Art

October 19, 2019

Interview: Expressive Horse Paintings Capture the Creature’s Wild Beauty

Driven by a lifelong love of horses, Jill Soukup has made a name for herself as a well-known Western painter. The Colorado-based artist has developed an unexpectedly expressive style that enables her to capture “the richly kinetic moments that define Western ranch life.” While this painterly treatment has proven effective on a range of ranch-themed subjects, it is particularly striking when paired with horses, as evident in Soukup's Equine series.

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October 16, 2019

Charming Illustrations Reveal How Weird and Wonderful Cats Really Are

If you have a cat, you can probably relate to these funny illustrations by Landysh, one half of creative duo Lingvistov. The ongoing kitty comic purrfectly captures the hilarious day-to-day moments living with our feline friends, from the challenge of taking a selfie together to inevitable bites and scratches during playtime. Lingvistov was founded in 2012 by friends and language teachers Landysh and Asia.

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October 14, 2019

How Pumpkins Have Inspired Yayoi Kusama’s Avant-Garde Art for Decades

Yayoi Kusama has carved out a name for herself as a top contemporary artist. Throughout her illustrious career, the Japanese creative has developed a signature approach to her craft. Characterized by polka dots, bold color palettes, and organic forms, her aesthetic is perhaps best typified by her pumpkin art, a collection of works celebrating the subject's “generous unpretentiousness.” Rooted in her childhood, Kusama's love of pumpkins has significantly shaped her practice for over 70 years.

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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.