Art

January 16, 2017

20 Nature-Inspired Embroidery to Melt Away the Winter Blues

As the holly jolly holidays have long past and we find ourselves in the middle of January, it's natural to long for an escape from the dreary conditions winter brings—freezing temperatures, barren trees, and gloomy skies. While it may feel like March is a million months away, art is always a savior you can turn to for emotion refuge. In this case, you can spring forward with a cheerful collection of nature-inspired embroidery to melt away the winter blues.

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January 13, 2017

Illustrations of Fantastical Homes for Beloved Fairy Tale Characters

When two seemingly disparate subjects come together, they can produce a visual enchantment we would've never imagined otherwise. Illustrator Federico Babina is known for his creative mashups like Archilife, which paired movie stars with homes designed by famous architects. He’s recently unveiled his latest series called Architale that’s in the same vein—this time, it focuses on fairy tale architecture.

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January 10, 2017

Europe’s First Underwater Museum Opens Off the Canary Islands

With over 300 works spread over 12 installations, Europe's first underwater museum has just opened off Lanzarote. Jason deCaires Taylor's Museo Atlantico is a heroic work we've been following for years. In fact, his The Rubicon was even named one of our top 10 art installations of 2016. And now, the entire structure has been officially inaugurated, with deCaires' work mixing aesthetic beauty and environmental sensibility.

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January 7, 2017

16th Century Gothic Boxwood Miniatures With Extremely Detailed Carvings

Toward the end of the Middle Ages, artists and architects commissioned by the Catholic Church continued to work in the Gothic style. Today, this iconic movement is predominantly praised for the towering spires and sky-high stained glass windows of its gorgeous cathedrals. However, not all Gothic masterpieces were larger-than-life; some, like this captivating collection of 16th century Gothic boxwood miniatures, can even fit in the palm of your hand!

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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.