Art

March 30, 2020

Cartoonist Reimagines ‘Where’s Waldo’ in the Age of Social Distancing

As a kid, the Where’s Waldo series of picture books presented a challenge even for the most eagle-eyed reader. Finding Waldo among seemingly countless people took intense concentration. But as adults in the midst of a pandemic with suggested social distancing (aka physical distancing), we now look at the book and its crowds in a different light. Tapping into this sentiment is cartoonist Clay Bennett.

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March 24, 2020

Professional Photographers of America Makes All of Its Photography Classes Free for Two Weeks

As the winter unfolds into springtime and the natural world settles into bright colors and vibrant landscapes, the nonprofit Professional Photographers of America (PPA) urges photographers and artists to document the world around them by making their 1,100+ catalog of online photography classes free to all users. However, the trade association is only offering this opportunity for the next two weeks.

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March 23, 2020

Poignant Paintings Depict Land Animals Half-Submerged in Rising Sea Water

Known for her hyperrealistic animal paintings, Portland-based artist Lisa Ericson is back with a new series of work that defies the natural order of the animal kingdom. Titled Islands, Ericson’s latest string of surreal paintings is a continuation from her previous Mobile Habitats and Border Crossing series. Each piece highlights our ever-changing climates by visualizing land animals half-submerged in rising waters, while marine life swims and grows around their feet.

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March 19, 2020

6 Eclectic Online Exhibitions You Can Explore With the Click of a Mouse

Today, museums around the world are working to digitize their collections. While this most often culminates in online archives of objects, an increasing number of institutions are inviting the public to take virtual tours of their galleries, enabling anyone to peruse their permanent collections. Some, however, have even taken this forward-thinking approach a step further, offering digital access to past shows. In this eclectic selection of online exhibitions, you'll find something for everyone.

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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.