Art

September 13, 2025

Artist Transforms Daily Newspaper Front Pages Into Striking Minimalist Works

For the Brooklyn-based artist Sho Shibuya, there’s nothing better than living in—and capturing—the present moment. Today, as in the past, the present is marred by both despair and joy, two conflicting forces that Shibuya still manages to mediate throughout his practice. That balancing act is incredibly effective, thanks in no small part to his chosen medium.

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September 12, 2025

Splendorous Oil Paintings Evoke the Transcendent Joy of Being Immersed in Nature

Featuring lush foliage, hazy sunsets, and tranquil blue waters, John McAllister’s colorful oil paintings evoke the essence of an endless summer day. He finds inspiration while biking through the woods near his hometown of Florence, Massachusetts, but he doesn’t just paint what he sees. Instead, he transforms those everyday moments into dreamlike scenes, using electric colors and glowing light to capture the pure joy of being out in nature.

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September 10, 2025

Frieze Seoul Saw Major Sales and Big Opportunities for Cultural Exchange

Frieze operates some of the world’s most prominent art fairs, whether they be staged in New York, Los Angeles, or, most recently, in Seoul. Held from September 3 to 6, 2025, in the city’s vibrant Gangnam district, this year’s edition of Frieze Seoul showcased how exciting the contemporary art scene is not just in Korea, but in Asia as a whole.

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September 9, 2025

Artist Shares His Secrets for How To Draw Your Own Imaginative Landscapes [Interview]

Illustrator and educator Sam Gillett has created entire worlds from his imagination and brought them to life with his art. His drawings are distinct in their atmosphere and energy, thanks to a combination of compelling compositions, technical precision, and attention to detail. Using intuitive perspective techniques, Gillett renders space as place, creating landscapes and scenes that invite viewers deep into his artwork.

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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.