los Angeles-based photographer Aaron Feaver knows how to capture a beautifully intimate moment. Don't his photos make you feel as though you're watching something that, perhaps, you shouldn't? Something sweet, something vulnerable and something that should only be available to a certain someone?…

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Added by Alyssa Anda on August 2, 2011 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Soul-Filling Photography

Loving the serene landscapes and calmness of Jeffry Surianto's photos. He has a great eye for spotting beautiful landscapes and capturing people in their element. I like how he captures people in the moment as opposed to staging them. It gives the photos a more genuine feel.…

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Added by Kevin Chung on June 2, 2011 at 6:00am — 4 Comments

Bureaucracies Around the World

India

Lately, we've brought you some incredibly eye-opening visual stories like what it looks like inside a girl’s bedroom, what inner city 4th graders are thinking and… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on April 22, 2011 at 7:00am — 4 Comments

Overseas and Overwhelmed on Pictory

The following photos are part of Pictory Magazine's Overseas and Overwhelmed story. Each photo represents a time when the picture taker was experiencing culture shock in a foreign land, and is accompanied by great stories that explain the photos. Below, you'll find some of my favorites. Via Who Designed It?…

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Added by Kevin Chung on August 17, 2010 at 4:42pm — 1 Comment

Creative Experience: IKEA in the Subway (7pics)

Can't find a comfortable place to sit while waiting for your next train? Well IKEA has the solution for you. A creative way of bringing the 'living room' to you! This idea was pitched in France's subway. Way to go IKEA, FR.…