Art

November 14, 2024

Massive Pigeon Sculpture Perched on the High Line Overlooks NYC

At 30th Street and 10th Avenue, in New York City, a new monumental beast has taken over. This imposing creature is none other than an oversized pigeon, but one with an insightful message about legacy, perception, and future worlds. Created by artist Iván Argote, the 16-foot sculpture titled Dinosaur imposingly looks over the city's busy streets atop the High Line.

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November 12, 2024

Discover 3 Ways That Stencils Can Enhance Your Art

From ancient cave art to contemporary street art, stencils are tools that have always provided a wide array of creative possibilities. That is why My Modern Met Academy is happy to announce the launch of Introduction to Stencil Art, an hour-long online course on how to cut your own stencils.

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November 10, 2024

Artist Uses Dynamic Strokes Of Black Ink To Capture The Essence Of Classical Architecture

For Antonella Positano, her passion for art and architecture traces back to her childhood. “As a child, I loved creating imaginary houses with LEGO, and many of my childhood drawings portrayed landscapes and little houses,” the artist tells My Modern Met. Today, this love serves as the foundation of her architectural illustrations, made with dynamic streaks of black ink that breathe life into these buildings.

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November 6, 2024

20,000 Hand-Painted Tiles Form World’s Largest Hangeul Wall

Renowned artist Ik-Joong Kang has created the world's largest Hangeul Wall as a way to connect the thoughts and experiences of people around the world. Made from 20,000 hand-painted tiles, the immense installation is on view at the Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY). The piece was created in conjunction with a 40-year retrospective exhibition, We Are Connected.

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