Art

July 16, 2019

Mind-Bending Optical Illusion Murals Turn Ordinary Buildings into Giant 3D Abstractions

Street artist Peeta transforms ordinary buildings into three-dimensional abstract forms with his optical illusion art. Once the Italian creative is finished working his painted magic, the structures are suddenly transformed into twisted forms with cutouts that make them appear as giant sculptures rather than mundane dwellings. Peeta’s latest piece showcasing his mind-bending imagery is on a building in Mannheim, Germany, painted for the 2019 Stadt.Wand.Kunst mural project.

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July 12, 2019

Paper Artist Engineers Incredible Relief Sculptures Entirely by Hand

Artist Matthew Shlian describes himself as a “paper engineer,” and it’s clear to see why—his impressive relief sculptures look as though they’ve been formed using a machine, but they’re actually meticulously hand-made from paper. Shlian is clearly a master of paper art, but he also has an eye for color, giving his three-dimensional, mosaic-like forms a whole new level of interest and depth.

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July 8, 2019

Interview: How a Job as a Letter Carrier Helped This Artist Create His Retro-Inspired Illustrations

Artist Nat Reed creates retro-inspired illustrations with a surreal twist. Inspired by the mid-century modern aesthetic, he has taken this iconic post-war design period—particularly its architecture and industrial design—and interpreted it through what he calls “Familiar Modern.” But Reed is not interested in simply regurgitating the past.

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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.