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.
Modern Art
December 23, 2022

Exploring Picasso’s Painting ‘First Communion’ Which He Completed at 15-Years-Old

As one of the most famous artists in history, Pablo Picasso left an important mark on modern art. Famous for more than one style, he dabbled in numerous art movements, including Cubism, Surrealism, and Neoclassicism, to name a few. And while we may have a preconceived idea of what Picasso's art looks like, a glimpse at his teenage years shows something completely different.

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Embroidery
December 19, 2022

Embroiderer Uses Thread and Beads To Capture the Magical Vibrance of Nature

Using a needle and thread, artist Nahar Shamsun, better known as Sew Beautiful, crafts vibrant destinations that you’d want to visit. The UK-based artist specializes in thread painting, which mimics the lush appearance of paintings through embroidery materials. She brings flowers, meadows, and even entire forests to life in kaleidoscopic colors. From rainbow-leaf trees to radial skies, Sew Beautiful reimagines nature in her own unique style.

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Technology
December 15, 2022

Top Google Searches of 2022 Reveals the Biggest Stories of the Year

It's hard to summarize everything that occurred in one year. However, looking back at some of the most searched terms in 2022, will provide an illuminating overview. Statista has created a graphic that showcases some of the top search trends across four categories—news, people, movies, and passings. Most of the number one results come as no surprise.

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