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January 2, 2025

Land Artist Arranges Stunning Square Compositions With Found Rocks

For years, artist Jon Foreman has spotlighted the organic shapes found in nature. In his breathtaking land art, Foreman takes colorful beach rocks, molded by thousands of years by the seaside, and creates geometric patterns with them. Although he has created countless circular, swirling shapes, Foreman recently decided to experiment with more rigid compositions, laying the rocks within invisible square frames.

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December 26, 2024

JR To Pay Tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude by Transforming Paris’ Pont Neuf

About 40 year ago, Paris' Pont Neuf was transformed by creative couple Christo and Jeanne-Claude for their project Pont Neuf Wrapped–a landmark moment in the history of contemporary arts. The bridge, which has witnessed many major events in the French capital, became the center of attention. To honor the legacy of these artists, JR—an equally sizable figure— will try his hand at turning the bridge into an installation for his Project Pont-Neuf.

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December 3, 2024

Best of 2024: Top 10 Art Installations Featured on My Modern Met

From art that harnesses technology to pieces that speak to climate change, the top art installations of 2024 are a sign of our times. These dynamic pieces, many installed in public spaces, frequently involved visitors and passersby, and they often helped push discourse as well. Whether the work was digital or physical, all of them left a lasting impression to earn a place on the list.

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November 7, 2024

Underwater Sculptures in Grenada Act as Artificial Reefs While Sending an Important Message About Climate Change

For nearly 20 years, sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has been creating evocative underwater installations that speak to the environmental hardships our seas face. By creating these underwater museums, Taylor not only sends a strong message but also establishes new ecosystems for marine life. His latest installation, A World Adrift, continues his work in Grenada by sinking 30 boat sculptures in the waters off the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

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