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.
Astronomy
January 17, 2024

Digital Atlas of Over 380,000 Galaxies Is Made Available Online

The universe is so vast that it would be impossible to map all of it. However, with 383,620 galaxies under its belt, the Siena Galaxy Atlas (SGA) covers a significant portion. The online archive uses data from three Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Legacy Surveys collected between 2014 and 2017 (known as the DESI Legacy Surveys) to present images and detailed information about what lies in outer space.

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Art
January 16, 2024

AI “Completes” Keith Haring’s Intentionally Unfinished Last Artwork, Sparks Controversy

In last few years, the art world has been flooded with controversy over the dramatic rise of AI art. While we have seen some artists and designers incorporating artificial intelligence into their practice, many others have remained firmly against it, especially as it relates to copyright. A recent incident has thrown the ethical concerns of AI art into question once again, when Keith Haring‘s intentionally unfinished artwork was completed with AI.

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Painting
January 15, 2024

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Ferocious and Fuzzy Animals Rendered on Pure Silk Fabric

In China and Japan, silk painting has an age-old history. This exquisite craft requires the artist's careful precision to render works on the smooth textile, and, when mastered, results in soft and luminescent pieces. Artist Olga Belova carries on this tradition by creating hyperrealistic portraits of animals on pure silk fabric. From tigers and leopards to wolves, these wildlife portraits appear to glow against the sinuous backdrop.

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Store
January 12, 2024

Add a Bit of Sparkle to Your Paintings With This Metallic Watercolor Set

Looking to create a painting that stands out from the rest? A little bit of sparkle is a great way to brighten up your artwork. Fortunately, creative brand Viviva Colors—best known for their portable Original Colorsheets—have designed a small but mighty set of metallic watercolors pans that will go a long way in your studio. This portable set measures 3 x 2.5 inches and weighs less than an ounce, making it great for on-the-go artists.

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