Art

April 5, 2020

Clever Rotating Mirror Installation Reflects Different Views of Venice’s Doge’s Palace

In an effort to transform our vision of well-worn architecture, French design Arnaud Lapierre has created a moving art installation in the heart of Venice. Using sixteen round mirrors that slowly turn in synchronicity, Lapierre breaks apart some of Venice's most famous buildings. These fragments then bounce back and completely disarm our sensibilities. Lapierre's contemporary installation, AZIMUT, was originally installed on the Riva degli Schiavoni, just in front of the Doge's Palace, in late February.

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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 17, 2020

5 Online Art Challenges to Help You to Stay Creative and Connected During Coronavirus Lockdown

As many of us are experiencing a life of self-quarantining, we understand that the coronavirus lockdowns are essential in flattening the curve and slowing the spread of the virus; however, there's a side effect to social distancing—it's loneliness. Luckily, in the age of social media, we are never truly alone. And with the extra time spent indoors, artists are stepping up to help us all pass the time.

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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.