Art

January 26, 2026

Ethereal Watercolor Paintings Reflect on Life’s Fleeting Beauty [Interview]

Working in watercolor and oil, Virginia-based artist Crystal James creates ethereal figurative paintings that capture the fleeting nature of life. Her stunning work explores themes of youth, beauty, and mortality, encouraging viewers to embrace the present moment and appreciate the beauty found throughout each stage of life. Each of James’ paintings tells a story, frequently depicting young women as ethereal, otherworldly figures.

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January 22, 2026

Giant Luminous Sphere Split in Half Dramatically Pops Up at a Vertical Park in China

Last summer, a vertical park with 56 elevated “petals” emerged in Xi’an, China, as part of the city’s ambitious Center Culture Business District (CCBD). As it turns out, the structure, which is dubbed the Xi’an Tree, is not just an architectural marvel‚ but also an unexpected backdrop for public art. That fact wasn’t lost on the Spanish artist SpY, who recently unveiled a monumental installation nestled right beside the Xi’an Tree.

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January 22, 2026

Wooden Figurative Sculptures Explore Contrasts in How Nature and Humankind Exist as One

Nature is full of dualities. It can be hard and soft, or aggressive and gentle, all at the same time. The space between the opposite ends of the spectrum is ripe for exploration, and it’s an idea that Italian artist Christian Verginer explores in his wooden figurative sculptures. Verginer’s oeuvre features young people, often children and adolescents, carved from limewood and fused with nature in some way.

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January 20, 2026

Artist Creates Radiant Paintings of Faith and Nature Using Real Gold

Ukrainian artist Veronika Blyzniuchenko uses gold to reimagine religious icons, moments from history, and scenes from nature. Her radiant paintings are like glimpses into utopian worlds, one where harmony and hope still hold power. When speaking to My Modern Met about the significance of gold in her work, Blyzniuchenko explains, “It has a profound meaning.” Her connection to the material began early, shaped by the Orthodox traditions of Ukraine.

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