Art

April 21, 2017

Beautiful Anatomical Illustrations Intertwine the Human Body with Nature

Oklahoma-based artist Trisha Thompson Adams gracefully adorns the human body with blossoming flowers in her striking series of floral anatomy illustrations. Though delicately rendered in an ethereal style, each piece also explores dark themes like death and mortality. Created with colorful oils and watercolors, Adams' peculiar paintings add an element of enchantment to traditional medical illustrations. Like illustrations found in anatomy books, the series presents a range of human body parts, spanning bones, skulls, and organs.

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April 20, 2017

World’s “Mattest and Flattest” Black Paint is Now Available for All Worldwide

The battle for the blackest black rages on. In one corner, you have Vantablack, touted as the blackest black substance in existence. And in the other, artists who want access to Vantablack in order to create the blackest paint. Unfortunately, when British artist Anish Kapoor co-opted exclusive rights to the pigment, many an artistic dream was dashed. That is, until fellow Brit Stuart Semple joined the fray.

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April 16, 2017

Ethereal Nature-Inspired Art Made with Industrial Strength Metals

A few years ago, we swooned over Michelle McKinney‘s mesmerizing stainless steel sculptures. Resuming her practice of using industrial materials to create ethereal works of art, the English artist has continued to create woven metal sculptures inspired by flora and fauna found in nature. Each hand-crafted work of art is composed of metal meticulously cut by McKinney into nature-inspired elements, such as soaring birds and scattered leaves.

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April 14, 2017

30+ Large-Scale Art Installations You Won’t Believe Are Made Entirely of Paper

When it comes to artistic mediums, many people may view paper merely as a blank canvas for drawings and sketches. However, as evident in this collection of incredible installations, paper's role in the realm of art is massive—literally! Exhibiting a range of aesthetic styles, artistic techniques, and original concepts, this selection of large-scale paper installations showcases each artist's unique approach to the craft.

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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.