Art

October 30, 2021

5 Simple Tips for How To Improve Your Handwriting

Whether your script is cursive, print, slanted, or straight, your handwriting can say a lot about you. Although nowadays there are fewer occasions to practice longhand, it's still very valuable if you can write neatly. Even if you're not satisfied with how your marks look at the moment, this is a skill you can easily develop. To make things easier, we've compiled five tips on how to improve your handwriting.

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October 25, 2021

Public Art Installation Honors George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and John Lewis in NYC’s Union Square

On October 1, three new statues went up in New York City’s Union Square. The three busts, each crafted from 200 layers of thinly-sliced African Mahogany wood and coated in shimmering bronze, bear the likenesses of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and John Lewis. Part of a public art installation called SEEINJUSTICE, the 10-foot-tall statues were crafted by artist Chris Carnabuci in collaboration with Confront Art and its charity partner We Are Floyd Inc.

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October 19, 2021

Human-Sized Bird Nests Invite You to Enjoy the View Like Our Feathered Friends

Many children dream of living in a treehouse, but what about a giant bird's nest? Brooklyn-based artist Charlie Baker harnesses the untamed beauty of branches and sticks in his series of massive sculptures and installations. Each one features a mesmerizing woven pattern that is made up of foraged materials. Baker locally sources wood from the Long Island forests to make his nest sculptures.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.