Art

September 1, 2018

40+ Watercolor Tattoos That Beautifully Transform Bodies Into Living Art

Traditional tattoos are typically characterized by thick, black lines, solid blocks of color, and straightforward shading. Though tried-and-true, this approach to body art is not the only one! Recently, watercolor tattoos have taken the body inking world by storm with their ethereal style, fluid forms, and vivid hues. In this collection of unique watercolor tattoos, we explore the diversity and artistic value of this painterly practice.

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August 31, 2018

First Glimpse of the Otherworldly Art of Burning Man 2018

Each year the eyes of the world are glued to the Nevada desert, as the Burning Man festival reaches its apex over Labor Day weekend. The annual event attracts people from around the globe, including major artists and architects who help transform the Playa with their incredible art installations. Images have begun to pour out of Black Rock City, showing how, yet again, the art of Burning Man doesn't disappoint.

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August 30, 2018

1,200+ Museums Are Giving the Public Free Entry for Museum Day

Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 marks Smithsonian Magazine’s 14th annual Museum Day. This year, the event will honor “Women Making History,” with more than 1,250 museums across the U.S. who have registered to be a part of the celebration. The best part? The participating museums are providing free entry to anyone with a Museum Day ticket. This year’s theme celebrates women—past and present—who pioneered and inspired cultural, artistic, and scientific movements.

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August 26, 2018

Artist Arranges Scrolls of Hand-Dyed Paper into Kaleidoscopic Relief Sculptures

Brooklyn-based visual artist Hadieh Shafie arranges thousands of colorful rolls of paper into stunning, kaleidoscopic designs. Having developed her own version of paper quilling, her artworks blur the line between painting and relief sculpture, while incorporating her Persian roots. Born in Tehran, Iran, the artist’s work is a visual response to the “emancipating effect that books and poetry held for [her].

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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.