Art

July 30, 2025

Life-Sized Wire Mesh Animal Sculptures Roam the Galleries of a German Museum

British artist Kendra Haste creates life-sized animal sculptures from a material typically used to corral chickens. Using hexagonal mesh—more commonly known as “chicken wire”—she layers the metal netting to build both form and to express the personality of the creature she’s conveying. For many years, her work has been exhibited in the UK, the U.S., and Asia, and now, for the first time, her sculptures are being showcased in Germany.

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July 28, 2025

Poetic Colored Pencil Drawings Reveal the Elegance of the Human Body

For WanJin Gim, drawing the human body comes naturally. Over the course of several years, the Korean artist has solidified himself as a master of anatomy, showcasing an exceptional command over traditionally divisive subjects like hands and feet. Even more impressive is Gim’s preference for colored pencil, a medium that’s more transparent and permanent in comparison to paint.

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July 25, 2025

Carved Pillars of Light Radiate Intricate Luminescent Patterns

Nestled in northern Iowa, Mason City is, perhaps unexpectedly, a beacon of cultural heritage. It’s home to the Historic Park Inn, the world’s last remaining hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It boasts an indelible collection of Prairie School architecture, and it was the inspiration behind Meredith Willson’s iconic stage musical The Music Man, whose characters were based on people he grew up with in the city.

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My Modern Met

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