Art

February 7, 2017

15+ Artists Whose Sketchbooks Double as Handheld Art Galleries

The sketchbook has a special place in an artist's practice. It’s a visual playground, in which creatives can experiment with new ideas and imagery—without the pressure that comes from creating a finished piece. Rather, these books are an extension of one's wildest imagination. The ideas contained within might not make sense (or ever see the light of day), but that's beside the point.

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February 3, 2017

Artist Recycles Old CDs by Turning Them into Adorable Animal Sculptures

Artist Sean E. Avery is transforming shattered CDs and DVDs into works of art with his adorable animal sculptures. By getting creative, he's found an unusual art medium to express himself, while at the same time producing incredible recycled sculpture art. From majestic birds in flight to cute puppies, each CD and wire sculpture captures the spirit of an animal.

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January 28, 2017

Artist Uses Engineering to Fold Mesmerizing Geometric Paper Sculptures

Paper engineering artist Matt Shlian produces incredible forms from the ubiquitous, everyday material. Making strategic and precise folds, he creates stunning geometric designs built with tessellations. The three-dimensional pieces are often crafted in bone-white or black-colored paper, which highlights the beauty of each shape through subtle shifts in tone. Large or small, each of these monochromatic sculptures has a mesmerizing repeat element to it. Shlian’s interest in the medium and his engineering skills have yielded unlikely collaborations.

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January 26, 2017

Delightful Rose-Shaped Scoops of Gelato Are Popping Up All Over Instagram

First, there were the adorable fish-shaped cones. Then, alcohol-infused ice cream made its boozy debut. And now, social media has been abuzz with a new frozen treat trend: flower gelato. Created by i-Creamy, a Sydney-based gelateria, the rose-shaped scoops are a fancy and floral alternative to the traditional ice cream cone. Using a special silver spatula, delicate “petals” are gently scooped from the gelato tubs.

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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.