Art

September 10, 2019

Brilliant Drawings Use Everyday Objects to Complete Imaginative Illustrations

Most of us take flowers, fruit, and other natural objects at face value, but imaginative Spanish artist Jesuso Ortiz uses them to create art. He combines various found objects with his drawings to create playful, three-dimensional illustrations that give everyday items new meaning. Ortiz has been creating his illustration mashups for years, but there’s no sign of him running out of ideas.

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September 5, 2019

Japanese Artists Create Incredible Ocean Wave Installation Inside an Entire Room

As members of the Japanese artist collective 目 (pronounced Mé, meaning “eye”), Haruka Kojin, Kenji Minamigawa, and Hirofumi Masui are the creatives behind a stunning ocean wave installation at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. Titled Contact, the incredibly realistic piece looks just like a real body of water, swelling and surging towards the viewer. The sculptural waves were part of Roppongi Crossing, a series of contemporary art exhibitions at Mori Art Museum.

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September 2, 2019

6 Museums with World-Class Sculpture Gardens

There are two primary ways to see sculptures made by renowned artists: within the walls of a museum and in a sculpture park. Though these sites are often separate from one another, some institutions feature both, making it easy to have two different experiences in a single outing. Wondering where you can find some of these dual destinations?

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August 30, 2019

Artist Playfully Transforms Everywhere He Visits with Paper Cut-Outs

While most people look at buildings and take them at face value, paper artist Rich McMor (of Paperboyo) sees the world in an entirely different way. The avid traveler playfully reimagines famous landmarks and locations around the world by incorporating his paper cutting art into the scene. McCor has been transforming famous landscapes for years and, luckily, he shows no sign of stopping.

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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.