Posts by Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and illustrator based in Southern California. She holds a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from Wofford College, and an MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from Falmouth University in the UK. She wrote and illustrated an instructional art book about how to draw cartoons titled 'Cartooning Made Easy: Circle, Triangle, Square' that was published by Walter Foster in 2022.
Sculpture
July 2, 2023

Intricate Ceramic Sculptures Mimic the Vibrant Beauty of Aquatic Life

UK-based artist Lisa Stevens pushes the boundaries of ceramics with her aquatic-inspired creations. Embedded with intricate details, these pieces mimic the colors and forms found by the sea. Featuring bright flowers and textured ridges, any of these sculptures look like they could've washed up on shore. Stevens has been capturing natural oceanic motifs for years. While her art has become increasingly elaborate, her process remains the same.

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Photography
July 1, 2023

Uncanny Human Portraits Depict People Only Through Their Circulatory Systems

In a collaborative effort between photographer Jan Kriwol and CGI artist Markos Kay, uncanny human figures occupy normal everyday spaces. The series, titled Human After All, features hyperrealistic renditions of people without skin, muscle, or bones—instead, depicting them as just their circulatory systems. Yet, despite their pared-down appearance, they are shown interacting with familiar environments, such as restaurants and grocery stores in a completely ordinary manner.

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Health
June 29, 2023

74-Year-Old Vera Wang Shares How She Still Looks So Young: “I Avoid the Sun”

Hollywood and the fashion industry are both known for emphasizing youth. However, over the years, more and more celebrities are coming forward about embracing their older bodies and aging naturally. As fashion designer Vera Wang celebrated her 74th birthday, she shares her perspective on getting older and some of her top tips for feeling her best. Wang's youthful appearance has frequently been praised online.

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