Art

May 30, 2019

Interview: How an Avid Traveler Chronicles His Adventures Through Illustrated Journals

Traveler Adam Hackländer traverses the world with a tin of watercolor paints to chronicle his adventures on the pages of a hardcover journal. The spreads comprise writing and images that record both the ordinary and extraordinary parts of his trips. When complete, they read like a graphic novel and tell a non-linear story of Hackländer's experiences and the moments in his travels that stood out to him.

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May 28, 2019

Artist Constructs Heartbreaking Image Reminding Us to Love the Earth

Photographer and digital artist Felix Hernandez visualizes his “thoughts, dreams, and ideas” through fantastical photos crafted from toy models, hand-built sets, and clever camera tricks. His latest project, Heartbreak, explores the negative impact we humans are having on our planet. “Nature is beautiful, it's amazing, and we all are part of it,” says Hernandez. “But with our actions we are taking it down.

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May 27, 2019

Artist Transforms Everyday Objects into Poetically Humorous Works of Art

Amsterdam-based artist Bas van Wieringen takes ordinary objects and strips them of their core meanings to create surreal, thought-provoking sculptures. For his series, Everything is Something, Nothing is Something too, he cleverly distorts reality by turning mundane items—such as plug sockets, spirit levels, pencils, and nails—into intriguing works of art. “A paradox shows reality in its most pure form. It loosens what is stuck.

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May 24, 2019

Here’s Everything You’ll Need to Set Up Your Own Home Art Studio

Many artists struggle to find the space they need to create. Whether you’re working from a small corner of your bedroom or from a dimly-lit basement, a cramped space can often have a negative impact on your creativity and productivity. Having your own home art studio might sound unattainable, but it doesn’t have to be. Creating a dedicated creative space can be surprisingly inexpensive and easy to set up almost anywhere.

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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.