Art

July 25, 2017

25+ Mind-Blowing Hyperrealistic Paintings

Kit King and Corey Oda Popp Married artists Kit King and Corey Oda Popp create collaborative, close-up paintings of people. Ranging from studies of body parts to expressive portraits, their collection of paintings simultaneously exhibits their astonishing attention to detail and their appreciation for the human figure.   Gioacchino Passini In his large-scale paintings of dew-covered roses, artist Gioacchino Passini explores the one-of-a-kind nature of flowers.

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July 22, 2017

59 Retro Posters Celebrate the Colorful Diversity of America’s National Parks

To explore the diversity and share the beauty of America's beloved National Parks, a group of nature-loving artists and designers has created a colorful collection of retro National Park posters. Compiled into the Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series and produced by The National Poster Retrospecticus, these vintage-inspired posters celebrate the natural wonder of these majestic sites. Nostalgically known as “America's best idea,” the National Parks encompass an amazing array of awe-inspiring landforms and landscapes.

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July 21, 2017

Fragmented Wire Sculptures Capture the Complexity of Man’s Inner Psyche

Romanian sculptor Darius Hulea molds metal wire to create incredible artwork reflecting on the inner and outer psyche of man. Drawing portraits out of metal, his subjects are fragmented, as though a sketch left incomplete. Interestingly, a large collection of his contemporary portraits depict historic philosophers, writers, artists, and musicians from his homeland. Turning the classic heroism of the portrait bust on its ear, the young sculptor creates a contemporary immortalization of each figure.

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July 15, 2017

Metropolitan Museum of Art Now Offers Over 1,600 Free Art Books Online

In need of some summer reading? If so, look no further than the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website. What once simply provided descriptions of its world-famous permanent collection, information about its exhibitions, and a way to pick up some Met-themed merchandise now offers an extensive and eclectic selection of free online books. With an art historical focus, this comprehensive collection of over 1,600 full-text titles features everything from African to American art.

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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.