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May 2, 2022

How to Create a Store on Shopify to Sell Your Creative Products

Throughout the years, we here at My Modern Met have seen the amazing and innovative ways in which creative entrepreneurs have grown their career. One way is by running their own online shop. It's something that you can do, too. If you're producing great work—be it painting, jewelry, or photography—you should make it available to people across the world.

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Art History

April 2, 2022

20+ Revolutionary Art Movements That Have Shaped Our Visual History

Looking back through Western history, it's incredible to see how many types of art have made an impact on society.

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Crafts

April 2, 2022

50 Creative Designs That Turn Ordinary Eggs Into Eggs-traordinary Art

Across the world, millions of people celebrate Easter in a variety of ways.

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Podcast

March 16, 2022

Sculptor Lorenzo Quinn on Sending a Positive Message Through Art [Podcast]

For over 30 years, Lorenzo Quinn has wowed the world with his creative artwork. From gravity-defying sculptures to monumental public art, Quinn has installed pieces across the globe. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we sit down with Quinn to talk about everything from growing up in a creative household to why he chooses to focus on positive messaging in his art.

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Classes

February 18, 2022

The 5 Best Online Resources to Learn Arts and Crafts

It sounds cliché to say, but it couldn’t be more true—technology is changing the world at a rapid pace.

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Embroidery

February 17, 2022

Ultimate Guide to Embroidery: How It Started and How You Can Get Started Today

For millennia, crafters have continuously found ways to turn everyday objects into works of art.

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Podcast

February 16, 2022

Artist Ava Roth on Creative Curiosity and Her Collaboration With Honeybees [Podcast]

Toronto-based artist Ava Roth creates totally unique encaustic art with the help of honeybees. And yes, you read that right, honeybees. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview Ava about exploring artistic creativity and collaborating with our busy little friends on her mixed-media pieces.

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Podcast

February 2, 2022

Artist Swoon on Filling the Creative Well and Giving Back [Podcast]

Artist Caledonia Curry, aka Swoon, is best known for her signature wheat paste and cut-paper installations.

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Podcast

January 19, 2022

True South Team on the First Flag for Antarctica and the Power of Design [Podcast]

Flags are extraordinarily effective symbols in uniting people and inspiring change, yet what exactly constitutes a well-designed flag?

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Podcast

January 5, 2022

Artist Brian Peterson on Using Art To Help People Experiencing Homelessness [Podcast]

Artist Brian Peterson is using his creative talents to actually change lives and uplift people in his community. He paints his neighbors experiencing homelessness and uses the proceeds from sold portraits to support their rehabilitation. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview Peterson about his non-profit—called Faces of Santa Ana—that was founded on this process.

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