Art

July 18, 2018

Designers Seek Funding for Massive Mirrored Orb to Hover Over Burning Man 2018

Burning Man is always home to creative art installations that bring together the Black Rock Desert community over the course of the weeklong festival. And now, Bjarke Ingels and Jakob Lange of Danish architecture firm BIG are looking to make a statement at the 2018 Burning Man Festival with The ORB. BIG, known for its innovative LEGO House and harbor baths in Copenhagen and Aarhus, is looking to reflect life at Burning Man with their mammoth mirrored sphere.

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July 15, 2018

Fascinating Paintings Reveal the Unique Studios of 5 Famous Artists

For centuries, painters have adopted the art studio as subject matter. Popular among Old Masters and modern artists alike, this iconography  can offer an intimate glimpse into an individual's creative practice. While many artists have given viewers a painterly peek into their workspaces, certain set-ups stand out from the rest. Here, we explore these unique studios through the eyes of the artists who worked in them.

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July 12, 2018

Manchester’s Giant Lamp Installation Shines a Light on the City’s Rich History

London-based studio Acrylicize is the design team behind Manchester, England’s newest piece of public art—five giant lamp sculptures situated in Piccadilly Place. Each piece was built to honor and represent a specific time in Manchester’s rich history, as well as celebrate what’s to come. Ranging from 11 to 20 feet tall, the structures are based on different lamp styles from five distinct design eras: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Victorian, mid-century, and contemporary.

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July 10, 2018

50+ Contemporary Artists to Keep an Eye on Featured in One Gallery Show

The Spoke NYC gallery is known for its striking exhibitions of exciting contemporary painting, illustration, and sculpture, and its latest New York City exhibition lives up to its reputation. Called Suggestivism: Resonance, the show features over 50 contemporary artists from around the world that are at different points in their careers; some, like Audrey Kawasaki, are well-established while others are up-and-coming in their creative journeys.

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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.