Marilyn Monroe: These Photos Remind Us There Is Beauty in All Body Types
What was Marilyn Monroe’s physique like? Her body doesn’t really fit into mainstream beauty standards, yet she is still considered one of the most beautiful women in history.
What was Marilyn Monroe’s physique like? Her body doesn’t really fit into mainstream beauty standards, yet she is still considered one of the most beautiful women in history.
Our life is made up of a sequence of little scenarios. We wake up in a safe and warm home, and after a small or copious breakfast, we set off to work or school; we interact with the same people every day, and when we finish our tasks, it’s time to go back home. Steadily,
“All little girls should be told they are pretty, even if they aren’t.” ― Marilyn Monroe Sexuality, birth, menstruation, and maturity are the topics Taiwanese photographer Yung Cheng Lin, also known as 3cm, captures with his camera. Through surreal and sometimes disturbing photos, he shines a light on the dark aspects of the feminine condition.
Completely clothed and with an awkward stare, Leigh Ledare sits on the edge of the bed. He’s asked his mother and her lover to ignore his presence, to not notice he’s even there, a few inches from them. She pretends for a bit but then, once aroused and entangled in the most erotic situation, she
How many times, out of the blue, do you feel a rush of happiness, or suddenly you are plunged into sadness? It may be that without being entirely aware, you were listening to a song that sparked these emotions. Music plays havoc on your emotional compass and can influence a wide variety of daily life
“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also harder to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken’.” ― C.S. Lewis The macho culture has taught men to ignore
Nature is amazing. We, as part of the intricate web of life on this planet, are often dumbfounded by just how creative and resourceful other species are. And then there’s also something incredibly charming about animals who act and look funnily similar to ourselves. Of course, we’re primates, so it’s not surprising when other primates
In 1895, Nietzsche said, “Some men are born posthumously.” These people confront, challenge, transform, and once they have fulfilled their destiny, they then depart from this world. Many times their work is undervalued and cast aside. Until years later after their passing, they are righteously recognized and their lives serve as an homage to their
Sometimes frustration leads to creativity. That happened to Mexican photographer Félix Hernández. He used to work as a graphic designer, developing concepts for ad campaigns, but since he didn’t have the proper media to develop these ideas (he was very bad at drawing), he decided to take his camera and create amazing miniature worlds. It
Few films use a city as one more character. In Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma, it is much more than that. The city is the protagonist that accompanies Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio) during her experiences and her life. It serves as a blanket that envelops her and defines her in more ways than she imagines. Cuarón made the