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Midwest
Warning, some images are NSFW! With a title that says it all, I was immediately intrigued by Museum of Contemporary Art‘s latest exhibit – Marilyn Minter’s Pretty/Dirty. I watched as museum visitors walked from room to room, some with complete looks of shock upon seeing the art on the walls they’d just closed themselves in. […]
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Social Culture
A city filled with a plethora of titillating sensory delights, the districts of Shibuya and Shinjuku are among the great wonders of the world in our eyes. Cafes with robotic servers, mechanical ponies and racy lights will have your head spinning within seconds of taking your first steps into the city. Tokyo is on our […]
Social Culture
Simple, metallic statement piece are what we’re all about. Our latest Woman Crush Wednesday has stolen our dreams and made a jewelry line all about it. Drew Ginsberg of Dylanex designs some of the most incredible jewelry we’ve laid eyes on, from her large necklaces to her intricate chain bracelets and stack-able rings, there is […]
![[Photo Series] | Texts From Your Existentialist](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/FrancescoHayez_ONLINE.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Art
The cynical candor that lies behind Texts From Your Existentialist is a true addiction – the snarky Instagram account combines contemporary art and self-pity in the most beautiful ways, and we can’t get enough.This account will have you doubled over laughing while simultaneously brushing up on your Nietzsche. Meet your new favorite IG account.
![[Photo Series] Traveling Bug: Exuma Islands](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/villas-in-bahamas-musha-cay-at-copperfield-bay-171132-f.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
The Exuma Islands of Bahamas are a destination for many families and those celebrating their honeymoons, and it’s no wonder as to why! The beauty of these chain islands is unlike anything we’ve seen – from pink sand beaches to the mysterious wild pigs of the Islands, there are boundless adventures to be had in […]
![[Photo Series] Barcelona Street Artist Pez](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Pez2.jpg?resize=500%2C333&ssl=1)
Art
Famous for his artwork featuring expressive and goofy smiling characters, Pez (or ‘El Pez’) was originally born in Barcelona. Meaning ‘Fish’ in Spanish, Pez initially began tagging his signature in several European cities, and the signature has now evolved to a full line of characters and doodles that are instantly recognizable. From street art to […]
![[Photo Series] Austrian Born Street Artist Nychos](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/tumblr_ncx7kyPqEl1rjgiijo1_12801.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Art
Hailing from Austria, Nychos is our current favorite artist in the graffiti world. He’s been making serious waves with his unique style of weird anatomic art since a teen, and has showcased his art around the world in hundreds of cities. I initially came across his art in person when I visited San Francisco and found […]
![[Photo Series] Denver Botanical Gardens, 50mm | Stacey Rupolo](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/11147037_10153277232326145_915665660039908774_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Midwest
Sometimes I need to go on dates with myself. Living in a new city has been a fun adventure for me since there are constantly new places to go, food to eat, people to meet, and, duh, more food. But it also has lonely parts. Hours, stretched together with nothing to fill them. Allowing myself […]
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East Coast
A picture is worth one thousand words. These photos are worth the time to reflect on the state of our country, and come together to brainstorm on how to protect our future. All photos by Christopher Smith – Ras Puma with permissions to post to Compose Yourself Mag.
![[Photo Series] Paris Street Artist Invader](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/space-invader_image2.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1)
Art
An artist with a clear affinity for video games, Invader is an artist who definitely wins when it comes to the playful aspect of graffiti. His famous use of mosaics can be found hidden all over the world, and not just because he makes his way around. One of the reasons behind his solid fan base lie […]