Art

May 9, 2019

Watercolor Artist Imagines a Utopian Future Where Flora and Fauna Reclaim the Earth

As climate change is rapidly harming our natural ecosystems, many people around the world are turning to art to channel their fears about the grim fate of planet Earth in the future. Robin Crofut-Brittingham is one such artist who visualizes her idea of how our world will exist, but rather than creating gloomy scenes of a dying planet, the talented artist reclaims the natural world with her vibrant watercolor series.

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May 8, 2019

Artist Explores Deep Connection Between Humans and Cities Across Generations

Italian photographer Aidan Sartin Conte creates surreal photo mashups that blend human faces with cityscapes. In both his series, Where Is My Mind and Chrononauts Stories, Conte explores the gray matter of the brain—the place where humans create memories, imagination, and dreams. In Where Is My Mind, human faces are obscured by architectural landscapes and busy streets, visualizing how journeys not only open our minds, but also shape who we become.

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May 6, 2019

Interview: Ocean-Loving Artist Creates Photorealistic Seascape Paintings with Resin

Self-described “wave artist” Anna Sweet has a deep relationship with art and nature. Following in the footsteps of her gallerist mother, Sweet immerses herself in her creative practice, which comprises underwater photography, photorealistic resin paintings of waves, and other ocean-themed work. In each case, she creates captivating works of art that unexpectedly pair a photographic sensibility with an avant-garde use of material.

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May 2, 2019

Artist Transforms Coffee Stains into Mischievous Little Monster Illustrations

To most people, a coffee stain might not seem like much, but to German illustrator Stefan Kuhnigk, there’s hidden creatures inside every obscure, brown smudge. The self-confessed caffeine lover turns random coffee spillages into all sorts of weird and wonderful monster characters. It all started in 2011, while at a meeting at the ad agency he works at, Kuhnigk accidentally spilled a cup of coffee on some paper.

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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.