Art

May 21, 2018

15+ Best Woodworking Art From Around the World

Woodworking has a rich place in the history of human civilization. Used for thousands of centuries, it provided early cultures a way to construct shelters, furniture, boats, and more; in doing so, it made life easier and ultimately allowed a society to advance. The art of woodworking continues today, having survived a myriad of design aesthetics (including the not-so-wood-friendly Memphis Design).

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May 18, 2018

10 of the Best Contemporary Art Museums to Visit Around the World

You can scour Google Arts and Culture all day, but it will never match seeing an amazing work of art in person. Looking at the craftsmanship and experiencing its presence can be an awe-inspiring moment. Better yet, viewing work that's outside of our culture encourages us to think beyond ourselves—just like traveling does. When you visit a new place, get a double dose of the locale’s culture by visiting a contemporary art museum.

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May 13, 2018

Artist Spends Hours Recreating the Beauty of Nature With Millions of Hand-Drawn Dots

Many great artists will tell you that it takes time to perfect a craft, and this definitely rings true for pointillism artist Nicholas Baker. Based in Salt Lake City, the talented illustrator creates incredible, nature-inspired stippling art composed of millions of tiny hand-drawn dots. From tree-studded forests to crashing ocean waves, Baker completes each piece using black ink pens, dot by dot. With an impressive portfolio, Baker’s work highlights his amazing skill and dedication.

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May 10, 2018

8 Contemporary Glass Artists Who Shatter the Boundaries of the Craft

We’re so familiar with glass being used for everyday objects, it’s sometimes hard to believe that the same brittle material can be sculpted and molded into incredible works of art. Glass was first developed as a decorative material by ancient Egyptians, who used it to create trinkets and colored beads for jewelry. The material was then adopted by the Romans who used it to create glass vessels and mosaics from the 1st century onwards.

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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.