Art

September 9, 2025

Banksy Is at Risk of Exposing His Identity After Painting on a Historic Court Building in London

Banksy has never shied away from taking risks, but his latest one may put his anonymity in danger. On Monday, the British artist posted a picture of his newest artwork on Instagram. Painted on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice, the stencil shows a judge raising his gavel to hit a protester lying on the ground with a bloodied sign.

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September 8, 2025

Fantastical Paintings Imagine an Alternate Universe Overrun by Robots and Donuts

Toy robots have followed Eric Joyner around ever since his days at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. While there, he’d keep a few on his shelves; but despite their near-constant presence, it was only after 10 years of working as an illustrator that he began painting them in earnest. A toy robot has great visual appeal—they’re composed of angular shapes, tinny color palettes, and are simply a playful subject.

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September 3, 2025

Monumental Lacework Mural Highlights Cultural Heritage of a Romanian City’s Fabric

A building in Ploiești, Romania, has had a giant piece of lace affixed to its side—at least, that’s what it looks like. Polish street artist NeSpoon has worked her signature magic, painting a monumental mural that depicts ornamental lace. With incredible attention to detail—especially at such a large scale—and subtle drop shadows, it creates the illusion of real lace that’s been crafted to stretch five stories high.

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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.