Art

August 12, 2020

Sculptural Palette Knife Paintings Capture the Striking Beauty of California Beaches

Sometimes, the splendorous beauty of the ocean cannot be captured in photographs alone. La Jolla, California-based artist Krista Schumacher creates vibrant tactile paintings that embody the entire sensory experience of a day at the beach. Her ongoing series traverses the idyllic seascapes of Southern California at different times of the day. Schumacher has many considerations when beginning her paintings.

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August 4, 2020

Jane Goodall Narrates Beautiful Animated Poem About Saving Earth

It started as a poem, filled with lines inviting readers to listen to “the whisper” and act. Then it became a children’s book with majestic owls and other airy illustrations. Now, Tom Rivett-Carnac‘s children’s book What Happened When We All Stopped has become a wistful animated poem narrated by anthropologist and UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall.

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August 4, 2020

People Are Still Recreating Artwork From Home for the ‘Getty Museum Challenge’

The coronavirus quarantines restricted many of us from partaking in some of our most beloved recreational activities—including visiting art museums—but these lockdowns didn't stifle the creativity and ingenuity of people around the world. While many folks were stuck in their homes (and continue to, for the most part, stay home), they have found ways to entertain themselves while paying homage to some of the most iconic works in art history.

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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.