Art

May 25, 2017

Artist Reimagines Classical Paintings with Pop Culture Characters

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Digital artist Lothlenan is transforming classical paintings into the ultimate fan fantasies by placing favorite anime, cartoon, and video game characters into these elaborate scenes. Revamping iconic artwork from the 18th and 19th centuries, Lothlenan cleverly inserts these contemporary figures, all while keeping the style of the original painting.

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May 23, 2017

Outdated Encyclopedias Brilliantly Carved into Book Sculptures of Fantastical Lands

Artist Guy Laramée is known for his unique relationship with the humble hard-cover book. Seeing this printed matter as far more than text, he transforms the likes of large encyclopedias and dictionaries into incredible works of book art. Rather than reading material, they become sprawling mountain landscapes, grassy knolls, and icy caverns. It's as if the stories contained between their covers have leapt from the pages and materialized in tangible form.

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May 19, 2017

‘Shine Line’ Hair Trend Dyes a Brilliant Optical Illusion into Women’s Hair

The past few years have demonstrated that hair is fantastic and unexpected canvas for unconventional art. Hair colorists are continually finding new and exciting ways to dye their clients' coifs—from hidden rainbows to holographic hair to hues that magically change based on the environment. One of the latest hair trends for 2017 is called shine line hair. This innovative style is an optical illusion.

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May 18, 2017

Luminous Driftwood Sculptures Inspired by Breaking Ocean Waves

Combining his love of surfing with his sculpting talents, Portugal-based artist Johny Surf Art crafts exquisite works of wave art. Each crystalline, cresting wave is framed by lumber found on the beach, conveying the artist's crafty approach and emphasizing the works' crystal clear connection to nature. Johny Surf Art meticulously sculpts each wave from gypsum, the main ingredient found in plaster.

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