Art

April 20, 2020

Adults Are Finding a Nostalgic Way to Creatively Relax With ‘Paint by Number’ Kits

When you hear the phrase “paint by number,” you’re most likely picturing the crafty activity you did as a kid. You’re imagining the canvases with detailed outlined drawings that are just waiting to be filled in with the small set of paints. It was a satisfying activity; by simply matching the numbers in the drawing with the numbered pigments, you created a fully realized picture.

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April 17, 2020

MoMA Launches Free Online Classes to Study Fashion, Design, and Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Coursera have teamed up to send everyone back to school. Thanks to this partnership, MoMA's specifically curated art and design classes are now all free. These classes can be accessed through Coursera, a website which facilitates online learning. The museum's online classes feature subjects spanning the likes of fashion design, post-war abstract art, and pedagogical methods for artistic subjects.

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April 14, 2020

Endangered Butterfly Species Are Immortalized as One-of-a-Kind Glass Sculptures

Artist Laura Hart is fascinated by nature and the creatures that inhabit our earth. Inspired by fauna’s seemingly endless visual diversity, she celebrates this fact through striking glass art. Her Lepidoptera series depicts endangered and rare butterflies that are awe-inspiring in their attention to detail—especially in the way they highlight the visual variety of these insects.

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April 9, 2020

6 Therapeutic Art Projects to Help You Relax and De-Stress at Home

You probably have childhood memories of sculpting with clay and painting with your fingers, but as adults, we rarely allow ourselves the time to get messy with artistic materials. Creating art freely and working with our hands is proven to be therapeutic and a great way to rewind and recharge—even for those who don't consider themselves particularly artistically talented.

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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.