Art

November 21, 2021

Lifelike Paintings Celebrate the Spectacular Beauty of Big Cats

Although UK-based artist Julie Rhodes doesn't live near the natural habitat of big cats, she celebrates the majestic beauty of lions and tigers in massive acrylic paintings. These realistic works capture the many fine details of large felines, from their intricate fur patterns to their graceful silhouette and thick coats.

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November 17, 2021

Wildlife Reimagined in Technicolor Dreamscapes Highlight Human’s Disconnection From Nature

Photographic artist Jim Naughten explores the depths of nature and history with his captivating artworks that blur the lines between several artistic mediums. Sometimes described as resembling magic realism, his striking digital masterpieces alter our vision of reality and call into question our perspective on the world around us. In his latest solo exhibition, Eremozoic, Naughten showcases a new series of artworks that place varying species of wildlife into technicolored dreamscapes.

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November 13, 2021

Delicate Pen Drawings Pay Homage To Small Convenience Stores in South Korea

We might pass by a corner store without a second glance, but not Lee Me Kyeoung. The South Korean artist has made it her life’s work to chronicle these small—and often humble—shops before they close and disappear from their communities. Me Kyeoung's delicate pen drawings depict these places as solitary subjects against a stark white background, at most surrounded by a few trees.

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November 11, 2021

For Over 40 Years, This Artist Has Used the Earth as a Canvas for Realistic Portraits [Interview]

For four decades, artist Stan Herd has been using the earth as his canvas. Inspired by his experience growing up on a farm in Kansas, Herd has taken his love and knowledge of the land to new heights with his incredible portraits. His latest, located in Atlanta, was created in celebration of International Day of the Girl and World Space Week. Featuring NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, it stretches over 4,800 square feet.

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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.